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  • JoAnnDK
    JoAnnDK Member Posts: 275
    #22
    jazzy1 said:

    Fayard / Fish Options
    I've asked this same question -- what about fish!!! I eat no meat or chicken, but yes some fish. Know we have to look for the pluses -- omega 3's and risks -- MERCURY OR PCB's. The easiest way, print out each of the pocket guides per below links. Carry with you when shopping for fish.....very helpful! If I could get round everything packaged in "plastic" we'd be even better, but not always possible. Do what we can!!

    Fish does give us a good days allotment of protein and if remembering, you were a while back trying to increase your protein intake. How are you doing now? Find some good options?

    Know what you mean about many recipes headlined as "natural" and "good for us"...yeah sure!! By the time I read the ingredients I want to throw them away -- sugar, flour, salt etc. Not my idea of "good for us" recipes.

    http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.aspx

    http://www.edf.org/sites/default/files/1980_pocket_seafood_selector.pdf

    anti inflamatory
    The anti-inflammatory diet that was promoted here quite a bit calls for at least 3 servings of oily/fatty fish a week. Also calls for whole grains, in pastas and other forms.

    Oily/fatty fish are salmon, bluefish, mackerel, sardines, trout, and tuna.

    JoAnn
  • Rewriter
    Rewriter Member Posts: 493 Member
    #23
    JoAnnDK said:

    anti inflamatory
    The anti-inflammatory diet that was promoted here quite a bit calls for at least 3 servings of oily/fatty fish a week. Also calls for whole grains, in pastas and other forms.

    Oily/fatty fish are salmon, bluefish, mackerel, sardines, trout, and tuna.

    JoAnn

    Diet
    .....
  • Gracegoi
    Gracegoi Member Posts: 59
    #24
    Rewriter said:

    Diet
    .....

    Rice
    Thanks Mary Ann for sharing about what your learning at the Cancer project. There are so few of these courses available this month.

    I'm intrested in protein alternatives. I see they are not keen on proccesed soy. I use TVP in a few things . I wonder what they think of that.

    I found this artical about rice and alkalinity with good news about wild rice.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/518009-is-rice-acid-or-alkaline/

    Black rice has extra benifits and has a higher protien content. I could not find out if its acid or alkaline.


    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/26/black.rice.new.brown/index.html


    Grace
  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    #25
    Gracegoi said:

    Rice
    Thanks Mary Ann for sharing about what your learning at the Cancer project. There are so few of these courses available this month.

    I'm intrested in protein alternatives. I see they are not keen on proccesed soy. I use TVP in a few things . I wonder what they think of that.

    I found this artical about rice and alkalinity with good news about wild rice.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/518009-is-rice-acid-or-alkaline/

    Black rice has extra benifits and has a higher protien content. I could not find out if its acid or alkaline.


    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/26/black.rice.new.brown/index.html


    Grace

    Notes from Last 2 Classes
    Ladies,

    I have learned so much in these last 4 weeks. Though not a vegan I have greatly reduced my consumption of animal products (including fish and eggs) because they are directly linked to increased carcinogens. I have increased my legumes and grains/seeds. I really appreciate the power of simple foods like carrots and broccoli. I never knew how great Brazil nuts are.

    Key points from last 2 classes:
    • Anti-oxidants are cellular protectors and important to boost natural killer (NK) immunity building white blood cells
    • Orange, red, and green leafy foods are high in anti-oxidants. Carrots and broccoli are superstars.
    • At least 5mg/d of beta-carotene can double the cancer survival rate
    • Best to get nutrients from food. More is not necessarily better. Supplements can upset the balance and actually give negative effect (increase cancer!). Cited studies about this. Vit C was exception.
    • Cruciferous veggies help eliminate toxins
    • Fat HINDERS NK cells
    • Typically vegans have twice number of NK cells.
    • Broccoli is 40% protein. Eating broccoli regularly will immediately improve NK cells.
    • Eat fresh as possible. Once off the plant, they continually lose nutrition.
    • Dried fruit has added sugar – except raisins.
    • Simple and processed sugars not good. Sugar in fruits OK.
    • Baking powder can have aluminum in it. Look for aluminum free on label. This shocked me
    • Buy organic if possible, but don’t avoid if you can’t find organic (wash well obviously). Look for non-GMO (not genetically modified) on labels. Genetically modified foods have chemicals.
    • Nutritional yeast flakes gives cheesy flavor to foods.
    • For bouillon Maggi brand recommended, also Bill’s Best Seasoning and McKay’s (check Country Life Natural Foods to order online)
    * add garlic to anything you can
    * grilled chicken has highest level of HCAs (carcinogens) in American diet!!!

