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Endobiogenic diets and nutrition Introduction to alimentation according to Endobiogeny According to the theory of Endobiogeny, the neuroendocrine system, as the manager of metabolism, determines the quality of nutrient digestion, extraction, and distribution based on local and global indicators of metabolic demand and requirements (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 3, Chapter 9: Motricity of the bowel). Within the context of genetic inheritance, epigenetic modification and a person’s place in space and time (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 1, Chapter 13: Art of the History), the quality, quantity, and timing of alimentation solicits specific types of digestive and neuroendocrine responses that have implications in all states of illness and wellness. Consider how both a rabbit and a cow are vegetarians yet have completely different habitus. In considering different types of dietary approaches, one must consider a number of factors. The first is stage of chronobiologic unfolding. For example, a child during a growth spurt vs a child who has plateaued, a woman at 40 years vs in menopause, etc. The second is adaptation syndrome: e.g., acute adaptation vs restitution phase. The third is heritage. For example, a first-generation Japanese-American may do better with a greater amount of seaweed, fish, and fermented soy in their diet all things considered than an American of Northern European descent due to historical differences in the microbiome. The fourth is the accessibility to regional foods, being those within a 100-km distance, assuming similarity and contiguity of geographical terrain and weather patterns. The fifth are the indications derived from the Biology of Functions indexes related to somatotropic function: oxidative state, cellular permeability, insulin sensitivity, metabolic rate, etc. This chapter offers a broad array of dietary approaches, discussed in Volumes 2 and 3 of The Theory of Endobiogeny. In addition, there are some new recommendations to allow for a greater diversity of patients and clinical conditions to be addressed within the outpatient setting. The chapter is divided into four sections: (1) a general approach to alimentation, (2) special regimens, (3) m onodiets,
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(4) targeted nutrient consumption. The first is a general approach to healthy eating and improving longevity. The second refers to diets meant to be consumed possibly indefinitely or long periods of time in order to address particular chronic issues of the terrain. Examples include pancreas-sparing and alkaline diets. The third are specialized and time-limited regimens. They involve high consumption of a single or limited number of foods in order to provide a therapeutically significant amount of whole nutrients for acute benefit. This occurs on an order of days, as with the 10-day Apple-Sardine diet. The fourth are guides to targeted nutrient consumption, e.g., calcium-rich foods, magnesium-rich foods, etc. Together, this chapter allows for a rational, clinical approach to dietary recommendations rather than a capricious or fad-based approach.
A general guide to healthy eating We believe that there is a generally healthy approach to eating. Not all recommendations are applicable to all people all the time, but most are applicable to most people, most of the time. Our considerations are derived by syncretic consideration of (1) traditional, preindustrial dietary practices, (2) large-scale, crosscultural, longitudinal epidemiological studies, (3) prospective clinical trials. We find that this approach is applicable to three types of patients: (1) in good health, wishing to prolong wellness, (2) for whom a specific diet cannot be identified, (3) for whom a paradigm shift is needed in food culture and hygiene prior to instituting a restrictive diet some time in the future. Guidance is listed in order of importance of introduction. Work with the patient to apply each point over a period of time, for example, 2–4 weeks for each point. 1. Culture of eating: (a) gratitude for meal, (b) awareness of implications of consumption, (c) start with bitter or sour food, (d) masticate 30 s per morsel, (e) set utensils down until prior morsel swallowed, (f) drink 15 min before or 1 h after meal, (g) stop before feeling full, (h) lunch largest meal, (i) dinner 3–5 h before sleeping, (j) fast 12 h starting from end of dinner
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2. Caloric intake: 80% of stated requirements: (1) portion reduction, (2) intermittent fasting (14–16 h) 3. What to eat: preindustrials, whole foods, prepared in traditional methods and eaten seasonally unless otherwise indicated by clinical condition 4. Food types by frequency of consumption: a. Frequent: i. Spring water, Herbal teas ii. Pancreas-sparing foods (in order of preference, frequency and volume of consumption): 1. Soups (vegetable broth-based) 2. Vegetables (in descending order of preference): sprouts, bitter, and fragrant herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley, tarragon, basil, mint, etc.), leafy greens and sea vegetables (c.f. alkaline diet), resistant starches (yams, sweet potatoes) 3. Bone broths made from the bones of: duck, turkey, chicken, wild game, pastured, grassfed animals 4. Ancient grains and seeds: brown rice, basmati rice (aged and soaked), quinoa, buckwheat, millet (in moderation) 5. High purine fish: sardines, herring, anchovies, salmon 6. Dairy, cultured: yoghurt, kefir, buttermilk (traditional) 7. Fruits: low glycemic: wild forest berries (strawberries, lingonberry, cloud, bilberry, cranberry, etc.), apples, pineapple, papaya, guava 8. Honey 9. Meats (in descending order of ease of digestion): the flesh of: pheasant, turkey, chicken, duck iii. Fermented foods: 1. Europe: Jamón ibérico (Iberian ham), Pepperoni, Salami, Sauerkraut, Prosciutto, Crème fraîche, Skyr (Icelandic w hey-yoghurt), Kvass (fermented rye beverage), Cidre poiré, Cornichons 2. Americas: sourdough bread, buttermilk 3. Caucuses: kefir, yoghurt 4. Asia: tempeh, miso, soy sauce, tamari, natto, kimchi (cabbage); Pu-erh tea, kombucha; 5. India, Middle east, Africa: idli, dosas, torshi (pickled, fermented vegetables), dugh (fermented yoghurt drink), kashk (fermented whey made from dugh), shubat (fermented camel milk); injera (bread made from teff— only if pure teff) iv. Prebiotics (6 g per day): 1. Root vegetables: onion (raw > cooked), jicama root, dandelion root, burdock root, leeks, asparagus
2. Cultured dairy: yoghurt, kefir 3. Misc.: miso, high fiber foods b. In moderation: i. Drinks: coffee (cold > hot brewed), tea (white > green > black) ii. Nuts: almonds, walnuts, hazelnut, Brazil nut iii. Meats: wild game, pastured, grass-fed (in descending order of preference): lamb, beef, pork iv. Dairy: hard cheeses aged 18 months or longer (excludes cave-aged) v. Alcohol: 3–4 servings per week c. Infrequently: cured meats (traditional, nitrite-free): 2–3 servings per month, cave-aged cheeses, soft cheeses, unfermented dairy d. Avoid: high glycemic foods, gluten-containing grains, saturated fats, nonpastured, nongrass-fed meat, animals raised with antibiotics, hormones, or genetically modified corn and/or soy 5. Methods of cooking: raw, steamed, boiled, broiled, or braised, grilled 6. Food preparation a. Grains: soaking and sprouting b. Meats: soak in vinegar or pomegranate paste c. Fowl: marinate in yoghurt, buttermilk, citrus, vinegar d. Fish: marinate in vinegar-based sauces, mustard, or citrus-oil mixture
Special regimens Alkaline diet Purpose: Acidity affects all aspects of biology and physiology. The primary source is biologically derived metabolic waste due to three factors: (1) adaptative global neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism, (2) quality of digestive juices, (3) choices made by each individual in consumption. Returning tissues to a more pH neutral state optimizes buffering capacity, resolves adaptative states, and allows for greater capacity for health and wellness. Clinical indication: All disorders of chronic inflammation: pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune and atopic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, myalgia, poor tolerance of massages or vigorous exercise, cancer (active or remission), etc. Biology of Functions: ↑ Cortisol + ↓ TSH + ↑ insulin + ↓ insulin resistance + ↑ noxious free radicals, or, ↓ Cortisol + ↑ TSH + ↓ insulin + ↑ insulin resistance + ↓ Redox.
