How I discovered 10 amazing super foods

Edited by Super Foods boy and partially published on http://blog.organicbeautyfood.com
Exclusive literature used for a Beauty Foods Workshop hosted at Lifefood Gourmet, in Miami.

I have collected information for a long time about the magic and benefits of those foods from which one only needs small amount to provide the body with the minimum recommended intake of minerals & nutrients, Super Foods. Most of the foods listed below are available at the natural health store down the street from you, but you can order online at http://shop.organicbeautyfood.com
I am not a doctor, so don’t take this text as the total truth. Each individual may respond different to these foods.

I am pleased to present below some of the “medications” that your doctor will rarely prescribe:

10 SUPERFOODS

1. Blue-Green Algae, Spirulina and Chlorella: Blue-green micro algae, and its cousins spirulina and chlorella, grow on inland waters throughout the world.This primordial food is visible as greenish scum on still lakes and ponds. The Aztecs ate it as a staple food, dried and spread on tortillas. Africans of the Sahara region also use dried spirulina with grains and vegetables. These algae are high in protein, carotenoids and minerals. Beware, but, of claims that they can provide vitamin B12 in vegetarian diets. Nevertheless, the high mineral and protein content of the various algae make them an brilliant super food, a excellent supplement to the diet and a useful product for the treatment of a variety of health problems.

2. Bee Pollen: Bee pollen has been popularized by well-known athletes who take it regularly for strength and endurance. It has been used successfully to treat a variety of ailments including allergies, asthma, menstrual irregularities, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, low energy, cancer, rheumatism, arthritis and toxic conditions. A Russian study of the inhabitants of the province of Georgia, where many live to 100 years and a few to age 150, revealed that many of these centenarians were beekeepers who often ate raw, unprocessed honey with all its “impurities,” that is, with the pollen. Bee pollen contains 22 amino acids including the eight essential ones, 27 minerals and the full gamut of vitamins, hormones and fatty acids. Most importantly, bee pollen contains more than 5,000 enzymes and coenzymes. It is the presence of enzymes, many of which have immediate detoxifying effects, that sometimes provokes allergic reactions in those taking bee pollen for the first time. If this happens, start with very small amounts and slowly build up to a tablespoon or so per day. Some brands are more easily tolerated than others. Avoid pollen that has been dried at temperatures higher than 130 degrees. Bee pollen can be taken in powder, capsule or tablet form.or in raw unprocessed honey mixed with cereal or spread on toast.

3. Aloe Vera: Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. This energy tonic contains protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B12 and E, essential fatty acids and is naturally rich in:
Vitamin C which helps maintain tone of blood vessels and promotes excellent circulation and is essential to the health of the adrenal gland which supports our body in times of stress.
Amino acids which are chains of atoms constructing protein in our body.
Enzymes, which are the life-principle in every live, organic atom and molecule of natural raw food, rejuvenate aged tissues and promote healthy skin.
Germanium which is a mineral that some health authorities claim therapeutic benefits for: immunodeficiency, pain, cardiac disorders, circulatory disturbances and eye problems.

4. Garlic: Garlic is one of the earth’s greatest health tonics and does indeed have scientifically-proven medicinal properties. It contains a substance called Allicin, which has anti-bacterial properties that are equivalent to a weak penicillin. It is a natural antibiotic and is useful in treating everything from allergies to tonsillitis. Garlic contains many sulfur compounds which:
detoxify the body
boost the immune system
lower blood pressure
improve circulation.
Garlic has also demonstrated anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant effects.

Garlic: Garlic has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help scavenge free radicals; particles that can hurt cell membranes, interact with genetic material and possibly contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of conditions including heart disease and cancer.

Free radicals occur naturally in the body but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking and air pollution) can also increase the number of these damaging particles. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the hurt they cause over time.

Garlic can stimulate the production of glutathione, an amino acid which is known to be a very potent antioxidant and de-toxifier and the smooth muscle relaxant adenosine, also found in the herb, will lower blood pressure.

Today people use garlic to help prevent atherosclerosis (plaque build up in the arteries causing blockage and possibly leading to heart attack or stroke), reduce colds, coughs and bronchitis.

Garlic has been used to treat:
Atherosclerosis: Studies suggest that fresh garlic and garlic supplements may prevent blood clots and ruin plaque. Blood clots and plaque block blood flow and contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Blockage of blood flow to the heart, brain and legs, can lead to heart attack, stroke, or peripheral vascular disease (PVD). People with PVD experience pain in the legs when they walk and go. If garlic does reduce the build up of plaque then strokes, heart attacks and PVD may be less likely to occur in people who eat garlic or take garlic supplements.

High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure: A number of studies have found that garlic reduces elevated total cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure more effectively than placebo. But, the extent to which garlic is effective is small.

Diabetes: Garlic has been used as a traditional dietary supplement for diabetes in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Preliminary studies in rabbits, rats and limited numbers of people have demonstrated that garlic has some ability to lower blood sugars. More research in this area is needed. (See Notes regarding some concern about using garlic with certain diabetes medications.)

Common Cold: A well-designed study of nearly 150 people supports the value of garlic for preventing and treating the common cold. In this study, people received either garlic supplements or placebo for 12 weeks during “cold season” (between the months of November and February). Those who received the garlic had significantly fewer colds than those who received placebo. Plus, when faced with a cold, the symptoms lasted a much shorter time in those receiving garlic compared to those receiving placebo.