    TABLE 10 Antioxidant minimum daily target – from Chapter 5 (see comment below)
    ANTIOXIDANT WOMEN (14–70< Y) MEN (14–70< Y)
    beta-carotene 800 mcg 1,000 mcg (5 mg can double survival odds)
    selenium 55 mcg 55 mcg (macadamia nuts are best source)
    vitamin C 75 mg 90 mg. (200 mg can double survival odds)
    vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg

    Food superstars that jump out at me are:
    • Beta- carotene in highest order are pumpkin, yams, carrots
    • Lycopene – tomato juice, tomato based sauce
    • Vit E and Selenium – Brazil nuts (even just one a day exceeds all other foods!), barley
    • Phytochemicals – guava, raw red bell pepper, kiwi, orange juice

    In the class I purchased the book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide for $20. You can purchase through Cancerproject.org or download a PDF version for FREE (They ask for donation). It has good info explained in simple terms, it has yummy recipes. At least read Chapter 5 which has excellent explanation of foods to eat, avoid, and rationale about supplements.

    Other resources are happyherbivore.com
    Get 50 free pieces of literature for free at cancerproject.org/lit
    Book Diet for a Small Planet has more sources of protein
    For Another free cookbook fortmyerschip.com
  • Rewriter
    Rewriter Member Posts: 493 Member
    #26
    daisy366 said:

    Notes from Last 2 Classes
    Ladies,

    I have learned so much in these last 4 weeks. Though not a vegan I have greatly reduced my consumption of animal products (including fish and eggs) because they are directly linked to increased carcinogens. I have increased my legumes and grains/seeds. I really appreciate the power of simple foods like carrots and broccoli. I never knew how great Brazil nuts are.

    Key points from last 2 classes:
    • Anti-oxidants are cellular protectors and important to boost natural killer (NK) immunity building white blood cells
    • Orange, red, and green leafy foods are high in anti-oxidants. Carrots and broccoli are superstars.
    • At least 5mg/d of beta-carotene can double the cancer survival rate
    • Best to get nutrients from food. More is not necessarily better. Supplements can upset the balance and actually give negative effect (increase cancer!). Cited studies about this. Vit C was exception.
    • Cruciferous veggies help eliminate toxins
    • Fat HINDERS NK cells
    • Typically vegans have twice number of NK cells.
    • Broccoli is 40% protein. Eating broccoli regularly will immediately improve NK cells.
    • Eat fresh as possible. Once off the plant, they continually lose nutrition.
    • Dried fruit has added sugar – except raisins.
    • Simple and processed sugars not good. Sugar in fruits OK.
    • Baking powder can have aluminum in it. Look for aluminum free on label. This shocked me
    • Buy organic if possible, but don’t avoid if you can’t find organic (wash well obviously). Look for non-GMO (not genetically modified) on labels. Genetically modified foods have chemicals.
    • Nutritional yeast flakes gives cheesy flavor to foods.
    • For bouillon Maggi brand recommended, also Bill’s Best Seasoning and McKay’s (check Country Life Natural Foods to order online)
    * add garlic to anything you can
    * grilled chicken has highest level of HCAs (carcinogens) in American diet!!!

    TABLE 10 Antioxidant minimum daily target – from Chapter 5 (see comment below)
    ANTIOXIDANT WOMEN (14–70< Y) MEN (14–70< Y)
    beta-carotene 800 mcg 1,000 mcg (5 mg can double survival odds)
    selenium 55 mcg 55 mcg (macadamia nuts are best source)
    vitamin C 75 mg 90 mg. (200 mg can double survival odds)
    vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg

    Food superstars that jump out at me are:
    • Beta- carotene in highest order are pumpkin, yams, carrots
    • Lycopene – tomato juice, tomato based sauce
    • Vit E and Selenium – Brazil nuts (even just one a day exceeds all other foods!), barley
    • Phytochemicals – guava, raw red bell pepper, kiwi, orange juice

    In the class I purchased the book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide for $20. You can purchase through Cancerproject.org or download a PDF version for FREE (They ask for donation). It has good info explained in simple terms, it has yummy recipes. At least read Chapter 5 which has excellent explanation of foods to eat, avoid, and rationale about supplements.

    Other resources are happyherbivore.com
    Get 50 free pieces of literature for free at cancerproject.org/lit
    Book Diet for a Small Planet has more sources of protein
    For Another free cookbook fortmyerschip.com

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mary Ann
    for all of this invaluable information. Much of the information that you share validates the way that I eat and gives good reasons for the suggestions. I plan to read through everything very carefully over the next few days, as the cooler weather here is inspiring me to cook up a storm and then freeze some soups and stews. I'm happy to see that many of the ingredients I use are on the superfoods list.