Phase 1: Preparation Week 1: Start juicing, stop dairy, alcohol, and fried foods 1. Remove from diet: Dairy products (except where noted above), fried foods, alcohol 2. Add greens in liquid form, 2–3 times per day, before meals, in divided doses: You can choose one, two or all three of these for variety
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a. Fresh green juice: 6 green apples, 4 stalks celery with greens, 2 dandelion leaves, 1 handful parsley, 1 handful cilantro, 2 pickling cucumbers, skin on, 1 fennel bulb, 2 in. ginger, ½ organic lemon with skin and pith b. Fresh green smoothies: 1 cup Swiss chard or Kale or Spinach, 1 handful parsley, 1 cup fermented Sauerkraut in brine, ½ cup water, beet, cabbage or carrot juice c. Alkalizing powder: greens or mixture of sodium and potassium salts of citrate or carbonate Week 2: Stop grains 1. Remove from diet: Grains and nuts, except as noted 2. Drink 6 cups of spring water + lemon or herbal teas throughout day: a.m.: 2 cups upon waking, 10 a.m.: 1 cup, 2 p.m.: 2 cups, 8 p.m.: 1 cup 3. Drink the green juice three times per day, before each meal: a.m.: 30 min before breakfast, Noon: eat 30 min later, at 6 p.m.
Phase 2: Induction
10. Fruit: Lemon, cherries (black or red), blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, papaya, grapes (black or red), pomegranate
Phase 3: Evolution Weeks 8–12 1. Reduce the amount of green juice if desired to before lunch and dinner 2. Add a breakfast of porridge + honey 3. Continue water, fruit juices as above
Phase 4: Months 4–6: Introduction of neutral foods 1. Root vegetables: Beet, burdock, celery root, parsnip, turnip 2. Mushrooms 3. Nuts 4. Fruits: melons, mango, papaya, avocado 5. All white fish 6. Sweeteners: Honey, agave, stevia
Weeks 3–7: The alkaline diet 1. Remove from diet: Red meat, chicken, fish except where noted otherwise 2. Drink 8 cups of water per day + lemon or herbal teas: a.m.: 2 cups upon waking, 9 a.m.: 1 cup, 10 a.m.: 1 cup, 2 p.m.: 2 cups, 4 p.m.: 1 cup, 8 p.m.: 1 cup 3. Green juice + 2 scoops protein List of permissible foods 1. Protein: Whey protein, tempeh, miso, cottage cheese (4 cups per week), egg whites (baked) 2. Fish: Salmon, tilapia, ono, flounder, sea bass, trout 3. Salad dressing: 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. olive oil, spices to taste 4. Drinks: Spring water, kombucha, pomegranate juice, tart cherry juice, herbal teas: chamomile, dandelion, ginseng, burdock, slippery elm, butcher’s broom, sage, meadowsweet, strawberry leaf, plantain, agrimony 5. Potassium-rich foods: Swiss chard, Spinach 6. Phosphorous-rich foods: Pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, squash seeds, salmon, tempeh, mustard seed 7. Greens: Sprouts, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, mustard greens, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, watercress, alfalfa, kohlrabi, garlic, carrots, asparagus, squash, zucchini, parsnips, pumpkins, tomatoes, sauerkraut (in brine), pickles (in brine) 8. Nuts and Seeds: Sprouted seeds (best), pumpkin seed, squash seed, chestnuts, flax seeds, almonds (raw), almond butter, sunflower seeds, sunflower butter, hemp hearts 9. Grains: Quinoa, amaranth, millet, brown rice, black rice, red rice
Pancreas-sparing diet Purpose: The pancreas is integrated into structural and adaptation demands. It provides material for buffering capacity and tissular growth. Neuroendocrine regulators on the pancreas include: parasympathetic tone, cortisol, TSH, TRH, somatostatin, and prolactin. In disorders of accumulation, both pancreas and neuroendocrine factors are implicated. Sparing solicitation of exocrine and endocrine pancreas diminishes the material and driving factors of incorporation of this material in states of hypertrophy and hyperplasia. Clinical indication: Any condition affected by simple carbohydrates (inflammatory conditions), animal proteins (autoimmune, atopic, inflammatory conditions, uterine fibroids, prostate enlargement, etc.), TSH (adenoidal disorders: enlarged tonsils, adenoidal tumors, adenocarcinomas, etc.), TRH (amyloidal disorders: atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, etc.) or prolactin (certain states of metastasis, hyperestrogenism, or hyperandrogenism). Biology of Functions: varies; general: ↑ active membrane permeability, ↑/↓ TRH/TSH; one of the following two patterns: ↑ cortisol, ↓ somatostatin, ↑ insulin, ↓ insulin resistance index or ↓ cortisol, ↑ somatostatin, ↓ insulin, ↑ insulin resistance index. The pancreas-sparing foods are listed under “A general guide to healthy eating”. It can be recommended as a medium (3–6 months) or long-term strategy (years) depending on various factors. If liberalization is indicated later one, start by introducing foods 1 month at a time by category, e.g., grass-fed red meat, cane sugar, gluten-containing products, nonfermented dairy, etc.
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Constipation
Vegetables
Purpose: The consistence of stool and motricity of the bowel can be affected by foods that are hyperosmotic, contain fiber, or are lubricating. In addition, an Endobiogenically regulated microbial terrain improves digestive efficiency and nutrient extraction, which reduces dwell time. Clinical indication: Constipation. Biology of Functions: Not applicable. Dietary approach: 1. Fiber: a. Normal transit: Soluble (c.f. Table 44.1): start at 5–10 g per day, increase to a goal of 30–40 g per day. Drink 6 glasses of water per day, add 1 additional glass (250 mL) per 10 g fiber after the first 10 g per day for a goal of 8 glasses (2 L per day). b. Slow transit: Nonsoluble fiber: edible skins of fruits and gourds, leafy green vegetables 2. Fruit: whole fruit with skin on if organic (c.f. Table 44.2) 3. Honey (as a demulcent and hyperosmotic food) 4. Fermented foods (c.f. A general guide to healthy eating)
TABLE 44.1 High-fiber foods by category. Category
Food
Serving
Fiber (g)
Grains
Bran Cereal
1 cup
20
Barley
1 cup
14
Bulgur
1 cup
8
Freekeh
1 cup
7
Flax seeds*
3 tsp.