Cancer: Test tube and animal studies suggest that garlic may have some anti-cancer activity. Observational, population-based studies (which follow groups of people over time) suggest that people who have more raw or cooked garlic in their diet are less likely to have certain types of cancer, particularly colon and stomach cancers. Dietary garlic may also offer some protection against the development of breast, prostate and laryngeal (throat) cancers. But, these types of cancer have not been as extensively studied as colon and stomach cancer.

Tuberculosis: Numerous test tube studies have demonstrated that garlic extract inhibits the growth of different species of bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the organism responsible for tuberculosis. Very high concentrations of garlic extract were needed to slow down the growth of M. tuberculosis in these studies, so some experts are concerned that these levels may be toxic to people. While further research in people is needed, one animal study found that garlic oil also inhibited M. tuberculosis and reduced lesions in the lungs of these animals.

Intestinal Parasites: Laboratory studies suggest that large quantities of fresh, raw garlic may have antiparasitic properties against the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, which is the most common type of intestinal parasite. Garlic for this purpose, but, has not yet been tested in people.

Vital Note:
Garlic can irritate the digestive tracts of very young children and some sources don’t recommend garlic for breast feeding mothers. In addition, some individuals are allergic to garlic.

5. Hempseed oil or Black Currant Oil: These oils contain a fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, which the body produces from omega-6 linoleic acid by the action of special enzymes. In many individuals the production or effectiveness of this enzyme is compromised, especially as they grow older. These oils have been shown to increase liver function and mental acuity. Malnutrition, consumption of hydrogenated oils and diabetes inhibit the conversion of omega-6 linoleic acid to GLA.

GLA-rich oils have been used to treat:
cancer
premenstrual syndrome
breast disease
scleroderma
colitis
irritable bowel syndrome
cystic fibrosis

6. Flaxseed oil is an brilliant source of omega-3s. Just 1 teaspoon contains about 2.5 grams, equivalent to more than twice the amount most people get through their diets. Flaxseeds also contain omega-6 fatty acids in the form of linoleic acid; omega-6s are the same healthy fats found in vegetable oils.

One of the EFAs in flaxseed oil, alpha-linolenic acid, is known as an omega-3 fatty acid. Like the omega-3s found in fish, it appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and numerous other ailments.

In addition, flaxseeds are a rich source of lignans, substances that appear to positively affect hormone-related problems. Lignans may also be useful in preventing certain cancers and combating specific bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including those that cause cold sores and shingles.

Specifically, flaxseed oil may help to:
Lower cholesterol
protect against heart disease
control high blood pressure

Counter inflammation associated with gout, lupus and fibrocystic breasts: Omega-3 fatty acids appear to limit the inflammatory reaction associated with these conditions. In cases of lupus, flaxseed oil not only reduces inflammation in the joints, skin and kidneys, but also lowers cholesterol levels that may be elevated by the disease. Taking flaxseed oil for gout may lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that is a symptom of this condition. In addition, the ability of omega-3 fatty acids to boost the absorption of iodine–a mineral often found in low levels in women suffering from fibrocystic breasts–makes flaxseed oil potentially valuable for treating this often painful condition.

Control constipation, haemorrhoids, diverticular disorders and gallstones: Because they are high in dietary fibre, ground flaxseeds can help ease the passage of stools and thus relieve constipation, haemorrhoids and diverticular disease. In those with diverticular disease, flaxseeds may also keep intestinal pouches free of waste and thus keep potential infection at bay. Taken for inflammatory bowel disease, flaxseed oil can help to cool inflammation and repair any intestinal tract hurt. In addition, the oil may prevent painful gallstones from developing and even dissolve existing stones.

Treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and rosacea: The essential fatty acids in flaxseed oil are largely responsible for its skin-healing powers. Red, itchy patches of eczema, psoriasis and rosacea often respond to the EFA’s anti-inflammatory actions and overall skin-soothing properties. Sunburned skin may heal quicker when treated with the oil as well. In cases of acne, the EFAs encourage thinning of the oily sebum that clogs pores.

Promote healthy hair and nails: The abundant omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil have been shown to contribute to healthy hair growth (in fact, low levels of these acids may cause dry and lackluster locks). Hair problems exacerbated by psoriasis or eczema of the scalp may respond to the skin-revitalizing and anti-inflammatory actions of flaxseed oil as well. Similarly, the oil’s EFAs work to nourish dry or brittle nails, stopping them from cracking or splitting.

Minimise nerve hurt that causes numbness and tingling as well as other disorders: The EFAs in flaxseed oil help in the transmission of nerve impulses, making the oil potentially valuable in treating conditions of numbness and tingling. The oil’s nerve-nourishing actions may also help in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disorder of the nervous system, and protect against the nerve hurt associated with diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Reduce cancer risk and guard against the effects of ageing: The lignans in flaxseed oil appear to play a role in protecting against breast, colon, prostate, and perhaps skin cancer. Although further studies are needed, research undertaken at the University of Toronto indicates that women with breast cancer, regardless of the degree of cancer invasiveness, may benefit from treatment with flaxseed oil. Fascinatingly, the oil’s lignans may protect against various effects of ageing as well.

Treat menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, female infertility and endometriosis: Because the hormone-balancing lignans and plant estrogens (phytoestrogens) in flaxseed oil help stabilise a woman’s estrogen-progesterone ratio, they can have beneficial effects on the menstrual cycle, and relieve the hot flashes of perimenopause and menopause. Flaxseed oil may also improve uterine function and thus treat fertility problems. In addition, the essential fatty acids in flaxseed oil have been shown to block production of prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that, when released in excess amounts during menstruation, can cause the heavy bleeding associated with endometriosis.

