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HEALTH
GLOSSARY
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
general terms | food items | diseases
Aloe Vera
A succulent plant with hundreds of medicinal uses. The clear pulp can be eaten or mixed with blended juices to reduce stomach acid, replacing it with alkaline, which helps the body to eliminate toxins. It can be applied topically to moisturize and nourish the hair and skin.
Almonds
A source of calcium, with 234 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Apple
A fruit. A source of calcium, with 7 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Apricot
A fruit. A source of calcium, with 67 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when dried; 17 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when fresh.
Asparagus
A vegetable.
Avocado
A source of calcium, with 10 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Basil
An herb, the mere scent of which stimulates the brain.
Banana
A source of calcium, with 32 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when dried; 9 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when fresh.
Bell Peppers
A vegetable.
Black tea
Black tea has high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties.
Blueberries
A fruit grown in cold climates. Rich in antioxidants.
Broccoli
A vegetable. A source of calcium, with 103 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Cabbage
A vegetable.
Carrots
A root vegetable. A source of vitamin A.
Cashews
A nut that comes from the seed of a tropical fruit.
Chives
Cherries
A fruit.
Coffee
Coffee has high caffeine that accumulates in the body causing long term damage, and therefore should be avoided. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties.
Corn
A grain. Since it does not contain gluten, it is less dangerous than most other grains.
Carrot
A source of calcium, with 37 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Cauliflower
A source of calcium, with 25 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Chayote
A vegetable and a source of calcium, with 13 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Coconut water
One of the healthiest beverages. A source of calcium, with 20 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Dates
A fruit.
Dragon Fruit
An exotic-looking fruit that grows from a cactus. It has a deliciously mild sweet taste. Good for the skin.
Eggplant
A vegetable. A source of calcium, with 12 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Fig
A fruit. A source of calcium, with 126 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when dried, or 35 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when fresh.
Garlic
A powerful antioxidant. From my own experience, it can cause painful cramps when combined with cheese.
Grapefruit
A fruit. A source of calcium, with 16 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Grapes
A fruit. An anti-oxidant. A source of calcium, with 16 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Honey
According to Chinese medicine, honey is an essential nutrient that gives a plethora of health benefits. Most Western doctors today agree that pure bee honey is the safest alternative to sugar.
Kiwis
A fruit.
Leeks
A vegetable.
Laurel
Lettuce
A vegetable.
Lemons
A citrus fruit. Although lemons taste acidic, lemons are among the best alkalizers. Therefore lemons should be taken by those who suffer from any acid-related illness including stomach ulcers.
Mandarins
A fruit similar to oranges but with a sweeter taste and it causes less acid buildup.
Meat
A meat-based diet is acidic. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.
Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
Milk
A cancer-feeder. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya milk cancer cells are being starved.
Melons
A fruit.
Onions
A vegetable.
Oregano
An herb commonly used to add a zesty taste to sauces. As well its tea is used by herbalists to promote overall health.
Papaya
A fruit that will alkalize your body, helping to eliminate toxins especially from the heart and lungs. Also a source of calcium, with 20 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Parsley
An herb that is especially high in chlorophyl. Also a source of calcium, with 203 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Peach
A source of calcium, with 48 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when dried; 9 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion when fresh.
Plantain
A vegetable that looks like a large banana. A source of calcium, with 7 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion. Ripe (yellow, browning) plantains are very healthy while the more commonly-eaten unripe (green) plaintains are not healthy and should be avoided.
Plums
A fruit.
Potato
A root vegetable. A source of calcium, with 7 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion (including the skin).
Prune
A source of calcium, with dehydrated 90 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Radishes
A vegetable that is a powerful alkalizer, which helps your body to detoxify.
Raspberries
A fruit.
Rosemary
An herb.
Runner Beans
A grain. Hard to digest. Overeating causes liver problems.
Sesame seeds
A great source of calcium, with 1160 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Soy beans
A source of calcium, with 226 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Sprouted Beans
A grain. Healthier than unsprouted beans because the phytic acid has been removed.
Strawberries
A fruit. Produces acid, so avoid overuse.
Sugar
A cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells.
Sugar substitutes
Synthetic products like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc. are made with Aspartame, which has been linked to severe problems like Parkinson's disease. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. You can also use Stevia, a natural herb, which is much sweeter than sugar, although it tastes a little bit 'funny'.
Tamarind
A source of calcium, with 74 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Tangerine
A source of calcium, with 40 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Tomato
A vegetable. A source of calcium, with 13 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion. Tomatoes also have lycopene, which prevents prostate cancer. Lycopene is released while cooking, so you'll find it in pizza and pasta sauces.
Thyme
A spice.
Turnips
A vegetable.
Raisins
A source of calcium, with 62 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Vegetables
Vegetables help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. The rest should be raw. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
Water
It is best to drink purified or filtered water, to avoid the toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, so avoid it.
Watercress
A source of calcium, with 151 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Wheat bran
A source of calcium, with 119 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.
Wheat germ
A source of calcium, with 72 mg of Calcium per 100 g of edible portion.