7
Quinoa*
1 cup
6.5
Whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup
6
Buckwheat*
1 cup
4.5
Groats (Kasha)*
1 cup
4.5
Ezekiel bread
2 slices
4
Oats, raw*
1 cup
4
Corn*
1 cup
4
Brown rice*
1 cup
3.5
Lentils*
1 cup
15
Black beans*
1 cup
15
Pinto beans*
1 cup
15
Kidney beans*
1 cup
13
Lima beans*
1 cup
13
Navy beans*
1 cup
11
Chick peas*
1 cup
6
Legumes
Nuts
Fruits
Split peas*
1 cup
16
Green peas*
1 cup
9
Kale*
1 cup
7
Yam*
1 cup
6
Broccoli*
1 cup
4
Spinach, cooked*
1 cup
4
Pistachios*
4 oz
12
Hazelnuts*
4 oz
9
Pumpkin*
4 oz
4
Almonds*
4 oz
2.5
Grapefruit*
1
14
Avocado*
1, med
12
Raspberries*
1 cup
8
Pear*
1
5
Apple*
1
5
Banana*
1
4
Blueberry*
1
4
Orange*
1
4
Figs, dry*
2
4
Dates*
4
3
Key: * = gluten-free, bold = high in protein.
5. Probiotic supplements 6. Cleansing diets rich in fiber and oils: Grape cure, apple-sardine, brown rice diet 7. Oils: a. Choleretic: Olive oil b. Lubricating: Olive: best general oil, Sesame: for children full of energy and anxious adults, Borage oil: for obese individuals, Flax oil: for obese individuals, asthmatics, inflammatory disorders c. Dose: 0–11 months: ¼ tsp., 12–23 months: ½ tsp., 2–4 years: 1 tsp., 5–7 years: ½ tbsp., 8 years and older: 1 tbsp. d. Frequency: 1–2 times per day followed by 250 mL of spring water if it does not interfere with sleep and urinary habits: a.m. before breakfast, before bed
Immunity modulation diet Purpose: In states of debilitation, the presentation of immune-boosting foods as broths and juices can offer nutrients in a form easy to assimilate. In states of convalescence, the same foods can be blended, steamed, or eaten raw. Perhaps the most beneficial of all foods is raw garlic, swallowed whole. A general list of foods with nutrients favorable for support of immunity is listed in Table 44.3.
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TABLE 44.2 Best fruits for constipation by season of growth. Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
All year juices
Grapes
Strawberries
Apples
Grapefruit
Prune
Watermelon
Figs
White grape
Watermelon juice
Pomegranate
Apple
Pears Quince
TABLE 44.3 Foods containing nutrients that support immunity. Zn
Se
S
Fruits
Apples
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•
Avocados
•
•
Berries
•
•
•
•
Bananas Vegetables
B vitamins
Phytonutrients
Food
Kiwi
Mg
Vitamins A, E
Class
•
•
•
Sprouts
•
•
•
•
Endive
•
•
Tomato
•
•
Carrots
•
Gourds
•
Dark leafy greens (best: spinach, collard greens, kale)
•
•
Onions, garlic
•
•
Cabbage, broccoli
•
•
Grains
Buckwheat
•
Nuts and seeds
Flax, sesame, pumpkin, sunflower
•
Spices
Turmeric, ginger
Others
Brewer’s yeast Fermented drinks Fermented foods
Probiotics
•
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•
•
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•
•
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Clinical indication: Hypoimmune and hyperimmune disorders (atopy, autoimmune). Biology of Functions: Varies, according to disorder; c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 3: Immunity, Volume 3, Chapters 1–2: Allergic disorders and Asthma, and Volume 4, section 3: Asthma and Eczema.
Monodiets Apple-sardine diet Purpose: The Apple-Sardine diet is a special form of a pancreas-sparing diet that focuses on a limited number of foods for a defined period of time. It provides large amounts of calcium, omega-threes, easily assimilable proteins, bioflavonoids and hydration. A full explanation of the role of each food is discussed in The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 1, Chapter 17: Therapeutics according to an Endobiogenic reflection. Clinical indication: Any conditions rooted in spasmophilia, inflammation, and/or accumulation of toxins due to emunctory congestion, from acute parotitis to bronchitis to weight gain (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia). Biology of Functions: Varies according to the condition. The specific methodology of the diet is presented in Table 44.4. In acute states, one can start immediately with day 4 and then proceed to day 10. In chronic states, the patient should be advised to follow the full 10-day procedure. We have accommodated the diet to include brown rice in cases of hypoglycemia or intolerable hunger. For those who cannot tolerate sardines, canned herring or fresh anchovies may be used.
Brown rice diet Purpose: Regulation of the sensitivity of the endocrine pancreas to the excretion of insulin based on diet or stressors, and all that that implies in the genesis and continuation of myriad disorders. Clinical indication: Inflammatory conditions arising from somatotropic desynchronization, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders arising from insulin resistance, postindulgences (vacations, holidays, stress eating), cellulites. Biology of Functions: Varies; ↑ insulin + ↓ insulin resistance, or, ↓ insulin + ↑ insulin resistance. Similar to the apple-sardine diet, it is a mirror diet in which the second half of the diet is the inverse of the first half (Table 44.5). Day 1 is a complete rest day for the endocrine pancreas, as it involves nothing by vegetables steamed or raw, ad libitum. The second day is a mild demand on the endocrine pancreas from the presence of nonfructose disaccharides present in fruit. Days 3 and 4 solicit a moderate and calibrated demand for insulin thanks to the complex carbohydrates mixed with fiber in brown rice. Day 5 is the same as day 2, and day 6 the same as day 1. Throughout the 6 days, mountain, spring, or purified water, as well as unsweetened herbal teas or unsweetened kombucha can be consumed ad libitum. 6–8 glasses per day is highly recommended.
Grape cure Purpose: To improve the quality of chronobiologic adaptability, especially during the winter months and to improve cardiovascular health and longevity. This occurs thanks to the high intake of grapes, rich in phytonutrients, resveratrol,
TABLE 44.4 Apple-sardine diet day-by-day instructions. Day of diet Food
1
2
3
4
5
6
Chicken/fish—all types
•
•
Vegetables
•
•
•
Fruits—all types
•
•
•
Apples
•
•
•
•
•
•
Sardines
•
•
•
•
•
Brown rice
•
•
•
•
•
7
8
9
10
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Notes Days 1–10: (1) Brown rice is the only grain allowed, not required, (2) Olive oil is the only oil permissible, (3) Drink as much water with lemon juice as desired, (4) Avoid: egg yolks, fried foods, sugars, nuts, beans, dates. Days 4–7: (1) Eat as many sardines and apples as desired, (2) Organic apples only. Eat when oxidized and browned. Nonorganic apples either do not oxidize or oxidize very slowly. You can grate them, cut into slices, bruise with a fork or a meat tenderizer (in a 1-gal freezer bag to prevent splatter), (3) Apples can be eaten 30 min before sardines or 3 h after sardines but in no other order, (4) Judicious consumption of brown rice is permitted on these days (1–2 cups total throughout the day). Days 8–10: Adding foods from later days too early will upset your stomach and ruin the effects of the diet.
