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Milton Said:

Will the foxhunter_guy 'report' the Raw Food feeders?

We Answered:

Nick, you forgot a couple of things about raw vegan food. You do have to soak your nuts overnight to get rid of the chemical that they have built in to keep them from getting rancid. You also have to sprout alot of the beans and grains. There are other rules to make sure you get the optimum digestion of raw foods. It is not an easy thing to do. You have to have time to plan what you are going to eat, have the time to prepare it, and the intelligence to be a raw foodist (good luck with this one!). Raw food is not for the lazy.

Bertha Said:

Are sprouts good for you? What are the health benefits of eating sprouts?

We Answered:

yeah ...source of vitamin E and one of the benefit can make more fertile for a woman

Jon Said:

Thinking about incorporating sprouts into my diet, but where to get the seeds?

We Answered:

Look in a local health food store or Co-op for bulk bin alfalfa sprouts. Or you can buy them online. For the amount of sprouts you get from a small amount of seeds, they are very economical. All you need is a couple teaspoons per week.

http://www.google.com/search?q=alfalfa+s…

You also don't need to buy special trays. They can be handy, but you can use a typical canning jar and secure cheesecloth over the top with a rubber band. This lets in air, and helps to rinse the seeds.

http://www.essortment.com/all/growsprout…

Manuel Said:

wanna losse weight?? tips here :))?

We Answered:

Must say these are some excellent pointers for most people to follow but think that Raw apple cider vinegar should be at the top of all of these and could be recommended for meat eaters too...
The Many Health Benefits you can get from Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. It may taste horrible but the benefits definately outway the bad taste!!
Ok - this may seem very gross but if you have a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar a day you will be doing your body so much good! It is so disctusting but I add some grape juice to it and drink it through a straw so it's not that bad.

Here are some reasons and benefits of having Apple Cider Vinegar:


Helps ease the itch and rid chiggers
Helps with hot flashes in menopausal women
Helps treat insect bites and skin allergies
Helps relieve and heal poison ivy
Helps prevent heart disease and stroke
Helps soothe and heal a sunburn
Helps rid head lice
Great for your joints
Great for arthritis
Gets rid of bad breath
Great anti viral and anti bacterial agents
Use a cup in as a hair rinse - makes your hair shiny
Gives you relief of pollen, food and pet allergies (I need that)
Treats your sinus infections
Helps reduce the risk or tumors
Help rid warts
Reduces total body stresses and tension
Helps treat hemorrhoids and varicose veins
Great for acne, and skin problems
Helps lower your high cholesterol
Helps heals your wounds and skin abrasions
Helps retain your youth
Can act as an appetite suppressant and aid in weight loss
Helps prevent osteoporosis
Helps rid the common cold
Boosts your energy level and your immune system
Excellent for acid reflux and sore throats
It helps breaks down fatty deposits so is great for loosing weight
Keeps high blood pressure down by preventing your blood from getting too thick
Helps treat insomnia
Helps digestion
Help common ailments such as hair loss and dandruff
Even helps rid your hiccups
Helps treat and get rid of cold sores
Great for your kidneys and your bladder
Cures fungal infections - Athlete's feet and Nail Fungus Ailments
Acts as a clenser and detoxifier for various organs basically purifying your body and its organs (kidneys, liver, heart...)
Reduces risk of colon cancer
Topical relief for shingles
Helps relieve diarrhea




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"An Apple A Day..." - Cider Vinegar Health Benefitstopic posted Fri, October 13, 2006 - 12:18 PM by Craig

Many people are now convinced—Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), that wonderful “old-timers” home remedy, cures more ailments than any other folk remedy and has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities.

The reported cures from drinking Apple Cider Vinegar are numerous and include: allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, Candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, gout, and even heart pain. Apple Cider Vinegar breaks down fat and is widely used to lose weight. It has also been reported that a daily dose of apple cider vinegar in water has soaring blood pressure under control in two weeks!

For centuries, the benefits from cider vinegar to fight infection, promote digestion, fighting osteoporosis, have been well known. One of the first goals on the way to great health is to restore the body's pH to the alkaline range. As nearly all chronic illnesses take place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves, it is logical to check on the body's acid/alkaline balance and to work towards maintaining it in the alkaline range. The state of the body's acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using pH strips.

INTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Rich in enzymes & potassium
. Naturally supports a healthy immune system
. Helps control weight
. Helps soothe dry throat
. Promotes healthy digestion & pH balance
. Helps remove body sludge & toxins

ACV is also a natural antibiotic germ fighter, fights E. coli and other bacteria. It is an excellent remedy for food poisoning and helpful in digestive upsets. ACV helps control and normalize weight and improve digestion. ACV helps relieve arthritis stiffness and rheumatism.

