Category Archives: Foods

by

Apple (Malus Communis)

Name:  Apple

Latin:  Malus communis

Other Common Names:

Family:  Roaaceae

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Quercetin

Used for:  The old statement “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was no joke.  Apples contain special fruit acids that assist in keeping cancer at bay, both before and after western treatments.  Apple juice is also a potent diuretic, and useful in assisting with cleansing (especially when combined with milk thistle), as long as you keep your water levels up as well.  Apples are also a source of quercetin, which pairs with bromelain to assist in healthy histamine response.

Use in tandem with:  Milk Thistle

Directions & Warnings:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Almonds (Prunus dulcis)

Name:  Almonds

Latin:  Prunus dulcis

Other Common Names:

Family:  Rosaceae

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:

Used for:  Almonds contain phytochemicals that are known to assist in the prevention of cancer.  They are also useful in skin scrubs, both assisting with cleansing the skin, and nourishing it.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Red Wine

Name:  Red Wine

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Quercetin

Used for:  Red Wine is a source of quercetin, which, when combined with bromelain, helps to support a healthy histamine response.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Onions

Name:  Onions

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Quercetin

Used for:  These staples of cooking are a great boost for your immune system.  They also contain quercetin, which, when combined with bromelain, supports a healthy histamine response.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Capers (Caparis spinosa)

Name:  Capers

Latin:  Caparis spinosa

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:  Berries

Vitamins/Minerals:  Antioxidants

Used for:  These are usually found pickled, and seem to one of those foods you either love or hate.  They are antioxidant rich, and contain compounds that decrease histamine response.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Cranberries

Name:  Cranberries

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:

Used for:  Good for gastrointestinal health, as they improve blood vessel function, inhibit kidney stones, and can be helpful for kidney and bladder infections.  They also have a lot of antioxidants, making them a good addition to an anticancer or heart health diet.  They also have tannins that help to keep bacteria from sticking to cells.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:  They freeze quite well, so get extra to stock up.

Other Uses for:

Growing:

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
by

Tea

Name:

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Parts Used:  The leaves

Vitamins & Minerals:  Tea is an excellent source of antioxidants.  Also contains quercetin and Vitamin C.  Tea is a natural stimulant, rather like coffee, but adds more nutrients to the mix.  The longer you steep the tea, the more nutrients will be extracted, but some teas become unfathomably bitter if you let them steep too long.

Used for:  General bone and heart health.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email