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TABLE 44.5 Brown rice diet summary. Day Food
1
Vegetables
•
2
3
4
5
6 •
Fruits
•
•
Brown rice
•
vitamin K, copper, riboflavin, and melatonin. This diet should be practiced in the end of August or early autumn. Clinical: Dysbiosis, rheumatic diseases, metabolic syndrome (obesity), hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, thrombotic disorders, pancreatic rest (important to eat every 1.5 h to prevent insulin response to glycolysis from fasting), detoxification from drugs, anesthesia, medications, etc. Biology of Functions: Varies. It is a diet of mirror symmetry, as seen in the apple-sardine and brown rice diets. One proceeds to simplify one’s diet on days 1–4, then spends days 5–14 eating nothing but grapes, then gradually re-introducing other foods over the next 4 days (Table 44.6).
Nutrient-rich foods
•
Biology of Functions: varies. Latent spasmophilia: ↑/↓/ normal Leukocyte mobilization + ↓ Platelet mobilization (and no spasmophilic disease); Adrenal insufficiency: ↓ Adrenal cortex, or, Cortisol/Adrenal cortex <2.1. The majority of calcium-rich foods are not dairy products and most are vegan (Table 44.7). When dairy is consumed, it should be full fat, minimally processed, or raw when possible. The general preference of dairy consumption is: 1. Fermented liquid dairy: kefir, yoghurt 2. Cheese (in descending order of preference): cottage cheese, sheep feta, goat feta, water buffalo mozzarella, hard raw milk cheese, aged 18 months or longer
Magnesium- and potassium-rich foods
Calcium-rich foods Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of calciumrich foods to improve adaptability in all latent spasmophilic states, and, in cases of adrenal cortex insufficiency. Clinical: All disorders of spasmophilia (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia), e.g., anxiety, depression, migraines, asthma, allergies, colitis, IBS, etc.
Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of magnesium- and potassium-rich foods to improve adaptability in all active spasmophilic states, and, excessive cortisol output. Clinical: All disorders of spasmophilia (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia), e.g., anxiety, depression, migraines, asthma, allergies, colitis, IBS, etc.
TABLE 44.6 Grape cure. Day Food
1
2
3
4
Ancient grains
•
•
Vegetables
•
•
•
All fruits
•
•
•
•
Grapes, black/red
•
•
•
•
5–14
•
15
16
17
18
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Notes 1. Perform diet once per year for general good health when grapes are in season. 2. Effects can be extended by eating a diet low in refined flour and sugar, low in animal fats and avoiding toxic products like cigarettes. 3. Grapes should be eaten every 60–90 min while awake to prevent an insulin surge. 4. Drink plenty of water to prevent constipation. Lemon water from the lemon diet accelerates the healing effects, alkalosis, and antithrombotic properties of the diet. 5. Requires about 2 kg (4–5 lbs) grapes per day. 6. Red/black fruit diet can also be helpful in the autumn. Eat those fruits for 5 days after the 3-day preparation and 3-day wind-down.
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TABLE 44.8 Magnesium- and potassium-rich foods.
TABLE 44.7 Calcium-rich foods.
Food
Serving size
Potassium (mg)
Magnesium (mg)
Beet leaves
1 cup
1300
100
Swiss chard
1 cup
960
150
Lima bean
1 cup
955
Sweet potato
1 cup
950
Spinach
1 cup
840
Lentils
1 cup
730
Avocado
1 cup
730
Bok choy
1 cup
630
Food
Serving size
Calcium (mg)
Tofu
4 oz
775
164.4
Sesame seeds
0.25 cup
351
206.3
Buttermilk
1 cup
350
137
Sardines
3.20 oz
347
188.7
Parmesan Reggiano, aged > 17 months
1 oz
311
121
Yoghurt, Kefir
1 cup
296
149.4
Beets
1 cup
520
Collard greens
1 cup
268
62.7
Papaya
1 med.
500
Spinach
1 cup
245
41.4
Brussels sprouts
1 cup
500
30
Turnip greens
1 cup
197
28.8
Broccoli
1 cup
450
30
Cottage cheese
1 cup
174
206
Cantaloupe
1 cup
425
20
Mustard greens
1 cup
165
36.4
Tomato
1 cup
425
Asparagus
1 cup
400
Beet greens
1 cup
164
38.9
Barley
1 cup
240
Bok choy
1 cup
158
20.4
¼ cup
190
Cow’s milk
4 oz
138
74.4
Pumpkin seed
Swiss chard
1 cup
102
35
Quinoa
1 cup
145
Kale
1 cup
94
36.4
Sesame seed
¼ cup
125
Cabbage
1 cup
63
43.5
Black bean
1 cup
120
Broccoli
1 cup
62
54.6
Cashew
¼ cup
117
Brussels sprouts
1 cup
56
56.2
Sunflower seeds
¼ cup
114
Green beans
1 cup
55
43.8
Buckwheat
1 cup
85
Summer squash
1 cup
49
36
Brown rice
1 cup
84
Millet
1 cup
77
Parsley
0.50 cup
Flax seed
2 tbsp.
55
42
Calories
10.9
155
40
Key: dairy in bold.
Biology of Functions: varies. Active spasmophilia: ↑/↓/normal Leukocyte mobilization + ↓ Platelet mobilization (expressed spasmophilia); Adrenal overstimulation: ↑ Cortisol index, or, Cortisol/Adrenal cortex >4, regardless of absolute value of either index.
The following foods offer an excellent combination of magnesium and potassium to complement calcium intake (Table 44.8). Most can be eaten raw or lightly cooked except where indicated. All are easily digestible.
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Vitamin E-rich foods Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of vitamin E-rich foods to improve the balance of antiinflammation overinflammation, and reduction of overoxidation. Clinical: All disorders where inflammation, oxidation, free radicals, hypercholesterolemia, thrombosis, or necrosis are implicated. Biology of Functions: Varies. Any of the following elevated: IL-1, redox, oxidation, noxious free radicals, proinflammatory, inflammation, necrosis. The richest sources of dietary vitamin E are listed in the Table 44.9.