    I know that sharing this information must have been time-consuming for you, but I for one so appreciate it.

    All the best,

    Jill

    P.S. Now how can I balance the prosciutto, rice balls, mozzarella cheese, and olive bread that my visiting friend wants tonight? LOL
  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    #27
    Rewriter said:

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mary Ann
    for all of this invaluable information. Much of the information that you share validates the way that I eat and gives good reasons for the suggestions. I plan to read through everything very carefully over the next few days, as the cooler weather here is inspiring me to cook up a storm and then freeze some soups and stews. I'm happy to see that many of the ingredients I use are on the superfoods list.

    I know that sharing this information must have been time-consuming for you, but I for one so appreciate it.

    All the best,

    Jill

    P.S. Now how can I balance the prosciutto, rice balls, mozzarella cheese, and olive bread that my visiting friend wants tonight? LOL

    Hi Jill, Yes, it took time
    Hi Jill, Yes, it took time but well worth it. I appreciate all that others have provided for "the cause". I do think you are eating exceptionally well. I plan to purchase Brazil nuts and crush them and sprinkle on foods. Lots cheaper and better than the Vit E and Selenium supplements I used to take.
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #28
    daisy366 said:

    Notes from Last 2 Classes
    Ladies,

    I have learned so much in these last 4 weeks. Though not a vegan I have greatly reduced my consumption of animal products (including fish and eggs) because they are directly linked to increased carcinogens. I have increased my legumes and grains/seeds. I really appreciate the power of simple foods like carrots and broccoli. I never knew how great Brazil nuts are.

    Key points from last 2 classes:
    • Anti-oxidants are cellular protectors and important to boost natural killer (NK) immunity building white blood cells
    • Orange, red, and green leafy foods are high in anti-oxidants. Carrots and broccoli are superstars.
    • At least 5mg/d of beta-carotene can double the cancer survival rate
    • Best to get nutrients from food. More is not necessarily better. Supplements can upset the balance and actually give negative effect (increase cancer!). Cited studies about this. Vit C was exception.
    • Cruciferous veggies help eliminate toxins
    • Fat HINDERS NK cells
    • Typically vegans have twice number of NK cells.
    • Broccoli is 40% protein. Eating broccoli regularly will immediately improve NK cells.
    • Eat fresh as possible. Once off the plant, they continually lose nutrition.
    • Dried fruit has added sugar – except raisins.
    • Simple and processed sugars not good. Sugar in fruits OK.
    • Baking powder can have aluminum in it. Look for aluminum free on label. This shocked me
    • Buy organic if possible, but don’t avoid if you can’t find organic (wash well obviously). Look for non-GMO (not genetically modified) on labels. Genetically modified foods have chemicals.
    • Nutritional yeast flakes gives cheesy flavor to foods.
    • For bouillon Maggi brand recommended, also Bill’s Best Seasoning and McKay’s (check Country Life Natural Foods to order online)
    * add garlic to anything you can
    * grilled chicken has highest level of HCAs (carcinogens) in American diet!!!

    TABLE 10 Antioxidant minimum daily target – from Chapter 5 (see comment below)
    ANTIOXIDANT WOMEN (14–70< Y) MEN (14–70< Y)
    beta-carotene 800 mcg 1,000 mcg (5 mg can double survival odds)
    selenium 55 mcg 55 mcg (macadamia nuts are best source)
    vitamin C 75 mg 90 mg. (200 mg can double survival odds)
    vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg

    Food superstars that jump out at me are:
    • Beta- carotene in highest order are pumpkin, yams, carrots
    • Lycopene – tomato juice, tomato based sauce
    • Vit E and Selenium – Brazil nuts (even just one a day exceeds all other foods!), barley
    • Phytochemicals – guava, raw red bell pepper, kiwi, orange juice

    In the class I purchased the book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide for $20. You can purchase through Cancerproject.org or download a PDF version for FREE (They ask for donation). It has good info explained in simple terms, it has yummy recipes. At least read Chapter 5 which has excellent explanation of foods to eat, avoid, and rationale about supplements.

    Other resources are happyherbivore.com
    Get 50 free pieces of literature for free at cancerproject.org/lit
    Book Diet for a Small Planet has more sources of protein
    For Another free cookbook fortmyerschip.com

    THANKS Mary Ann
    Mary Ann....many thanks for sharing all of this good information. It is nice to know WHY something is good and not so good! It does reinforce that I am moving in the right direction. And the best part is that I love so many of the "good for you" foods....sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, etc.