Fight prostate problems, male infertility and impotence: The EFAs in flaxseed oil may help to prevent swelling and inflammation of the prostate, the small gland located below the bladder in males that tends to enlarge with age. Symptoms of such enlargement, such as urgency to urinate, may lessen as a result. The EFAs also play a role in keeping sperm healthy, which may be of value in treating male infertility, and they can improve blood flow to the penis, a boon for those suffering from impotence.

Vital Notes:
Flaxseed oil is also called linseed oil. The industrial types of linseed oil found in hardware stores are not for internal consumption, but. They may contain poisonous additives.

Do not take if pregnant or breast-feeding. Due to lack of information it is advisable to avoid giving flaxseed oil to children under the age of 12.

Women with hormone-dependent conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus and men with prostate cancer should avoid taking flaxseed products without prior consultation with a doctor.

Flaxseed can block the esophagus or parts of the intestinal tract. Therefore individuals who have had esophageal or intestinal blockages should not use flaxseed.

Side effects associated with taking flaxseed are gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea, gas, nausea, and stomach pain. Allergic reactions have been reported by individuals who took flaxseed or flaxseed oil.

In case studies, flaxseed oil has been reported to increase the time blood needs to clot. When it is taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs, the effect of the drug may be increased, resulting in uncontrolled bleeding. Antiplatelets include Plavix and Ticlid. Anticoagulants include aspirin, heparin and warfarin. Avoid taking with Danshen, Devil’s Claw, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Horse Chestnut, Papain, Red Clover or Saw Palmetto. If you take flaxseed, do not take other drugs within 2 hours.

Properties:
Analgesic, anti-estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, laxative, nervine, pectoral, purgative, resolvent.

Flaxseed is beneficial for:
Acne, aging, angina, arthritis and joint inflammation, back pain, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, cancer prevention, cataracts, chronic pain, cold sores, constipation, Crohn’s disease, diverticular disorders, eczema, endometriosis, fatigue, gallstones, gout, hair problems, heart disease prevention, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and clogged arteries, impotence, infertility (male & female), kidney stones, lupus, menopause, multiple sclerosis, nail problems, osteoporosis, parkinson’s disease, premenopause, prostate problems, psoriasis, rosacea, shingles, skin health, stroke, sunburn.

7. Maca has traditionally been a staple superfood-food-herb in the harsh cold climates of the high Andes in Peru for thousands of years. Maca grows at an elevation of 11,000-14,000 feet making it likely the highest altitude food-herb crop in the world. The character and properties of maca have been developed by the extreme conditions under which it grows. This makes Maca an brilliant food-herb choice for individuals living in cold climates and/or at high altitudes and/or with extreme lifestyles.
Maca is a member of the cruciferous family of plants. It is a distant relative of the common radish. The maca plant produces leaves that grow close to the ground and the plant produces a small, off-white flower typical to the cruciferous family. The main part of interest for this plant, but, is the radish-like tuberous root. Dried maca powder contains 60% carbohydrates, 9% fiber, and slightly more than 10% protein. It has a higher lipid (stout) content than other root crops (2.2%), of which linoleic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid are the primary fatty acids, respectively. Maca is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and iron, and contains trace minerals, including zinc, iodine, copper, selenium, manganese and silica, as well as vitamins B1, B2, C and E. Maca contains nearly 20 amino acids and seven essential amino acids. Maca is also a rich source of sterols, including sitosterol, campestrol, and ergosterol. As a root crop, maca contains five times more protein than a potato and four times more fiber. You may use a tablespoon or more of this powder in smoothies, teas, nut milks, coffee or just about any natural beverage you can reckon of. Maca is a fantastic addition to desserts and sweet treats.

8. Pomegranate juice represents another of the foods recently touted for its health benefits. In some clinical studies, pomegranate juice has been shown to be of significant benefit, especially in the prevention of heart disease. Pomegranate juice has been shown to work well as a blood thinner. Some research has shown it may be an brilliant agent for promoting blood flow to the heart. It also has been shown to reduce plaque in the arteries, and to raise “excellent” levels of cholesterol while helping lower “terrible” cholesterol.
Preliminary research suggests that pomegranate juice may be helpful in preventing heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Research has also evaluated the antioxidant nature of pomegranate juice and its usefulness in fighting certain forms of cancer. Pomegranate juice has been tentatively shown to reduce incidence of breast and skin cancer. It has also been tested and shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice.
Another fascinating study has evaluated pomegranate juice and osteoarthritis. Pomegranate juice tends to act as an inhibitor on enzymes responsible for damaging cartilege. These studies applied extract of pomegranate directly onto hurt cartilage. More research would have to examine a cause and effect relationship between oral ingestion of pomegranate juice and reduction in cartilage deterioration.

9. Chia is a member of the mint family and grows naturally from the Mojave Desert all the way down Argentina. Chia for centuries was of fantastic economic importance to Native Americans of Southwest and California Coast. It was a major food crop of Aztecs.
Chia Seed is a Excellent Source of: B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper.
Nutritional Benefits:
•    According to study, Chia possesses the highest percentage of the polyunsaturated fatty acids(linolenic and linoleic) of all crops. Chia seed contain 60% omega 3 fatty acids.
•    The protein content of Chia is higher that other nutritional grains. Unlike other grains, it is a complete protein, meaning that it has the appropriate balance of all essential amino acids. About 19 to 23% of chia seed weight is protein.
•    Chia seed is high in fiber, a 15 gm serving of chia seeds will provide 4 to 5 gm of fiber. Our body requires at least 35 gm of fiber a day to stay healthy.
•    Chia seed contain boron which is essential for bone health.
•    Chia seed is rich in calcium, about 2 oz of chia seeds contains 600 mg of Calcium, as compared to 120 mg for a cup of milk.
•    Chia seeds has 2 times more potassium than banana.
•    Chia seeds has 3 times more antioxidants than blueberries.
Uses of Chia Seeds: The pleasant and mild aroma of Chia seed makes it a versatile ingredient to any food preparation like baked goods, soup, sandwiches, sauces, smoothies and in recipes where you ordinarily use sesame seeds. Chia can be eaten raw, hydrated or cooked. Use about 1/4 teaspoon per serving.
Ailments wherein Chia Seeds is beneficial; fatigue, weight loss, reduces blood clot, heart disease, diabetes, bone and digestive problems.

