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Never Cook with Olive Oil
I'm absolutely amazed at the number of people who cook with Olive Oil. Never cook with olive oil. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that is best consumed in its natural state at room temperature. It is quite heat sensitive and decomposes to a non-healthy derivitive when you raise its temperature. The absolute Best oil to cook with is Coconut Oil. The body completely metabolizes this medium chain triglyceride and the health benefits are numerous. Some of the most obvious benefits of Coconut Oil are for improved neuron firing in the brain and allowing the cells to absorb insulin when they should. Unfortunately, vegetable oils do the opposite. They hinder brain functioning and contribute to insulin insensitivity (Type 2 Diabetes).

How Do I Raise My Good Cholesterol?
One common question I receive after discovering oxidized cholesterol crystals in a client's blood is "How do I raise my good cholesterol and lower my bad cholesterol?" The good cholesterol is known as 'HDL' and you actually want a high number. One way to raise HDL levels is by taking between 500-2,000mg per day of the B-vitamin (B3) known as Niacin. Unfortunately, niacin can also raise your liver enzyme levels, so check with your doctor before supplementing. The bad cholesterol is known as 'LDL' and you want this number to be low because LDL cholesterol is the easiest to oxidize to form plaque. You can lower your LDL levels by putting garlic powder on your food, or just by eating freshly cooked garlic. You can also eat 'Edamame', which are those little green beans you get with your sushi.

Foods that Ward Off Cancers
Here are some foods that ward off specific types of cancers. Remember, these foods are NOT necessarily cures. Please suggest these foods to anyone you know who you think would benefit from these simple dietary additions.

Lima Beans actually starve Breast Cancer tumors by cutting off their blood supply. Have at least one cup per day, frozen is fine.

Parsley acts to starve Ovarian Cancer tumors in the same way; by cutting off their blood supply. Again, at least one cup per day.

Limes, more specifically the Hesperidin found in the pith below the skin, is great for Lung Cancer.

Apricots contain quercitin which helps mitigate Stomach Cancer. Eat 7 per day and sun dried is fine.

Food Label Meanings
When you are purchasing food products and notice the word 'Light' on the label, it means that the food contains one-third fewer calories than the so-called regular version. If you see the words 'Reduced-Fat' on the label, it means that the food contains at most 25% of the cholesterol and at least 2 grams less saturated fat than the full-fat version. This is all nice, but don't forget about the glycemic index. Try to avoid foods that list either sugar or any corn syrup derivitive in the first five items shown on the ingredient list.

Asprin Alternatives
Continuing with our aspirin theme; what if you want to take aspirin to lower your heart attack risk, but are allergic to it? No problem, just take some of the safer substances that lower heart attack risk, like the omega-3 fatty acid DHA found in fish oil, lycopene found in cooked tomatoes, lutein found in pistachios, or vitamin D-3 which you synthesize after being in the sun. You can also drink two cups of coffee or consume small amounts of ethyl alcohol (booze). Finally, just eat brightly colored fruits and vegetables every day.

Daily Asprin?
I'm often asked about the necessity and safety of taking aspirin as a 'daily supplement' to interfere with the blood's clotting mechanism. First, you have to realize that aspirin is an acidic medicine that causes side effects. Its real name is acetylsalicylic acid. A recent study of 100,000 participants from the U.S., Europe, and Japan concluded that the risks of daily aspirin intake actually outweighed the heart attack prevention benefits. Aspirin users without a history of heart problems were 10% less likely to have a 'heart event', yet 30% more likely to have gastrointestinal bleeding. However, regular aspirin use can also be lifesaving for those with existing heart problems, since it lowers the risk of a second heart event by 20-30%. More on aspirin in the next newsletter.

40% of U.S. has a Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Let us expand and provide additional information on various topics presented on the Dr. Oz show. For example, you may have learned that about 40% of the U.S. population has a vitamin B12 deficiency; but did you know that in order to metabolize the vitamin B12 linked to meat protein you must have enough protease enzyme to separate the vitamin from the protein? This is just another reason to take your Plant Enzymes. You may also have learned that as you age your body produces less stomach acid, which is also necessary to separate vitamin B12 from meat protein. What you may not know is that you produce less stomach acid because you're producing fewer enzymes necessary for acid production as you age. The most common sympton of vitamin B12 deficiency is fatigue, however, there are numerous other causes of fatigue. We will cover some of these in future updates.

7 Primary Herbs (continued)
I previously listed the seven overall best herbs to utilize (consume) as often as possible. Here are some of the benefits to consider about several of these herbs...Garlic is well known for its anti-viral properties, but did you know that it works best when mixed with Ginger? Ginger by itself is quite anti-inflammatory and is great for those with any type of arthritis. Cilantro is excellent at removing toxins from the body and is a must for anyone with autism. All you have to do is make a simple tea or just eat the cilantro.
Yes, all this really works. All you have to do is go to the store, make a purchase, and consume.

Escape Food Poisoining
It's truly unfortunate that one in six Americans gets food poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 3,000 actually die from food poisoning. Yet this is preventable. If you feel that you have consumed some sort of food that is going to make you sick, immediately take 3-6 ProBiotics. The sooner the better. I recomend that you keep both ProBiotics and Plant Enzymes handy during the Holidays, or anytime you eat out.

7 Primary Herbs Not Harmful
I'm often asked to produce a list of the best of the best herbs to put into one's body. The following list of 7 Primary Herbs all contain loads of phytochemicals, and each one has different healing properties. None are harmful.
Garlic, Turmeric, Ginger, Rosemary, Mint, Basil and Cilantro

How much B is enough?
I'm often asked how much of the B vitamins should one take. I suggest a daily dose of 6 mg of vitamin B6, 700 mcg of vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), and 25 mcg of vitamin B12 if you are under 50 years old. Since your body's production of the digestive enzymes necessary to absorb B12 declines with age, increase your B12 intake to between 400-800 mcg on a daily basis based on your years above 50. Of course, the best way to get any vitamin is in your food, if possible. You can get your B6 from tuna, potatoes, chicken, and bananas, while Folic Acid and B12 are found in whole grains, fruit juices, and cereals.

Cold & Flu Repair
Now that we have officially entered the so called 'Cold & Flu' season, I want to remind everyone that your best defense always has and always will be a strong immune system. If you do feel a cold coming on, simply gargle and swallow one ounce of colloidal silver per day until you are well.

Blended Smoothie Recipe to Combat Cancer
This special blended smoothie recipe really helps combat any kind of cancer. It's best to use a 3 horsepower blender for optimum smoothie preparation. Add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy fresh, the most nutrients are gained within the first 15 minutes of preparation.

1.5 cups distilled water
1 grapefruit with white fuzz and seeds
1 orange with pith and seeds
1/2 half lemon with pith and seeds
1 sliced fuji apple with skin and seeds
1/2 ear of corn cut from cob
1 inch slice of ginger root

What should I always buy Organic?
In order to reduce your exposure to pesticides and increase your exposure to disease fighting plant nutrients like 'phenols', make sure you always purchase the following produce as Organic: Peaches, Strawberries, Kale, Apples, Spinach, Lettuce, Potatoes, Celery, Bell Peppers, Domestic Blueberries, Imported Nectarines, and Grapes. You might have noticed that the above list contains fruits and vegetables where the skin or peel is consumed.