TABLE 44.9 Vitamin E-rich foods. Source
Per 100 g serving
Wheat germ oil
150 mg
Almond oil
95 mg
Canola oil
44 mg
Sunflower oil
41 mg
Hazelnuts
20 mg
Almonds
15 mg
Olive oil
14 mg
Endobiogenic diets and nutrition Introduction to alimentation according to Endobiogeny According to the theory of Endobiogeny, the neuroendocrine system, as the manager of metabolism, determines the quality of nutrient digestion, extraction, and distribution based on local and global indicators of metabolic demand and requirements (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 3, Chapter 9: Motricity of the bowel). Within the context of genetic inheritance, epigenetic modification and a person’s place in space and time (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 1, Chapter 13: Art of the History), the quality, quantity, and timing of alimentation solicits specific types of digestive and neuroendocrine responses that have implications in all states of illness and wellness. Consider how both a rabbit and a cow are vegetarians yet have completely different habitus. In considering different types of dietary approaches, one must consider a number of factors. The first is stage of chronobiologic unfolding. For example, a child during a growth spurt vs a child who has plateaued, a woman at 40 years vs in menopause, etc. The second is adaptation syndrome: e.g., acute adaptation vs restitution phase. The third is heritage. For example, a first-generation Japanese-American may do better with a greater amount of seaweed, fish, and fermented soy in their diet all things considered than an American of Northern European descent due to historical differences in the microbiome. The fourth is the accessibility to regional foods, being those within a 100-km distance, assuming similarity and contiguity of geographical terrain and weather patterns. The fifth are the indications derived from the Biology of Functions indexes related to somatotropic function: oxidative state, cellular permeability, insulin sensitivity, metabolic rate, etc. This chapter offers a broad array of dietary approaches, discussed in Volumes 2 and 3 of The Theory of Endobiogeny. In addition, there are some new recommendations to allow for a greater diversity of patients and clinical conditions to be addressed within the outpatient setting. The chapter is divided into four sections: (1) a general approach to alimentation, (2) special regimens, (3) m onodiets,
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(4) targeted nutrient consumption. The first is a general approach to healthy eating and improving longevity. The second refers to diets meant to be consumed possibly indefinitely or long periods of time in order to address particular chronic issues of the terrain. Examples include pancreas-sparing and alkaline diets. The third are specialized and time-limited regimens. They involve high consumption of a single or limited number of foods in order to provide a therapeutically significant amount of whole nutrients for acute benefit. This occurs on an order of days, as with the 10-day Apple-Sardine diet. The fourth are guides to targeted nutrient consumption, e.g., calcium-rich foods, magnesium-rich foods, etc. Together, this chapter allows for a rational, clinical approach to dietary recommendations rather than a capricious or fad-based approach.
A general guide to healthy eating We believe that there is a generally healthy approach to eating. Not all recommendations are applicable to all people all the time, but most are applicable to most people, most of the time. Our considerations are derived by syncretic consideration of (1) traditional, preindustrial dietary practices, (2) large-scale, crosscultural, longitudinal epidemiological studies, (3) prospective clinical trials. We find that this approach is applicable to three types of patients: (1) in good health, wishing to prolong wellness, (2) for whom a specific diet cannot be identified, (3) for whom a paradigm shift is needed in food culture and hygiene prior to instituting a restrictive diet some time in the future. Guidance is listed in order of importance of introduction. Work with the patient to apply each point over a period of time, for example, 2–4 weeks for each point. 1. Culture of eating: (a) gratitude for meal, (b) awareness of implications of consumption, (c) start with bitter or sour food, (d) masticate 30 s per morsel, (e) set utensils down until prior morsel swallowed, (f) drink 15 min before or 1 h after meal, (g) stop before feeling full, (h) lunch largest meal, (i) dinner 3–5 h before sleeping, (j) fast 12 h starting from end of dinner
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2. Caloric intake: 80% of stated requirements: (1) portion reduction, (2) intermittent fasting (14–16 h) 3. What to eat: preindustrials, whole foods, prepared in traditional methods and eaten seasonally unless otherwise indicated by clinical condition 4. Food types by frequency of consumption: a. Frequent: i. Spring water, Herbal teas ii. Pancreas-sparing foods (in order of preference, frequency and volume of consumption): 1. Soups (vegetable broth-based) 2. Vegetables (in descending order of preference): sprouts, bitter, and fragrant herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley, tarragon, basil, mint, etc.), leafy greens and sea vegetables (c.f. alkaline diet), resistant starches (yams, sweet potatoes) 3. Bone broths made from the bones of: duck, turkey, chicken, wild game, pastured, grassfed animals 4. Ancient grains and seeds: brown rice, basmati rice (aged and soaked), quinoa, buckwheat, millet (in moderation) 5. High purine fish: sardines, herring, anchovies, salmon 6. Dairy, cultured: yoghurt, kefir, buttermilk (traditional) 7. Fruits: low glycemic: wild forest berries (strawberries, lingonberry, cloud, bilberry, cranberry, etc.), apples, pineapple, papaya, guava 8. Honey 9. Meats (in descending order of ease of digestion): the flesh of: pheasant, turkey, chicken, duck iii. Fermented foods: 1. Europe: Jamón ibérico (Iberian ham), Pepperoni, Salami, Sauerkraut, Prosciutto, Crème fraîche, Skyr (Icelandic w hey-yoghurt), Kvass (fermented rye beverage), Cidre poiré, Cornichons 2. Americas: sourdough bread, buttermilk 3. Caucuses: kefir, yoghurt 4. Asia: tempeh, miso, soy sauce, tamari, natto, kimchi (cabbage); Pu-erh tea, kombucha; 5. India, Middle east, Africa: idli, dosas, torshi (pickled, fermented vegetables), dugh (fermented yoghurt drink), kashk (fermented whey made from dugh), shubat (fermented camel milk); injera (bread made from teff— only if pure teff) iv. Prebiotics (6 g per day): 1. Root vegetables: onion (raw > cooked), jicama root, dandelion root, burdock root, leeks, asparagus
2. Cultured dairy: yoghurt, kefir 3. Misc.: miso, high fiber foods b. In moderation: i. Drinks: coffee (cold > hot brewed), tea (white > green > black) ii. Nuts: almonds, walnuts, hazelnut, Brazil nut iii. Meats: wild game, pastured, grass-fed (in descending order of preference): lamb, beef, pork iv. Dairy: hard cheeses aged 18 months or longer (excludes cave-aged) v. Alcohol: 3–4 servings per week c. Infrequently: cured meats (traditional, nitrite-free): 2–3 servings per month, cave-aged cheeses, soft cheeses, unfermented dairy d. Avoid: high glycemic foods, gluten-containing grains, saturated fats, nonpastured, nongrass-fed meat, animals raised with antibiotics, hormones, or genetically modified corn and/or soy 5. Methods of cooking: raw, steamed, boiled, broiled, or braised, grilled 6. Food preparation a. Grains: soaking and sprouting b. Meats: soak in vinegar or pomegranate paste c. Fowl: marinate in yoghurt, buttermilk, citrus, vinegar d. Fish: marinate in vinegar-based sauces, mustard, or citrus-oil mixture
Special regimens Alkaline diet Purpose: Acidity affects all aspects of biology and physiology. The primary source is biologically derived metabolic waste due to three factors: (1) adaptative global neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism, (2) quality of digestive juices, (3) choices made by each individual in consumption. Returning tissues to a more pH neutral state optimizes buffering capacity, resolves adaptative states, and allows for greater capacity for health and wellness. Clinical indication: All disorders of chronic inflammation: pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune and atopic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, myalgia, poor tolerance of massages or vigorous exercise, cancer (active or remission), etc. Biology of Functions: ↑ Cortisol + ↓ TSH + ↑ insulin + ↓ insulin resistance + ↑ noxious free radicals, or, ↓ Cortisol + ↑ TSH + ↓ insulin + ↑ insulin resistance + ↓ Redox.