10. Hemp seed: Hempseed has been consumed by mankind (and animals) for centuries.
Consumption of hemp oil and hemp seed is ideal for people with low essential fatty acid intake, and also perfect for athletes. It is of course particularly valuable to the veggie/vegan population, and even more so for veggie/vegan athletes, who are always looking for complete protein sources. Other benefits of hemp seed oil include its effect on the skin and the hair, nourishing both on a cellular level. Hemp oil is easily absorbed by the skin and those EFA’s go straight to work!

Hemp needs no pesticides or fertilizers, it’s low maintenance and grows just about anywhere, making it the ideal crop for organic sustainable farming in just about anywhere in the world.

Hempseed: Hemp has 3 unique nutritional factors:
•    supplies an ideal balance of Omega 3 and 6 for sustainable human health
•    supplies full amino acid spectrum meaning it provides complete protein
•    provides a massive trace mineral content – truly one of nature’s super foods

One of the simplest ways of consuming hemp is in smoothies. Just mix a handful of organic hemp seed (whole or de-hulled) with fruit and juice of your choice in a blender. Perfect for children too. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax.

Note that I am not a doctor, so don’t take these words as the only truth. These are only tools provided by nature and instructions on how one can make the most of them.

For any questions, doubts or concerns regarding the information above, please email me.
Most of the foods listed above are available at the natural health store down the street from you, or you can order online at http://shop.organicbeautyfood.com

Edited by Super Foods boy and partially published on http://blog.organicbeautyfood.com
Exclusive literature used for a Beauty Foods Workshops hosted at Lifefood Gourmet, in Miami.

Think Outside the “White Block” & Uncover 6 Easy & Super Fast Ways to Prepare & Enjoy Tofu

Copyright (c) 2009 Beyond the Garden

Tofu, by far, is my preferred vegetarian protein. If you are any thing like me, you can appreciate the flexibility of textures, and preparation that tofu has to offer your tastebuds. Tofu reminds me of a blank canvas (just stay with me for a moment) that I am able to shape and mold into my ideal masterpiece dish. Just reckon about it for a second. Tofu is a pretty bland food, until you get creative and spruce it up by adding your own spices, herbs, and personal touch to produce a tasty meal that doesn’t resemble the white block of substance you bought from the grocery store. When I first became a vegetarian, I really did not delight in tofu too much. I didn’t like the texture of tofu and I was uncertain about the many ways tofu could be cooked and loved, until one day I started my tofu exploration of various methods of changing and enhancing the texture and flavors of this perfect protein.

Deep Fry – Heat oil in a frying pan. Drain and cut the extra firm tofu in to cubes or triangles. Lightly season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (you could even season some flour and coat the tofu with the seasoned flour to make a light batter). Make sure the oil is sizzling hot before adding the seasoned tofu. Deep fry the tofu until golden brown (usually about 5 – 7 minutes). You can drizzle the deep fried tofu with teriyaki or soy sauce. I like to eat deep fried tofu all by itself and I usually let mine fry an extra minute or so because I like mine extra crunchy.

Bake – Yes, you can bake tofu. One of my favorite baked tofu dishes doesn’t take long to cook at all. Drain and cut 1 lb of extra firm tofu into cutlets or steaks. Next, season your tofu with various seasons such as salt, pepper, dried oregano,dried basil, and dried thyme. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and place the seasoned tofu, diced carrots and onion in the pan and bake on 350 degrees for 30 mins. This healthy and hearty baked tofu dish can be served with vegetarian or vegan based gravy for a flavorful touch.

Sauté – If you are in a rush or don’t want to spend tons of time preparing a healthy dinner, simply chop some mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, and add to a hot pan. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and some minced garlic. Next, add some cubed tofu to the vegetable mix and sauté for 5-7 minutes. You can serve this tofu and veggie sauté over brown rice.

Uncooked – This simple tofu based salad is absolutely tasty. Prepare this dish the night before for an extra burst of flavor. In bowl combine some cucumber (remove the seeds), chopped onion, shredded carrots, cubed firm tofu, fresh ginger, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well and serve cold.

Blended – Eggs are not the one and only food that will provide you with an a.m. dose of protein. Simply add some fresh or frozen fruit, soy milk, agave, and ¼ cup of silken tofu in a blender and blend until smooth. This protein packed fresh fruit smoothie will keep you feeling full until lunch time.

Crumbled – When crumbling Tofu, your vegetarian and vegan meal creations are endless. I delight in crumbling extra firm tofu and adding some olive oil, garlic and onion to a hot skillet and letting it cook for 5 minutes. Then I add some cumin, paprika, and chili powder to the mixture and let it cook for 10 minutes. In a few quick minutes, I have just made a tasty protein rich and low stout filling for my burritos, tacos, taco salad, or even spaghetti sauce. Why have ground beef when you can use crumbled tofu?

