Atkins vs. China Study diet. Who won? You decide.
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. vs. Eric Westman, M.D.,
(Source: vimeo.com)
Should this be the next documentary of my 50 Docs Challenge?
Three Choices
- Hungry For Change
- Food Matters
- Ingredients
You pick?
More on my 50 Docs Challenge.
So want to be there!
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I can eat this. It looks like hummus, avocado, carrots, spinach, cucumber on a flat bread piece.
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#33 A World Without Cancer: The Story of Vitamin B17
I have 17 more documentaries and films to go before my 50 Docs Challenge is up!
A World Without Cancer: The Story of Vitamin B17 is another documentary about the suppression of alternative cancer treatments. I’m very careful with the use of “alternative” especially if a treatment is proven effective but has not been inducted into the conventional medical system.
What is B-17 (amygdalin)?
I learned that ”fruit seed cyanide” fear is mostly propoganda, but somewhat justified. First, moderation is important. You are instructed to eat no more seeds than the fruit itself.
Points I learned
- Cyanide in fruit seeds such as bitter almonds or apricots are unlocked by beto-glucosidase, which is found in cancer cells, and not normal cells.
- In addition, normal cells have a rhodanese enzyme, which detoxifies cyanide
- Think less of “cyanide,” but more of a molecule with cyanide and benzaldahyde (both poisonous) that is locked with sugar bonds.
- Your healthy cells aren’t unlocking cyanide or benzaldahyde from B17 (laetrile) from fruit seeds (apricot, bitter almonds). It’s your cancer cell that’s unlocking this bond, where the cyanide and benzaldahyde kills the cancer.
Other Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amygdalin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trophoblast
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-glucosidase
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q51waJJ5D9c
More on my 50 Documentaries/Films/DVD Challenge on food and nutrition.
Football Vegans and Vegetarians: Strong and Plant-based? Is Will Power A Myth?
I want!
I can see me adding avocado, tomato, sprouts, orange and re peppers, carrots, spiraled zucchini or cucumber with some salty nut/seed butter.
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My favorite fruit or seed!
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*Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. This energy tonic contains vitamins A, B12, C, and E, the minerals sulfur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and chromium, as well as antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, enzymes, sterols, lignins, essential fatty acids and is naturally rich in polysaccharides. The polysaccharides that are availabl e in aloe have a particular lubricating effect on joints, brain and nervous system and the skin. They allow our immune system to fight back chronic viral, nanobacteria, and fungal infections.
*Spirulina is anywhere from 62-71 percent essential amino acids. It also contains beta carotene t also contains chlorophyll, , and vitamin B12. It is actually the richest source of vitamin B12. B12 is important for healthy tissues, energy, and nerves…especially for strict vegetarians.
*Barley Grass has high anti-oxidant properties and significant levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, necessary for healthy cell wall development and brain function. Barley grass is also an alkaline food and helps keep the pH of the bloodstream at a normal healthy level.
*Coconut oil helps to balance hormones, stabilize blood sugar levels and boost the cellular healing process. It is also known to stimulate the thyroid and reduce stress on the liver and pancreas. This increases metabolism and helps us burn fat more effectively. Additionally, coconut oil increases our energy levels due to its very clean and easy digestive process.
*Chia-Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and much more
I can do all, but I’m a bit stubborn with trying spirulina!
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#32 Soul Food Junkies
Soul Food Junkies is a well-rounded documentary that revolves around the historical, cultural, and somewhat sociopolitical aspects of African-American southern cuisine.
“Is soul food really healthy?”
It all depends on how meals are prepared, and possibly what era you were born in.
The growth in processed foods, fast food restaurants, and lack of fresh food markets in the communities of “soul food” eaters deserve just as much responsibility for obesity growth and health crises as the soul food cuisine itself.
Byron Hurt filmed this documentary as a healing discussion after experiencing his father’s health decline from obesity and death from pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is disproportionately higher in African-Americans.
Although problems are highlighted in this film, Soul Food Junkies ends hopeful in the vein of the documentary Fresh. You’ll see features on urban food markets, backyard gardens, and environmental education in schools, which all affect diet choices.
Ultimately, soul food eaters are urged to look to the elders, who were “green and sustainable” for survival reasons; who labored physically out of necessity; who prepared and ate fresh foods out of accessibility. It appears that survival and accessibility are essential with food preparation.
“Is soul food really healthy?”
It all depends on how meals are prepared, and possibly what era you were born in.
The growth in processed foods, fast food restaurants, and lack of fresh food markets in the communities of “soul food” eaters deserve just as much responsibility for obesity growth and health crises as the soul food cuisine itself.
Byron Hurt filmed this documentary as a healing discussion after experiencing his father’s health decline from obesity and death from pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is disproportionately higher in African-Americans.
Although problems are highlighted in this film, Soul Food Junkies ends hopeful in the vein of the documentary Fresh. You’ll see features on urban food markets, backyard gardens, and environmental education in schools, which all affect diet choices.
Ultimately, soul food eaters are urged to look to the elders, who were “green and sustainable” for survival reasons; who labored physically out of necessity; who prepared and ate fresh foods out of accessibility. It appears that survival and accessibility are essential with food preparation.
I miss figs!
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