Phase 1: Preparation Week 1: Start juicing, stop dairy, alcohol, and fried foods 1. Remove from diet: Dairy products (except where noted above), fried foods, alcohol 2. Add greens in liquid form, 2–3 times per day, before meals, in divided doses: You can choose one, two or all three of these for variety
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a. Fresh green juice: 6 green apples, 4 stalks celery with greens, 2 dandelion leaves, 1 handful parsley, 1 handful cilantro, 2 pickling cucumbers, skin on, 1 fennel bulb, 2 in. ginger, ½ organic lemon with skin and pith b. Fresh green smoothies: 1 cup Swiss chard or Kale or Spinach, 1 handful parsley, 1 cup fermented Sauerkraut in brine, ½ cup water, beet, cabbage or carrot juice c. Alkalizing powder: greens or mixture of sodium and potassium salts of citrate or carbonate Week 2: Stop grains 1. Remove from diet: Grains and nuts, except as noted 2. Drink 6 cups of spring water + lemon or herbal teas throughout day: a.m.: 2 cups upon waking, 10 a.m.: 1 cup, 2 p.m.: 2 cups, 8 p.m.: 1 cup 3. Drink the green juice three times per day, before each meal: a.m.: 30 min before breakfast, Noon: eat 30 min later, at 6 p.m.
Phase 2: Induction
10. Fruit: Lemon, cherries (black or red), blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, papaya, grapes (black or red), pomegranate
Phase 3: Evolution Weeks 8–12 1. Reduce the amount of green juice if desired to before lunch and dinner 2. Add a breakfast of porridge + honey 3. Continue water, fruit juices as above
Phase 4: Months 4–6: Introduction of neutral foods 1. Root vegetables: Beet, burdock, celery root, parsnip, turnip 2. Mushrooms 3. Nuts 4. Fruits: melons, mango, papaya, avocado 5. All white fish 6. Sweeteners: Honey, agave, stevia
Weeks 3–7: The alkaline diet 1. Remove from diet: Red meat, chicken, fish except where noted otherwise 2. Drink 8 cups of water per day + lemon or herbal teas: a.m.: 2 cups upon waking, 9 a.m.: 1 cup, 10 a.m.: 1 cup, 2 p.m.: 2 cups, 4 p.m.: 1 cup, 8 p.m.: 1 cup 3. Green juice + 2 scoops protein List of permissible foods 1. Protein: Whey protein, tempeh, miso, cottage cheese (4 cups per week), egg whites (baked) 2. Fish: Salmon, tilapia, ono, flounder, sea bass, trout 3. Salad dressing: 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. olive oil, spices to taste 4. Drinks: Spring water, kombucha, pomegranate juice, tart cherry juice, herbal teas: chamomile, dandelion, ginseng, burdock, slippery elm, butcher’s broom, sage, meadowsweet, strawberry leaf, plantain, agrimony 5. Potassium-rich foods: Swiss chard, Spinach 6. Phosphorous-rich foods: Pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, squash seeds, salmon, tempeh, mustard seed 7. Greens: Sprouts, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, mustard greens, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, watercress, alfalfa, kohlrabi, garlic, carrots, asparagus, squash, zucchini, parsnips, pumpkins, tomatoes, sauerkraut (in brine), pickles (in brine) 8. Nuts and Seeds: Sprouted seeds (best), pumpkin seed, squash seed, chestnuts, flax seeds, almonds (raw), almond butter, sunflower seeds, sunflower butter, hemp hearts 9. Grains: Quinoa, amaranth, millet, brown rice, black rice, red rice
Pancreas-sparing diet Purpose: The pancreas is integrated into structural and adaptation demands. It provides material for buffering capacity and tissular growth. Neuroendocrine regulators on the pancreas include: parasympathetic tone, cortisol, TSH, TRH, somatostatin, and prolactin. In disorders of accumulation, both pancreas and neuroendocrine factors are implicated. Sparing solicitation of exocrine and endocrine pancreas diminishes the material and driving factors of incorporation of this material in states of hypertrophy and hyperplasia. Clinical indication: Any condition affected by simple carbohydrates (inflammatory conditions), animal proteins (autoimmune, atopic, inflammatory conditions, uterine fibroids, prostate enlargement, etc.), TSH (adenoidal disorders: enlarged tonsils, adenoidal tumors, adenocarcinomas, etc.), TRH (amyloidal disorders: atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, etc.) or prolactin (certain states of metastasis, hyperestrogenism, or hyperandrogenism). Biology of Functions: varies; general: ↑ active membrane permeability, ↑/↓ TRH/TSH; one of the following two patterns: ↑ cortisol, ↓ somatostatin, ↑ insulin, ↓ insulin resistance index or ↓ cortisol, ↑ somatostatin, ↓ insulin, ↑ insulin resistance index. The pancreas-sparing foods are listed under “A general guide to healthy eating”. It can be recommended as a medium (3–6 months) or long-term strategy (years) depending on various factors. If liberalization is indicated later one, start by introducing foods 1 month at a time by category, e.g., grass-fed red meat, cane sugar, gluten-containing products, nonfermented dairy, etc.
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Constipation
Vegetables
Purpose: The consistence of stool and motricity of the bowel can be affected by foods that are hyperosmotic, contain fiber, or are lubricating. In addition, an Endobiogenically regulated microbial terrain improves digestive efficiency and nutrient extraction, which reduces dwell time. Clinical indication: Constipation. Biology of Functions: Not applicable. Dietary approach: 1. Fiber: a. Normal transit: Soluble (c.f. Table 44.1): start at 5–10 g per day, increase to a goal of 30–40 g per day. Drink 6 glasses of water per day, add 1 additional glass (250 mL) per 10 g fiber after the first 10 g per day for a goal of 8 glasses (2 L per day). b. Slow transit: Nonsoluble fiber: edible skins of fruits and gourds, leafy green vegetables 2. Fruit: whole fruit with skin on if organic (c.f. Table 44.2) 3. Honey (as a demulcent and hyperosmotic food) 4. Fermented foods (c.f. A general guide to healthy eating)
TABLE 44.1 High-fiber foods by category. Category
Food
Serving
Fiber (g)
Grains
Bran Cereal
1 cup
20
Barley
1 cup
14
Bulgur
1 cup
8
Freekeh
1 cup
7
Flax seeds*
3 tsp.