Tofu, with out a doubt, has evolved in to a diverse plant based protein. Now, you can buy smoked tofu, cubed tofu, and other pre-seasoned tofu to make preparing a tofu based dish a small simpler. But always remember that tofu is what you make of it. Don’t shy away from cooking with the various firmness (silken, soft, firm, and extra firm) textures that tofu has to offer. So, go to the store, pick up some tofu, and start making and cooking.

Losing Weight With the Minus Diet Super Soup Diet

MINUS DIET SUPER SOUP

1lb. bag of baby carrots rinsed

2 cups fresh spinach

1/2 bunch of celery

1-4 cloves of garlic

1 red or green bell pepper

1 stalk of broccoli

1 cup of brown rice(uncooked)

1 large can of diced or stewed tomatoes

2 packages of onion soup mix

Mrs. Dash’s herb seasoning to cover top of soup ( your choice of mix)

Large 2 gallon stock pot (stainless steel)

Cut up all the above ingredients. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.

This makes enough soup for one for about 1`week.

Many people prefer to start the diet on a Monday, or on the weekend on a Saturday, when working people have time to cook, and do their other chores.

This soup will be your main meal for both lunch and dinner. But, if you want to follow my modified version, or use this as your week off meal, then you can add chicken breast to the soup, or eat a lean meal of chicken, steak, or other lean meat with a side salad with a light vinagrette dressing that is apple cider based.

I recommend that you eat at least 6 times per day. Three main meals and 3 snacks. Or 3 main all negative calorie foods and 1 main low stout dinner with your family or by yourself, if you are single. Always make enough soup so that you don’t run out and have none to eat. That is a sure way to sabotage your success.

You absolutely cannot afford to drink less than one gallon of water or so per day. You can squeeze some lemon or orange juice into the water (they must be fresh). Drink before and after your meals if you can.

If you work outside the home, make sure you have containers or thermos to carry your soup with you for lunch or dinner. I disagree with the negative calorie diet here again. I reckon you can have diet beverages like flavored water, that are sweetened with Splenda ™ and drink green tea(decaffeinated) or Oolong, or some herbal tea. I reckon you can have 2 glasses of skimmed milk a day, too. A diet you don’t stay on is no diet at all. You can make it a raw food diet with soup or also do some juice fasting. For one of the best compendiums on fasting and juicing see both my book YOur New You, 30 days to Transform Your Body and Dr. How and When to Be Your onw Doctor which is a fantastic public domain book that has detailed instructions on both plain water and juice fasting by a natural medicine Doctor and Registered nurse. I include both books for 34.95 and inclusion into membership into my diet and fitness clubs. You can buy membership in either one for only 19.95 separately. I include many bonus e-books and active forums where you can interact with other men and women trying to lose weight and get into shape just like you. The Minus Diet membership site is located at www.minusdiet.com and Your New You – Transform your body in 30 days is located at www.yournewyou.com. I promise you that with a small will power and determination, you can lose at least 3-5 pounds per week or more and keep it off for excellent, if and only if you follow the plot. How much you lose depends on many factors, including body type, age, metabolism, and if you have any underlying chronic conditions like diabetes or thyroid problems. You can reduce your need for insulin by taking natural substances like cinnamon, but you absolutely must follow your health practitioners instructions to the letter if you have a chronic condition like these. IN NO CASE CAN YOU REDUCE INSULIN SAFELY without being carefully monitored by a physician. You must have him or her look at the plot and give you any modifications necessary to ensure your health and safety. Don’t get discouraged. You can still lose weight safely, naturally, and effectively even with these conditions. It will just take more care, and maybe a small bit more time. The main thing to remember is that you CAN do it! If I can, you can! You absolutely, but, even with all these fake promises, never really lose weight quickly and effectively without a combination of diet and exercise. There really is no such thing as a “magic pill” solution or permanent weight loss without exercise.

Between meals, try to drink water or another beverage mentioned above, before you eat your snack of fruit or celery or carrots. You can also have a fruit smoothie made with fresh fruit and ice. Strawberries, blueberries, or a mix with grape or carrot apple juice is excellent, too. I recommend that you get a juicer. You can get a juicer at Canadian Tire for less than 150.00. There is nothing like fresh juice to detoxify and cleanse your body. Nothing tastes better, either. Consider this diet a modified raw food diet with just a small bit of soup added. A sensible dinner, too, if you want to follow that modified plot. It is more effective if you stay on the straight, Minus Calorie diet for one week at a time, going back to a modified form on the off weeks, eating at least 70 to 80% minus or negative calorie foods.

In any event, no more junk food. Eat fruit instead or drink a smoothie or some juice. You can add two protein drinks a day or substitute one for one meal, but that will make the diet less effective, but make the hunger pangs less. Remember, those with more than 10 pounds to lose, need to do it gradually to keep it off, anyways. 3 to 5 pounds a week is plenty quick enough. You may lose more with exercise, but in any event, no diet will help you lose it quicker, and help you keep it off, if you follow it properly.

Remember to reward yourself with a night out, or something small, but nice for yourself. Don’t go crazy, and mess up your diet, though. You can drink up to 6 glasses of juice per day, plus lots of water. The juice must be negative or minus calorie, though. Apple/Carrot or Grape watermelon, or orange juice or strawberry cranberry or mixed will work. Cherry can be added in season.

Breakfast is the pillar meal of the day on this diet. Eat the fruits recommended, but you can substitute oranges or tangerines for the other fruits if you wish, but you will need to eat more. Eat until you are full, but not stuffed.

BREAKFAST FRUITS

Cantaloupe

Grapefruit

Watermelon

Honeydew Melon

Oranges or tangerines

Papaya

Pineapple

Strawberries

You can mix these fruits or eat fruit salad, if you want, as long as these fruits are used. These fruits contain enzymes that help you digest your meals all day long.