    I remember hearing about Brazil nuts before but then forgot about them...so this was a good reminder to get going on this simple change!

    I too appreciate all of the time to pull your notes together and share them so graciously with us.

    What I find is that I read something and think....Oh, I need to add that, but then I forget. Repetition helps this old chemo brain!

    Thanks!

    Karen
  • california_artist
    california_artist Member Posts: 816 Member
    #29
    Mary Ann
    A million thanks,

    Claudia
  • snowbird_11
    snowbird_11 Member Posts: 160
    #30
    daisy366 said:

    Notes from Last 2 Classes
    Ladies,

    I have learned so much in these last 4 weeks. Though not a vegan I have greatly reduced my consumption of animal products (including fish and eggs) because they are directly linked to increased carcinogens. I have increased my legumes and grains/seeds. I really appreciate the power of simple foods like carrots and broccoli. I never knew how great Brazil nuts are.

    Key points from last 2 classes:
    • Anti-oxidants are cellular protectors and important to boost natural killer (NK) immunity building white blood cells
    • Orange, red, and green leafy foods are high in anti-oxidants. Carrots and broccoli are superstars.
    • At least 5mg/d of beta-carotene can double the cancer survival rate
    • Best to get nutrients from food. More is not necessarily better. Supplements can upset the balance and actually give negative effect (increase cancer!). Cited studies about this. Vit C was exception.
    • Cruciferous veggies help eliminate toxins
    • Fat HINDERS NK cells
    • Typically vegans have twice number of NK cells.
    • Broccoli is 40% protein. Eating broccoli regularly will immediately improve NK cells.
    • Eat fresh as possible. Once off the plant, they continually lose nutrition.
    • Dried fruit has added sugar – except raisins.
    • Simple and processed sugars not good. Sugar in fruits OK.
    • Baking powder can have aluminum in it. Look for aluminum free on label. This shocked me
    • Buy organic if possible, but don’t avoid if you can’t find organic (wash well obviously). Look for non-GMO (not genetically modified) on labels. Genetically modified foods have chemicals.
    • Nutritional yeast flakes gives cheesy flavor to foods.
    • For bouillon Maggi brand recommended, also Bill’s Best Seasoning and McKay’s (check Country Life Natural Foods to order online)
    * add garlic to anything you can
    * grilled chicken has highest level of HCAs (carcinogens) in American diet!!!

    TABLE 10 Antioxidant minimum daily target – from Chapter 5 (see comment below)
    ANTIOXIDANT WOMEN (14–70< Y) MEN (14–70< Y)
    beta-carotene 800 mcg 1,000 mcg (5 mg can double survival odds)
    selenium 55 mcg 55 mcg (macadamia nuts are best source)
    vitamin C 75 mg 90 mg. (200 mg can double survival odds)
    vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg

    Food superstars that jump out at me are:
    • Beta- carotene in highest order are pumpkin, yams, carrots
    • Lycopene – tomato juice, tomato based sauce
    • Vit E and Selenium – Brazil nuts (even just one a day exceeds all other foods!), barley
    • Phytochemicals – guava, raw red bell pepper, kiwi, orange juice

    In the class I purchased the book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide for $20. You can purchase through Cancerproject.org or download a PDF version for FREE (They ask for donation). It has good info explained in simple terms, it has yummy recipes. At least read Chapter 5 which has excellent explanation of foods to eat, avoid, and rationale about supplements.

    Other resources are happyherbivore.com
    Get 50 free pieces of literature for free at cancerproject.org/lit
    Book Diet for a Small Planet has more sources of protein
    For Another free cookbook fortmyerschip.com

    Adding my thanks too Mary
    Adding my thanks too Mary Ann! And, as Karen noted, the reinforcement by repetition is so very helpful. You have done an excellent job synthesizing all so succinctly.

    The superfoods list made me feel a little better about my diet which I worry is less than perfect, but last night I snacked on organic raw carrots as I made my fresh pumpkin soup which included some orange mango juice topped with a dollop of organic nonfat Greek yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro and green onion sprinkled with cayenne, and served with fresh steamed broccoli with lemon and, a fudge item, baked salmon with a blueberry sauce ;-) One step at a time to good health!

    Thanks for helping me along!
    Annie
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #31
    daisy366 said:

    Notes from Last 2 Classes
    Ladies,

    I have learned so much in these last 4 weeks. Though not a vegan I have greatly reduced my consumption of animal products (including fish and eggs) because they are directly linked to increased carcinogens. I have increased my legumes and grains/seeds. I really appreciate the power of simple foods like carrots and broccoli. I never knew how great Brazil nuts are.

