Restoring Healthy Through Nutrition

"The link between dairy and prostate cancer is even stronger than the link between smoking and lung cancer!" Is cancer caused by genetics or environment? Studies show that only 2-3% of all cancers are caused by our genes.  The other 97-98% of all cancers are caused by the environment.  The DIET is the primary environmental contributor to cancer. Casein is the most prevalent (about 82%) protein found in milk.  It is different than whey protein in that casein digests more slowly and its structural composition is significantly changed when heated.  Casein is the protein most commonly used by the food industry.    It is especially high in cheese and is the part of the milk that curdles when processing.  Hidden sources of casein are found in foods such as McDonald's french fries, caramel coloring, canned tuna and fruit-flavored tums.  Casein can be listed with ingredients  that have "casein" in the name, such as: sodium Caseinate, Paracasein...

There are some parts of the world where women rarely suffer from the symptoms of menopause.  In fact, the Japanese recently added the term "hot flash" into their language because the symptom did not exist in their culture.  Other international cultures with rural pockets of people have been studied with regard to menopause.  Those who have maintained their cultural lifestyle (uninfluenced by western diet) have no symptoms of menopause - even to the extent that women of "menopausal" years feel that they have a new found freedom.    Outside of having hot flashes and night sweats, menopause symptoms (such as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, hormonal imbalance, mental fog or trouble concentrating, headaches, bloating, depression, mood swings and memory troubles) are similar to the symptoms of eating a diet low in nutrition, high in animal protein, and high in fat and sugar.  Even acne in menopausal women can be related to the diet.  Perhaps it is easier to bl...

Toxic substances are difficult to avoid in our modern world.  Toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, shampoo, body lotion, public water supply, dry cleaned clothing, amalgam dental fillings, plastic beverage containers, air fresheners, pesticides and cleaning chemicals are just a few of the endless sources of toxins that we encounter on a daily basis.  The mouth, the skin and the lungs are the most common ways that toxins get into our bodies.  In fact, the lungs are the most direct way to get toxins into the body as there is only one cell between an inhaled substance and the blood stream.  What does the body do with toxins?  The body filters toxins via the liver. The liver will either send the toxin to the GI tract for elimination or store the toxin until conditions allow for elimination - storing toxins for a lifetime if necessary.  Some toxins are fat soluble and get stored in the fat cells.  God designed the body with the mechanisms necessa...

Cabbages of every kind are a staple food around the world.  This cruciferous vegetable is easy to grow organically or, if purchased at the market, requires low pesticide spray making it a healthful food choice for everyday.  Cabbage is economical as well.  It is inexpensive and goes a long way.  It is probably considered at great "winter" food because it can keep a long time in cold storage.   Cancer-fighting benefit  The nutritional value of cabbage is commonly thought to be little or nothing because its caloric value is low; however, this is a common misconception.  Cabbage is rich in many phytochemicals that offer cancer prevention. As cabbage varies, from green and red to savoy, so do the amazing health benefits.  The phytochemicals known to exist in cabbage are helpful for every type of cancer, not exclusive to breast, colon, bladder and prostate.  Someone who is eating vegetables to fight cancer should clearly consume from every variety...

There are some fascinating studies on probiotics (the good bacteria of the  digestive tract).   Many studies have revealed that these good "bugs" have highly protective benefits in the human body.  Several bacteria have been studied and linked to cancer prevention, and specific strains are linked to  prevention of  specific cancers .  In an attempt to keep the optimal population of good flora in my digestive tract, I have incorporated water kefir (a fermented beverage with up to 50 strains of beneficial organisms) and fermented vegetables such as kim chee into my diet.  Being aware that the beneficial organisms put off lactic acid caused a bit of concern for me.  So, I started searching. Beneficial Lactic Acid in fermented beverages and foods Dom's site states that the  lactic acid in kefir is almost 100% L(+) type.   The concentration of lactic acid in kefir is estimated at 0.1%.   This type of lactic acid is utilized by the body a...

My husband is incredibly talented at finding nutrition and health websites for our own personal inspiration.  He recently found a nutritionist couple, Rudy and Jeanie Davis, who  have established a non-profit, faith based ministry to dispel the myths about diet (as well as other current issues).  They are extremely easy to understand, their information is factual and applicable.  If you are looking for a way to cure your disease, go no further.  The following video series is an excellent beginning.  There are six videos in the series, available for free viewing.  I recommend going directly to the website which has a plethora of resources.  The link to the video series is right here. http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/c/93/Removing_the_Mystery_Behind_Disease/ I took the first video of the series from YouTube and posted it here, in case you want to check it out on my blog before you go to the website. You Don't Have to be Sick / Removing the Mystery Behin...

My kale chip with a heart shaped hole I made kale chips from some huge dinosaur kale grown in  my Mom's garden last summer.  As I was looking to boost my soup with some more nutrition today, I reached for a few kale chips to crumble into the broth.  There, in the center of one of the chips, was a perfect heart shaped hole!  Maybe a bug was chewing on it last summer.  Maybe it chipped off in the bag while it was being stored.  In either case, I think it is a sign.  :)  (This is just a little amusement.  I don't really put much weight into looking for signs unless they are the signs that God has given in the Bible.)  In any case, I am inspired by kale. Today's tips Kale is very nutritious. Kale beats beef, pound for pound, in protein content without any artery clogging cholesterol. Kale also has some calcium value - as do other leafy greens. It can be added to soup in order to benefit from the most nutritional value. Kale can be cooked and...