Staying Healthy with Nutrition, rev: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine

1893 Pages·2012·13.22 MB·English

by  Haas

Copyright © 2006 by Elson M. Haas
All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of
Random House, Inc., New York
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Cover by Betsy Stromberg
Cover art by Mohammad Rezaiian
Celestial Arts and the Celestial Arts Colophon are registered trademarks of Random House Inc.
Watercress Salad with Pollution Solution Dressing from Airola Diet and Cookbook (Phoenix, AZ: Health Plus Publishers, 1981)
© 1981 by Paavo Airola. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
Banana-Yogurt Freeze from Fast Vegetarian Feasts, rev. ed. (New York: Dolphin Books, 1986) © 1986 by Martha Rose
Shulman, Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
Tofu Mayonnaise and Tofu Sour Cream from New Laurel’s Kitchen, 2nd ed. (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1986) © 1976,
1986 by the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
Sesame Squash Butter, Sweet Carrot Butter, and Wheat-free Pie Crust from Self-Healing Cookbook (Grass Valley, CA:
Earthtones Press, 1987) © by Kristina Turner. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
Low-fat, Low-salt Vinaigrette from Stress, Diet, and Your Health (New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1982) © 1982 by Dean
Ornish, MD. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Haas, Elson M., 1947-
Staying healthy with nutrition: the complete guide to diet & nutritional medicine / Elson M. Haas with Buck Levin.— 21st
century ed.
p.; cm.
Rev. and updated of Staying healthy with nutrition / Elson M. Haas. c1992.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
eISBN: 978-1-60774507-5
1. Nutrition. 2. Diet therapy.
[DNLM: 1. Nutrition—United States—Popular Works. 2. Cookery—United States—Popular Works. 3. Diet—United States—
Popular Works. 4. Food—United States—Popular Works. 5. Health Promotion—United States—Popular Works. 6. Life Style—
United States—Popular Works. QU 145 H14s 2006] I. Levin, Buck. II. Title.
QP141.H183 2006
613.2—dc22
2005037354
v3.1
Dedication
To Mother Earth and our Earth Mothers:
To the awesome and amazingly durable Mother Earth for our precious
food supply. We dedicate this book to a Staying Healthy awareness of the
importance of wholesome foods, free of chemicals. We offer our prayers that
industry, government, corporations, and consumers align with the Divine to
protect the health of our planet and prevent further harm to the Earth and
her People.
A Seed is a Miracle and our fresh foods are still a great Blessing!
To my Mother, Shirley Ellis Haas, my first nourisher and loving supporter.
Thank you for your good health and love of good food. Stay Healthy.
To dear Sheila Spritzer, mother of associate and book partner, Bethany
Argisle, for being the Queen of the sharp mind and being a dedicated server,
qualities that you passed to your daughter.
To Bethany for being the Mother of my dreams and career. Your passion
and diligence are truly appreciated.
And to my Children, Orion and Ishara; Buck’s son, Peyton; and to all
Children and their Children to come—May we protect the Earth so that our
resources and sustenance continue for millennium to come. Blessed Be!
Nutrition Wheel
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Message from Dr. Buck Levin
How to Use This Book
General Book Disclaimers
Introduction
Part One
THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Chapter 1: Water
Water and Healing
Our Drinking Water
Choosing Your Drinking Water
So, What Do We Drink?
Water Requirements
The Future of Water
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Simple Sugars
Fiber
Requirements
Carbohydrate Digestion and Metabolism
Chapter 3: Proteins
The Amino Acids
Food, Protein, and Complementarity
Digestion and Metabolism
Protein Functions
Protein Requirements
Chapter 4: Lipids—Fats and Oils
Classification and Biochemistry
Digestion and Metabolism
Functions
Requirements, Deficiency, and Excess
Dietary Fat and Disease
Cancer Prevention
More on Cancer Prevention
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Chapter 5: Vitamins
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Other Nutritional Supplement Terms
Vitamin Availability
Who Needs Vitamins?
Special Suggestions
The Individual Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
B Complex Vitamins
Other B Vitamins
The Future of Vitamins
Chapter 6: Minerals
The Macrominerals
The Microminerals
Possibly Essential Trace Minerals
Toxic Minerals and Heavy Metals
The Future of Minerals
Chapter 7: Special Supplements
Antibiotics
Anti-inflammatories
Antioxidants
Bone and Joint Strengtheners
Circulatory Aids
Detoxifiers
Digestive Support
Energy Boosters and Stress Reducers
Genetic Support and RNA/DNA
Glandulars
Green Foods
Immune Support
Mental and Nervous System Support
Metabolic and Cellular Aids
Mood Balancers
Plant Oils, Fish Oils, and Fatty Acids
Part Two
FOODS, DIETS, NUTRITIONAL HABITS, AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 8: Foods
Fiber
Phytonutrients
Flowers
Bee and Flower Pollen
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Seeds
Nuts
Oils
Dairy Products
Seafood
Poultry and Eggs
Red Meats
Seasonings
Beverages
Chapter 9: Diets
Types of Diets
Cultural Diets
Western Diets
Western and Eastern European Diets
Mediterranean Diets
Asian Diets
Diets in Other Countries
Tropical Diets
Kosher Diets
Enough Food?
Chapter 10: Nutritional Habits
The Food Habit Interview
Habits to Change
Combining Foods
Reading Food Labels
Staying Healthy in the Kitchen: How To Stay Clean and Not Get Food
Poisoning
Chapter 11: Food and the Earth
General Concerns: What Is the Danger?
How Chemicals Cause Damage: A Brief Review
Indoor Pollutants: The Home and the Office
Toxic Problems in Our Food Chain: How Do Chemicals Get into Our Foods?
Who Is Responsible for Food Safety?
Organic Foods: Another Solution
Food Processing
Food Shopping
Common Food Additives