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10 Miracle Health Foods Americans Need To Know About

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Last post I talked about the passing of Michio Kushi, the legendary entrepreneur, author, healer and teacher, who brought Macrobiotics into our lexicon, and save countless lives.

Today I will discuss some health foods that he promoted to support human health.… Read the rest

Which of these vegetarian foods have you tried?

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Ten Vegetarian Foods You Might Enjoy (and can prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease)

  1. Tofu
  2. Tempeh
  3. Seitan
  4. Umeboshi plums
  5. Shiitake Mushrooms
  6. Kombu, Nori, Wakame, Hijiki, Arame, etc. Seaweed
  7. Kuzu (aka kudzu) Root
  8. Sesame Seeds
  9. Daikon Radish
  10. Burdock Root (aka Gobo) and Lotus Root

Vegetarian foods have more nutrients and fewer toxins, and are gentler on living beings, the environment, and our digestion.… Read the rest

Better Digestion & Better Health This Autumn

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It’s time for another top 10 list!

Top 10 Ideas For Healthy Autumn Eating

  1. Well chewed pressure-cooked brown rice daily, plus boiled millet, barley, quinoa etc. weekly
  2. Plenty of well-cooked organic vegetables, including carrots, daikon, parsnips, burdock and lotus root
  3. Ease up on the raw salads, fruit, tropical foods, sweets and milks, even soy/rice/almond milk
  4. Eat lots of beans, especially azuki, black soy, kidney, black beans and garbanzo beans
  5. Eat miso soup daily, as well as pickles after meals
  6. Enjoy mushrooms, sea vegetables, seeds, nuts (not nut butters) mustard, horseradish & ginger
  7. Avoid animal foods as they are acidic for the body, contain pesticides & hormones, and cause suffering
  8. Use steaming for greens and root vegetables this time of year
  9. Avoid baked wheat flour, and all flour products that are not whole grain
  10. Avoid chemicals, including MSG, colors, flavors, and caffeine
Also remember to eat regular meals, don’t overeat, and don’t eat after 7:30pm

 

 

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