7
Quinoa*
1 cup
6.5
Whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup
6
Buckwheat*
1 cup
4.5
Groats (Kasha)*
1 cup
4.5
Ezekiel bread
2 slices
4
Oats, raw*
1 cup
4
Corn*
1 cup
4
Brown rice*
1 cup
3.5
Lentils*
1 cup
15
Black beans*
1 cup
15
Pinto beans*
1 cup
15
Kidney beans*
1 cup
13
Lima beans*
1 cup
13
Navy beans*
1 cup
11
Chick peas*
1 cup
6
Legumes
Nuts
Fruits
Split peas*
1 cup
16
Green peas*
1 cup
9
Kale*
1 cup
7
Yam*
1 cup
6
Broccoli*
1 cup
4
Spinach, cooked*
1 cup
4
Pistachios*
4 oz
12
Hazelnuts*
4 oz
9
Pumpkin*
4 oz
4
Almonds*
4 oz
2.5
Grapefruit*
1
14
Avocado*
1, med
12
Raspberries*
1 cup
8
Pear*
1
5
Apple*
1
5
Banana*
1
4
Blueberry*
1
4
Orange*
1
4
Figs, dry*
2
4
Dates*
4
3
Key: * = gluten-free, bold = high in protein.
5. Probiotic supplements 6. Cleansing diets rich in fiber and oils: Grape cure, apple-sardine, brown rice diet 7. Oils: a. Choleretic: Olive oil b. Lubricating: Olive: best general oil, Sesame: for children full of energy and anxious adults, Borage oil: for obese individuals, Flax oil: for obese individuals, asthmatics, inflammatory disorders c. Dose: 0–11 months: ¼ tsp., 12–23 months: ½ tsp., 2–4 years: 1 tsp., 5–7 years: ½ tbsp., 8 years and older: 1 tbsp. d. Frequency: 1–2 times per day followed by 250 mL of spring water if it does not interfere with sleep and urinary habits: a.m. before breakfast, before bed
Immunity modulation diet Purpose: In states of debilitation, the presentation of immune-boosting foods as broths and juices can offer nutrients in a form easy to assimilate. In states of convalescence, the same foods can be blended, steamed, or eaten raw. Perhaps the most beneficial of all foods is raw garlic, swallowed whole. A general list of foods with nutrients favorable for support of immunity is listed in Table 44.3.
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TABLE 44.2 Best fruits for constipation by season of growth. Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
All year juices
Grapes
Strawberries
Apples
Grapefruit
Prune
Watermelon
Figs
White grape
Watermelon juice
Pomegranate
Apple
Pears Quince
TABLE 44.3 Foods containing nutrients that support immunity. Zn
Se
S
Fruits
Apples
•
•
Avocados
•
•
Berries
•
•
•
•
Bananas Vegetables
B vitamins
Phytonutrients
Food
Kiwi
Mg
Vitamins A, E
Class
•
•
•
Sprouts
•
•
•
•
Endive
•
•
Tomato
•
•
Carrots
•
Gourds
•
Dark leafy greens (best: spinach, collard greens, kale)
•
•
Onions, garlic
•
•
Cabbage, broccoli
•
•
Grains
Buckwheat
•
Nuts and seeds
Flax, sesame, pumpkin, sunflower
•
Spices
Turmeric, ginger
Others
Brewer’s yeast Fermented drinks Fermented foods
Probiotics
•
•
•
•
• •
•
•
•
•
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Clinical indication: Hypoimmune and hyperimmune disorders (atopy, autoimmune). Biology of Functions: Varies, according to disorder; c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 3: Immunity, Volume 3, Chapters 1–2: Allergic disorders and Asthma, and Volume 4, section 3: Asthma and Eczema.
Monodiets Apple-sardine diet Purpose: The Apple-Sardine diet is a special form of a pancreas-sparing diet that focuses on a limited number of foods for a defined period of time. It provides large amounts of calcium, omega-threes, easily assimilable proteins, bioflavonoids and hydration. A full explanation of the role of each food is discussed in The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 1, Chapter 17: Therapeutics according to an Endobiogenic reflection. Clinical indication: Any conditions rooted in spasmophilia, inflammation, and/or accumulation of toxins due to emunctory congestion, from acute parotitis to bronchitis to weight gain (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia). Biology of Functions: Varies according to the condition. The specific methodology of the diet is presented in Table 44.4. In acute states, one can start immediately with day 4 and then proceed to day 10. In chronic states, the patient should be advised to follow the full 10-day procedure. We have accommodated the diet to include brown rice in cases of hypoglycemia or intolerable hunger. For those who cannot tolerate sardines, canned herring or fresh anchovies may be used.
Brown rice diet Purpose: Regulation of the sensitivity of the endocrine pancreas to the excretion of insulin based on diet or stressors, and all that that implies in the genesis and continuation of myriad disorders. Clinical indication: Inflammatory conditions arising from somatotropic desynchronization, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders arising from insulin resistance, postindulgences (vacations, holidays, stress eating), cellulites. Biology of Functions: Varies; ↑ insulin + ↓ insulin resistance, or, ↓ insulin + ↑ insulin resistance. Similar to the apple-sardine diet, it is a mirror diet in which the second half of the diet is the inverse of the first half (Table 44.5). Day 1 is a complete rest day for the endocrine pancreas, as it involves nothing by vegetables steamed or raw, ad libitum. The second day is a mild demand on the endocrine pancreas from the presence of nonfructose disaccharides present in fruit. Days 3 and 4 solicit a moderate and calibrated demand for insulin thanks to the complex carbohydrates mixed with fiber in brown rice. Day 5 is the same as day 2, and day 6 the same as day 1. Throughout the 6 days, mountain, spring, or purified water, as well as unsweetened herbal teas or unsweetened kombucha can be consumed ad libitum. 6–8 glasses per day is highly recommended.
Grape cure Purpose: To improve the quality of chronobiologic adaptability, especially during the winter months and to improve cardiovascular health and longevity. This occurs thanks to the high intake of grapes, rich in phytonutrients, resveratrol,
TABLE 44.4 Apple-sardine diet day-by-day instructions. Day of diet Food
1
2
3
4
5
6
Chicken/fish—all types
•
•
Vegetables
•
•
•
Fruits—all types
•
•
•
Apples
•
•
•
•
•
•
Sardines
•
•
•
•
•
Brown rice
•
•
•
•
•
7
8
9
10
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Notes Days 1–10: (1) Brown rice is the only grain allowed, not required, (2) Olive oil is the only oil permissible, (3) Drink as much water with lemon juice as desired, (4) Avoid: egg yolks, fried foods, sugars, nuts, beans, dates. Days 4–7: (1) Eat as many sardines and apples as desired, (2) Organic apples only. Eat when oxidized and browned. Nonorganic apples either do not oxidize or oxidize very slowly. You can grate them, cut into slices, bruise with a fork or a meat tenderizer (in a 1-gal freezer bag to prevent splatter), (3) Apples can be eaten 30 min before sardines or 3 h after sardines but in no other order, (4) Judicious consumption of brown rice is permitted on these days (1–2 cups total throughout the day). Days 8–10: Adding foods from later days too early will upset your stomach and ruin the effects of the diet.