SNACKS

This list is small. You can eat any of the above fruits or Apples, Celery, or carrots. You can also take a smoothie made of the above fruits or one of the minus calorie fruits listed previously or in combination. Six glasses of fresh fruit a day is recommended. It must be freshly juiced in a juicer, though. No, canned or frozen juice. No diet soda, either. Stay with the above recommendations. I reckon you could get away with one frozen fruit bar a day. Nothing else, though. Anything else, and you have failed. Salad makes a excellent snack, too. Stick to vineagrette dressing or olive oil and cider vinegar, though.

1ST DAY

Breakfast: Eat the fruits mentioned above until comfortably full. Eat slowly and deliberately, savoring each mouthful .

Snack: I don’t recommend you skip your snacks. You will be tempted to eat outside the diet if you do. Drink water or juice or a smoothie before the fruit and vegetables, though. You will feel full, sooner.

Lunch: Eat some soup. The more you eat the better. Just remember, full, not gorged. You can eat some salad with a light vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar dressing, if you want.

Snack: Same as the first snack, just eat something different, for variety’s sake.

Dinner: Eat one or two bowls of soup. If you can eat more if you want to. Eat as many vegetables as you want from the list. Eat a piece of fruit, too. No meat or fish for the first day. Drink 6 glasses (8 oz) if juice today. Use your juicer. Carrot/apple is a favorite. Strawberry/grape or Cranberry/apple or grape would be fantastic, too. Drink plenty of bottled water. Squeeze fresh lemon juice or orange juice in the water if you wish, for flavor.

Snack: One more or smoothie

That is all for today. You can do it! You only have 6 more just like it. With a few surprises, as well. You can nearly feel the stout melting off your body. Don’t weigh yourself on the scale until the first week is up. Then you will have something to celebrate!

DAY 2

Breakfast: Eat one of the minus calorie fruits or mix them up. Eat slowly and thoroughly. Delight in your breakfast

Drink water with lemon or orange and some juice. Apple/Carrot if you like.

Snack: Water first. Then orange, apple, strawberries or melon. Tangerine too.

Lunch: Eat a bowl of soup or two. You can eat fresh fruit afterwards.

Snack: More juice. Drink some water, too. or a smoothie. Have some fruit and or vegetables like carrots and celery.

Maybe some salad with dressing. Make sure it is vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar.

Dinner: Soup and all vegetables but peas and corn (too starchy). You can eat a baked potato. You can have some mustard on it, or if you want, one pat of margarine that is heart healthy, like BECEL. Add some seasoning like Mrs. Dash. No Chicken or Fish today.

Snack: Some fruit again or a smoothie or some vegetables. Maybe a frozen fruit bar. Make sure you have your six glasses of juice. One after Each meal. One at each snack time. That is the way to purify and detoxify your system and help your digestion. Make sure you have some more water and lemon.

Delight in the feeling of losing and burning the stout. You’re really on your way, now. Only 5 more days to go! Onward!

DAY 3

Breakfast: Eat one or more of the listed fruits. Take your time. Delight in!

Snack: Pick one of the fruits you have on hand. Drink a glass of fresh juice from the juicer. Make a smoothie. Drink some water.

Lunch: Your daily bowl of super soup. Eat any fruit or vegetable you want. Eat until you are full. After you eat, have a glass of water.

Snack: Drink some juice and water. Eat some fruit or have a smoothie.

Dinner: More soup. Eat plenty of soup. Make sure your servings are large enough. More water about 30 minutes after your meal.

Snack: More water. Some fruit or salad with vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar. A smoothie or some fruit and or vegetables.

Remember, you’re melting stout off regularly now. Soon you’ll need to buy new clothes as a reward for all your hard work. Drink some more water.

DAY 4

Breakfast: Eat some fruits for breakfast. Mix and match, don’t be worried. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit so you don’t hungry too soon.

Snack: Drink more water and add some lemon or orange juice that you squeeze from the fresh fruit. You can add some cinnamon if you want for flavor. Cinnamon is a natural antibiotic and helps your blood sugar normalize. Have some herbal tea or some green or oolong tea with your meal or snack. Use some stevia for sweetening. You can get it at the health food store or at.

Lunch: More soup. Have some more fruits and vegetables. Drink some water after lunch.

Snack: More fruit or a smoothie. Have some green tea or oolong. You can get some that promises you will lose a jean size per week here. Insert link.

Drink your fresh juice.

Dinner: Eat the soup. Eat the soup. You know it’s excellent for you. Eat some vegetables and fruit from the lists. Have some water after.

Snack: Some more fruit. A smoothie. A cup of tea. Maybe a frozen fruit bar.

Hey! Are you feeling a small skinnier today? Pretty soon you will notice your clothes are getting loose. Make sure if the weather is nice you go for a 30 minute or longer walk to burn those calories. Have some water when you get back.

Only 3 more days to go! Get down! You’re on your way!

DAY 5

Breakfast: Eat your fruit this morning! Mix and match. Eat slowly dreaming of your sexy new body. Soon you will have it for real. Drink some more water.

Snack: Drink some water, and have your juice. Did you remember your juice with breakfast? If not, drink 2 glasses of fresh juice. Remember to drink only freshly juiced juice. No canned or frozen. This is the real thing. Full of life giving enzymes and the full gamut of vitamins and minerals.

Have a smoothie or some fruit. Mix it up. Until you are full.

Lunch: Soup. Have a salad with light vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar. Add some fruit if you like as an add on. Drink some water after lunch.