Use two teaspoons (2 t.) in a pint of water daily for yourself—or one teaspoon in the dog or cat’s drinking water—as a healthy tonic. Drink a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar to help you keep the right pH balance in the urinary tract, since the proper acidity creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and yeasts that cause these infections.

EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Helps maintain healthy skin
. Helps promote a youthful, healthy body
. Soothes irritated skin
. Relieves muscle pain from exercise

ACV helps to maintain healthy skin, promote youthful, healthy bodies. Soothes pain of sunburn, the itch from bug bites, and the sting from plants. ACV helps prevent dandruff, itching scalp, baldness, and dry skin. ACV soothes tight aching joints, sore muscles. Apple cider vinegar also removes sebum and environmental and product buildup on the hair shaft.

COMBINE WITH NATURAL BEE HONEY TO:
. Relax the nervous system
. Promote deep sleep
. Relieve rheumatism
. Relieve arthritis
. Relieve bone and muscle pain and soreness
. Relieve heart ailments
. Relieve stress
. Relieve insomnia

Mix organic apple cider with pure raw honey and drink at night before going to bed. Great for calming nerves, promoting relaxation and relief of bone related ailments. Adjust the amount of vinegar and honey for comfort and taste. See my recommended recipe here:

RECIPE:
250 mL (8 oz) Purified Water (warm enough to melt honey)
1 to 2 teaspoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic recommended)
1 to 2 teaspoons Honey (Local, raw, non-GMO recommended)

(Honey comes from flowers and has a very light energy. I recommend honey from flowers that are known to provide support for heart and lungs. Use local honey to help provide relief from allergies and build immunity.)

Apple Cider Vinegar is proving very beneficial to people and animals with arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while re-mineralizing the bones. It has shown to be equally beneficial to dogs with hip dysplasia. ACV is also effective for urinary tract infections, and it lowers high blood pressure. In animals, it is helpful in skin and coat problems and in replacing potassium depletion. (Cranberry juice is also a well-known home remedy for urinary tract infections. It prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.)

A new University of California-Davis Medical Center study shows that daily consumption of 12 ounces of apple cider or apple juice can reduce the risk of heart disease. And the benefits don’t stop there. A recent Cornell University study found that the antioxidants in apples also inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells.

ACV has been found to protect arteries from harmful buildup of plaque. Many heart attacks are caused by high amounts of fats and cholesterol in your blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by expelling them from the body as waste materials.

ACV is used to promote the health of veins and capillaries; it is also useful in assisting in the health of the heart. The potassium found in apple cider vinegar is also beneficial to the heart.

The dietary fiber in ACV is beneficial in controlling glucose levels in the blood. Minerals like manganese, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron develop bone mass and make them stronger. It is also a rich source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

ACV boosts the immune system and acts as a natural antiseptic and anti-biotic. Apples contain Vitamin C and flavonoids, which helps with wound healing and in reducing the severity of colds and flu symptoms. Apple cider also has acetic acid, plus ion-futynic lactic and propionic acids. It is the richest source of amino acids known.

Apple cider cannot cure cancer, but it is valuable to have around to help fight free radicals in the body. Beta-carotene, found in apple cider vinegar, is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to neutralize the free radicals formed in the body through oxidation. To prevent these free radicals, and to keep them in check, we need antioxidants to rid our body of these potentially dangerous compounds. Left alone, free radicals have the run of our bodies; they damage cells, which leads to cellular degeneration. The pectin in apple cider vinegar adds fiber to the diet, which helps prevent cancer, especially colon cancer. Fiber binds with certain cancer-causing compounds in the colon, and speeds up their elimination from the system.

VITAMINS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Vitamin C
. Vitamin E
. Vitamin A
. Vitamin B1
. Vitamin B2
. Vitamin B6
. Pro-vitamin beta-carotene
. Vitamin P

MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Potassium
. Calcium
. Magnesium
. Phosphorous
. Chlorine
. Sodium
. Sulfur (the mineral - not the sulfa, which some people are allergic to)
. Copper
. Iron
. Silicon
. Fluorine

BENEFITS FOR YOUR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS):
Every home with dogs should have Apple Cider Vinegar. It has multiple uses for dogs, including: alleviating allergies and arthritis, and establishing correct pH balance of the system.

Added to your pet's drinking water, ACV has shown to maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To find your dog's pH level, get some pH strips at your local drugstore. First thing in the morning test your dog's urine. If the strip reads from 6.5 - 7.0, then your dog's system is what it should be. If the pH is higher, then the system is too alkaline, and ACV can help to establish a correct pH balance.

Terry Said:

High fiber content in fruits?

We Answered:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/se…

Jeanette Said:

How do you eat sprouts?

We Answered:

I think the ones you got are for cooking with. They are really good in stir fry and yes you eat them whole. If you ever buy the other kind they are really good on almost any cold sandwich and you don't need to cook them.