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TABLE 44.5 Brown rice diet summary. Day Food
1
Vegetables
•
2
3
4
5
6 •
Fruits
•
•
Brown rice
•
vitamin K, copper, riboflavin, and melatonin. This diet should be practiced in the end of August or early autumn. Clinical: Dysbiosis, rheumatic diseases, metabolic syndrome (obesity), hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, thrombotic disorders, pancreatic rest (important to eat every 1.5 h to prevent insulin response to glycolysis from fasting), detoxification from drugs, anesthesia, medications, etc. Biology of Functions: Varies. It is a diet of mirror symmetry, as seen in the apple-sardine and brown rice diets. One proceeds to simplify one’s diet on days 1–4, then spends days 5–14 eating nothing but grapes, then gradually re-introducing other foods over the next 4 days (Table 44.6).
Nutrient-rich foods
•
Biology of Functions: varies. Latent spasmophilia: ↑/↓/ normal Leukocyte mobilization + ↓ Platelet mobilization (and no spasmophilic disease); Adrenal insufficiency: ↓ Adrenal cortex, or, Cortisol/Adrenal cortex <2.1. The majority of calcium-rich foods are not dairy products and most are vegan (Table 44.7). When dairy is consumed, it should be full fat, minimally processed, or raw when possible. The general preference of dairy consumption is: 1. Fermented liquid dairy: kefir, yoghurt 2. Cheese (in descending order of preference): cottage cheese, sheep feta, goat feta, water buffalo mozzarella, hard raw milk cheese, aged 18 months or longer
Magnesium- and potassium-rich foods
Calcium-rich foods Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of calciumrich foods to improve adaptability in all latent spasmophilic states, and, in cases of adrenal cortex insufficiency. Clinical: All disorders of spasmophilia (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia), e.g., anxiety, depression, migraines, asthma, allergies, colitis, IBS, etc.
Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of magnesium- and potassium-rich foods to improve adaptability in all active spasmophilic states, and, excessive cortisol output. Clinical: All disorders of spasmophilia (c.f. The Theory of Endobiogeny, Volume 2, Chapter 11: Spasmophilia, and, Volume 4, Chapter 12: Spasmophilia), e.g., anxiety, depression, migraines, asthma, allergies, colitis, IBS, etc.
TABLE 44.6 Grape cure. Day Food
1
2
3
4
Ancient grains
•
•
Vegetables
•
•
•
All fruits
•
•
•
•
Grapes, black/red
•
•
•
•
5–14
•
15
16
17
18
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Notes 1. Perform diet once per year for general good health when grapes are in season. 2. Effects can be extended by eating a diet low in refined flour and sugar, low in animal fats and avoiding toxic products like cigarettes. 3. Grapes should be eaten every 60–90 min while awake to prevent an insulin surge. 4. Drink plenty of water to prevent constipation. Lemon water from the lemon diet accelerates the healing effects, alkalosis, and antithrombotic properties of the diet. 5. Requires about 2 kg (4–5 lbs) grapes per day. 6. Red/black fruit diet can also be helpful in the autumn. Eat those fruits for 5 days after the 3-day preparation and 3-day wind-down.
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TABLE 44.8 Magnesium- and potassium-rich foods.
TABLE 44.7 Calcium-rich foods.
Food
Serving size
Potassium (mg)
Magnesium (mg)
Beet leaves
1 cup
1300
100
Swiss chard
1 cup
960
150
Lima bean
1 cup
955
Sweet potato
1 cup
950
Spinach
1 cup
840
Lentils
1 cup
730
Avocado
1 cup
730
Bok choy
1 cup
630
Food
Serving size
Calcium (mg)
Tofu
4 oz
775
164.4
Sesame seeds
0.25 cup
351
206.3
Buttermilk
1 cup
350
137
Sardines
3.20 oz
347
188.7
Parmesan Reggiano, aged > 17 months
1 oz
311
121
Yoghurt, Kefir
1 cup
296
149.4
Beets
1 cup
520
Collard greens
1 cup
268
62.7
Papaya
1 med.
500
Spinach
1 cup
245
41.4
Brussels sprouts
1 cup
500
30
Turnip greens
1 cup
197
28.8
Broccoli
1 cup
450
30
Cottage cheese
1 cup
174
206
Cantaloupe
1 cup
425
20
Mustard greens
1 cup
165
36.4
Tomato
1 cup
425
Asparagus
1 cup
400
Beet greens
1 cup
164
38.9
Barley
1 cup
240
Bok choy
1 cup
158
20.4
¼ cup
190
Cow’s milk
4 oz
138
74.4
Pumpkin seed
Swiss chard
1 cup
102
35
Quinoa
1 cup
145
Kale
1 cup
94
36.4
Sesame seed
¼ cup
125
Cabbage
1 cup
63
43.5
Black bean
1 cup
120
Broccoli
1 cup
62
54.6
Cashew
¼ cup
117
Brussels sprouts
1 cup
56
56.2
Sunflower seeds
¼ cup
114
Green beans
1 cup
55
43.8
Buckwheat
1 cup
85
Summer squash
1 cup
49
36
Brown rice
1 cup
84
Millet
1 cup
77
Parsley
0.50 cup
Flax seed
2 tbsp.
55
42
Calories
10.9
155
40
Key: dairy in bold.
Biology of Functions: varies. Active spasmophilia: ↑/↓/normal Leukocyte mobilization + ↓ Platelet mobilization (expressed spasmophilia); Adrenal overstimulation: ↑ Cortisol index, or, Cortisol/Adrenal cortex >4, regardless of absolute value of either index.
The following foods offer an excellent combination of magnesium and potassium to complement calcium intake (Table 44.8). Most can be eaten raw or lightly cooked except where indicated. All are easily digestible.
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Vitamin E-rich foods Purpose: A general increase in the consumption of vitamin E-rich foods to improve the balance of antiinflammation overinflammation, and reduction of overoxidation. Clinical: All disorders where inflammation, oxidation, free radicals, hypercholesterolemia, thrombosis, or necrosis are implicated. Biology of Functions: Varies. Any of the following elevated: IL-1, redox, oxidation, noxious free radicals, proinflammatory, inflammation, necrosis. The richest sources of dietary vitamin E are listed in the Table 44.9.
TABLE 44.9 Vitamin E-rich foods. Source
Per 100 g serving
Wheat germ oil
150 mg
Almond oil
95 mg
Canola oil
44 mg
Sunflower oil
41 mg
Hazelnuts
20 mg
Almonds
15 mg
Olive oil
14 mg