Snack: Water and juice. Remember to drink some fresh juice after each meal. and Drink one glass at each snack time. If you forgot, drink 2 8 oz. glasses of fresh squeezed juice, now. Remember the juices detoxify your body and help you to keep your blood sugar steady. That is excellent for keeping your appetite under control. If you are a diabetic make sure you keep your servings to what you are allowed under your diet. No more.

Dinner: Fantastic deal! Tonight, you can have chicken or fish, after you eat at least one bowl of soup. Measure out no more than 10 oz. of fish or chicken. All that time without protein, means you need some now. If you prefer, or are a vegetarian, you can substitute black beans for the meat or fish. Just cook some or heat up a can for your self. Have some salad for a side dish. Even a few servings with a light vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar salad dressing. You can have some water or some green tea or herbal tea too. If it’s warm out make some iced tea. Just don’t add any sugar. Use stevia instead for sweetening, or a small honey.

You will easily burn off the chicken or fish. You are nearly through the week and have burned off some major stout by now. Start adding the 2x daily workouts I will show you after we get through with the menus. See yourself getting thinner and thinner. Wait until day 8 to weigh yourself, for the maximum results. Excellent going.

Snack: Some water first and some juice. If you didn’t drink your juice at dinner make yourself 2 glasses. Make a smoothie or freeze to take the edge off and for some variety. You can have some negative calorie fruit, too.

Congratulations! Only 2 more days to go!

DAY 6

Breakfast: Eat your usual fruit, but try something different for variety. Keep yourself to negative calorie fruits, though. Try a smoothie for something different. I will give you some recipes in a separate e-book. Make sure to drink some green tea. Make it decaffeinated. Drink some water 30 minutes after you eat. Add some lemon, lime, or orange juice you squeeze from the fresh fruit into the bottle of water.

Snack: Drink some water. Drink some Juice. Make it apple carrot or some apple/carrot/ cucumber for some extra cooling power when it is hot. See my e book a New You for all the juice recipes.

Lunch: Eat your usual bowl of soup. Have two, even better! Have any fruits and vegetables from the list at the beginning of the book. Eat your fill. Drink some water with lemon, lime, or orange juice squeezed in.

Snack: Have your juice at each meal, and at each snack time. If you forgot your fresh juice at Lunch, then have 2 glasses at Snack time. Make sure it is fresh from your juicer. Try to get organic fruits and vegetables for the best results. Have some green tea! You can ice it if you want with some lemon and honey added for flavor. Add about 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon for flavor. Remember what I told you about cinnamon? It’s fantastic for you. Drink some water, too.

Dinner: Eat some fish tonight from the list. Bake everything or broil it. I use a George Foreman or Pannini Grill. You can cook it in 4 minutes. Tastes fantastic, and no stout, either. You can get yours here: add link. For vegetarians: Use some black beans, they taste fantastic and have plenty of protein, too! Use either the dried variety or heat up a can. You can make a fantastic salad with light vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar. Check out my salad ebook for some thoughts!

Snack: Have some fantastic tasting fruit from the list, or have yourself a fantastic fruit smoothie! First, drink your juice. 2 glasses if you didn’t drink some after dinner. Grape/Cherry is a nice change of pace. Remember your green or oolong tea. Don’t forget the honey and cinnamon. You can add a squeeze of orange juice, too.

Drink some water, too.

Guess what? You only have one day more to go to end your first week. Isn’t that fantastic! You are really getting there. This isn’t that hard, is it? Pretty soon it’s reward time. Fantastic going!

DAY 7

Breakfast: Eat some fruit as usual. Mix it up. Savor it today. Just be glad your alive and this is your last day on the restricted diet. Celebrate!

Drink some juice about 30 minutes after breakfast or have a smoothie? Fantastic!

Snack: You know it by now. Have some fruit. Mix it up. First, drink your juice. 2 glasses if you forgot your after breakfast juice. Drink some water, too. Then, eat the fruit. Have some green or oolong or wulong. Does it work, let me know at the forum.

Lunch: Eat your soup, please. Any fruits and vegetables from the list that you want, too. You can substitute a salad with the usual vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar. Drink some juice or water after the meal. You’re nearly there!

Snack: Drink your juice and water, too. Then have some fruit. More water, too. Drink some green tea or wulong. Listen to some of your favorite music and dance! Soon you’ll want to show off your fantastic new shape at the hottest clubs in your area!

Dinner: Eat your last bowl of soup for this week. Have another on me. Make yourself a nice salad. Use the proper salad dressing. Have two helpings if you want. Have some fruit for dessert. Have your after dinner glass of juice.

Snack: Water, please. Have your last glass of juice for the day. You can make yourself a nice glass of tea, too.

Slap yourself a five! You hit the end line going 80. Walk again and don’t forget that you should have done your twice daily workout, too.

You should be feeling really firm, now. Tomorrow is weigh yourself day, and reward yourself, day. Just have a smoothie or something light. Keep up the excellent work. If you have more than 10 lbs. to lose than alternate your Minus Diet restricted weeks with your relaxed diet. Otherwise, what you can do is to add meat, lean beef or chicken or fish with dinner. That will slow down your weight loss initially, but you can make up for it over the long run. You will still lose 3 to 5 pounds a week if you are exercising. You CANNOT lose weight without some form of exercise and keep it off. Your just fooling yourself. But you can make it a form of exercise you delight in. The exercises I will show you next , will be fun, effective, quick, and simple.

That is the best form of exercise. One you will do, on a regular basis.