    Key points from last 2 classes:
    • Anti-oxidants are cellular protectors and important to boost natural killer (NK) immunity building white blood cells
    • Orange, red, and green leafy foods are high in anti-oxidants. Carrots and broccoli are superstars.
    • At least 5mg/d of beta-carotene can double the cancer survival rate
    • Best to get nutrients from food. More is not necessarily better. Supplements can upset the balance and actually give negative effect (increase cancer!). Cited studies about this. Vit C was exception.
    • Cruciferous veggies help eliminate toxins
    • Fat HINDERS NK cells
    • Typically vegans have twice number of NK cells.
    • Broccoli is 40% protein. Eating broccoli regularly will immediately improve NK cells.
    • Eat fresh as possible. Once off the plant, they continually lose nutrition.
    • Dried fruit has added sugar – except raisins.
    • Simple and processed sugars not good. Sugar in fruits OK.
    • Baking powder can have aluminum in it. Look for aluminum free on label. This shocked me
    • Buy organic if possible, but don’t avoid if you can’t find organic (wash well obviously). Look for non-GMO (not genetically modified) on labels. Genetically modified foods have chemicals.
    • Nutritional yeast flakes gives cheesy flavor to foods.
    • For bouillon Maggi brand recommended, also Bill’s Best Seasoning and McKay’s (check Country Life Natural Foods to order online)
    * add garlic to anything you can
    * grilled chicken has highest level of HCAs (carcinogens) in American diet!!!

    TABLE 10 Antioxidant minimum daily target – from Chapter 5 (see comment below)
    ANTIOXIDANT WOMEN (14–70< Y) MEN (14–70< Y)
    beta-carotene 800 mcg 1,000 mcg (5 mg can double survival odds)
    selenium 55 mcg 55 mcg (macadamia nuts are best source)
    vitamin C 75 mg 90 mg. (200 mg can double survival odds)
    vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg

    Food superstars that jump out at me are:
    • Beta- carotene in highest order are pumpkin, yams, carrots
    • Lycopene – tomato juice, tomato based sauce
    • Vit E and Selenium – Brazil nuts (even just one a day exceeds all other foods!), barley
    • Phytochemicals – guava, raw red bell pepper, kiwi, orange juice

    In the class I purchased the book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide for $20. You can purchase through Cancerproject.org or download a PDF version for FREE (They ask for donation). It has good info explained in simple terms, it has yummy recipes. At least read Chapter 5 which has excellent explanation of foods to eat, avoid, and rationale about supplements.

    Other resources are happyherbivore.com
    Get 50 free pieces of literature for free at cancerproject.org/lit
    Book Diet for a Small Planet has more sources of protein
    For Another free cookbook fortmyerschip.com

    Thanks!
    Mary Ann,

    These classes really brought a lot of information out and happy you can pass it to us.

    As with a few others, reading about many foods that today I've added to my diet....so I'm happy. One thing I learned we need selenium and I'm big on getting vitamins from my foods and to get this vitamin all we need to eat is 2-3 brazil nuts...bingo!

    Nutritional yeast flakes...never heard of this product. Assuming this can be purchased at Whole Foods...check next trip.

    Love the new books...will look them up. Always open to new ideas.

    Thanks my friend,
    Jan
  • Gracegoi
    Gracegoi Member Posts: 59
    #32
    california_artist said:

    Mary Ann
    A million thanks,

    Claudia

    Nuts ! I mean Notes !
    You take excellent notes Mary Ann,

    I stopped taking my vitamin supliments a while back .I was prescribed a low dose antibiotic twice a day and some vitamins inhibited the effectiveness so I got out of my routine of having them in the morning. Maybe thats a good thing.

    I was taking selenium in the mix . 250 mg. I belive selinium comes from the soil . Makes sense some nuts might have high concentrations .

    Brazil nuts have the highest fat content so Im more than fond of them.

    Nuts for me are out . Thats because Im addicted to them as well as bread and cheese and anything sweet.

    I tried almonds and brazil nuts and sunflower seeds after my diagnosis thinking I could handel them . Nope! They drive me nuts! Im too weak. Id have to buy just ten almonds or three brazil nuts at a time and that would look really wierd at the whole foods check out line.

    Bieng a food addict is the pits . I was that long befor I got cancer. It's alot like cancer in theres no Off button for foods that taste REALLY good.

    I didn't know Broccoli had so much protien. Yippee!

    Thanks for sharing Mary Ann.

    Grace

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