DAY 8

It’s the huge day you have been waiting for with bated breath. Weigh yourself first thing in the morning. If you followed the plot, you lost some weight! Celebrate by doing something you delight in. If it’s exercise in disguise, even better. Continue having Fruit each morning for breakfast. Stay away from quick food. If you have to, eat their salads with oil and vinegar or italian or low calorie dressing.

Make sure you don’t fall off the wagon, now. Not after all your hard work.

A lot of people sabotage themself at this point. Just add a small meat or fish or beans to your diet. Keep the rest minus calorie foods. If you want, add some brown rice or a baked potato at dinner. If you want a burger eat it without mayonnaise and substitute mustard instead. Question for extra vegetables on it. Get a side salad, too. With low calorie dressing.

Keep your six a day fix of fresh fruit juices. Mix them up. Add some vegetable juice twice a day. Make sure it is from your juicer. Juiced fruits and vegetables are more concentrated in their nutrients and tastier, too. Make a smoothie at least 2 times a day. Use some bottled water in it and add ice, too. They are fantastic for weight loss. Try to eat at oriental restaurants and eat the steamed dishes. Try to stay away from any more than one serving of rice. Italian and mexican dishes are excellent if you stay away from the sour cream and too much pasta. Cut up your snack fruits and vegetables or rinse and bag them in ziploc bags and store them in the refrigerator. Keep some in the freezer for quick smoothies.

At home get some whole wheat tortillas and make some chicken and beef fajitas. Get a wok and make some stir fry every night you can. I can eat it any time. Get some flavorful sauces and add them to the pot.

When baking substitute applesauce instead of oil. Use stevia instead of sugar. You can substitute olive oil for margarine or use becel margarine with some fresh garlic and use light bread if you can for fantastic garlic bread.

In pasta, use chicken instead of ground beef, or subtitute ground turkey or chicken. You can also use shitake mushrooms instead of meat and make a chunky vegetable vegetarian spaghetti sauce. Use your imagination. The sky is the limit.

Know the power of this diet comes from raw foods and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. That is the key to it’s effectiveness.

Just substitute healthy foods for unhealthy ones. If you must fry, use a small olive oil. It is the best for you. Use herbs instead of lots of salt. Add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper or paprika to foods. It helps rev up your metabolism.

I just read some fascinating tips in Woman’s World Magazine. It’s my favorite diet magazine. It always has brilliant tips.

Here they are:

1. French Fries are really excellent for you – provided you prepare them properly. French fries contain potassium- a mineral 80% of women are deficient in. Kidney stones and brittle bones can result. Potatoes are low in calories and loaded with fiber and potassium. You can even cook them in oil, if you use olive oil. Fried foods don’t cause cancer according to a study done at the Harvard School of Public Health which found that no link existed between frying foods and cancer.

2. Cashews are another excellent food. The monosaturated fatty acids in cashews really help to prevent blood pressure from rising. If you eat 1 oz. of cashews about 8 minutes before a meal, you will remain satisfied from the meal 10 times longer than normal, which helps dieters immensely.

3. Hummus are another food that is brilliant for you. Chickpeas help women with improving blood cholesterol levels, and artery function, which helps prevent heart disease.

4. Garlic is another fantastic health ingredient. Besides being an brilliant natural antibiotic, it also contains sulforaphane, which protects eye cells from hurt caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

5. Iced latte is another food that is surprisingly excellent for you. Coffee beans are really berries and have more antioxidants than any other. Coffee is linked to lowering cancer risk, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Coffee also reduces the risk of headaches. Using skim milk reduces your risk of developing high blood pressure by up to 54%.

6. Apple pie is also beneficial. Eating apples reduces the risk of heart disease and helps keep your lungs working right. Apples have a high concentration of flavonoids, an antioxidant that destroys harmful free radical toxins around us.

7. Cinnamon, as I told you earlier, is an brilliant, spice, both taste wise and health wise. Cinnamon both regulates insulin, and lowers blood choleterols levels by up to 26%. In addition, cinnamon is a potent natural antibiotic that kills viruses and harmful bacteria.

8. Chocolate covered strawberries, and dark chocolate in general, help you on two fronts. First, the strawberries contain fisetin, a natural substance that helps memory and prevents Alzheimer’s disease. Dark chocolate, like cinnamon, helps regulate insulin. I’ve also read it helps your libido, and is excellent for the heart, too.

9. Lastly, a fantastic energy booster is the ancient favorite, cheese and crackers.

Cheese helps prevent tooth decay, and the protein and high fiber crackers mixed together gives you long lasting energy. In addition, the phytonutrients in flaxseed flour, if you can get it, lowers breast cancer by up to 55%.

If you have diabetes, two other findings may help you out. Cinnamon, again, lowers your need for insulin. You can add 1/2 teaspoon into your oatmeal coffee, tea, or orange juice, or a stick added to your tea 2 times per day.

The other thing you need to watch is starches and processed foods that make your blood sugar spiral upwards out of control, including the following foods:

sweet corn, potatoes, cereals, grapes, and bananas. On the minus diet, you would only need to cut out grapes. Bananas are too starchy to be a minus calorie food.

When Spring is here, use the following tips to reduce your allergy problems.

Delight in nuts, fish, flaxseed and apples. The nuts, fish, and flaxseed are full of omega-3 fatty acids which keep your immune system strong and help it fight off viruses and bacteria while also protecting your system from reacting to pollen. The apples contain flavonoids as mentioned above, which ruin airway inflammation up to 32%. The other things you can do is find out what house plants are causing allergic reactions and eliminate them. You need to both take a shower and rinse off the pollen off your body and use saline nasal sprays to internally cleanse the nostrils, since researchers found that 84% of people who wash their nasal passages have fewer sinus problems.