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tates, saponins and other plant toxins is exaggerated, inconclusive and makes them desirable or safe taken willy nilly
irrelevant to humans because so much of it has been done in animals. While in our daily food.
the evidence against any single anti-nutrient might not be conclusive, it is Finally, when it comes to plant-based diet
important to remember that anti-nutrients and toxins rarely appear singly items, don’t trust the process! At least not when
but in combination. Foods that contain protease inhibitors, for example, it’s fake meats and other ersatz products crafted
tend to contain lectins and saponins. Foods rich in salicylates might also from soy, peas, hemp, wheat gluten and other
be nightshades. Sorry to say, but phytochemical damage is not just ad- plant proteins. These triple threat products con-
ditive but synergistic. And the evidence is substantial and relevant to all tain the full complement of all-natural anti-nutri-
mammals, including the human mammal. ents; carcinogens and toxins that are byproducts
Adding to the potential damage, five additional categories of anti- of industrial food processing; and dubious and
nutrients and non-nutrients pose risks. Gluten has wreaked so much havoc often dangerous additives designed to improve
on guts and brains that “gluten free” is a buzz word in the health world taste, smell, look and “mouth feel.” A future
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and a booming new industry. Goitrogens block the synthesis and utiliza- article will tackle the “Dirty Little Secrets of the
tion of thyroid hormones, leading to an epidemic of thyroid dysfunction. Food Processing Industry.” For now, it’s enough
Oligosaccharides are the pesky gas-producing sugars that give beans their to know that there’s trouble in Eden and plants
reputation as “musical fruits.” Fiber, an indigestible and non-nutritive bite back!
element, which although “everyone knows” is somehow good for us, can Since they do, it’s a good idea to treat them
wreak havoc on digestive capability, gut health, immunity and brain func- with respect. Fruits and vegetables add interest,
tion. Phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) include isoflavones, coumestans color and taste to our diet, but don’t overconsume.
and lignans; they are found in quantity in such popular “health foods” as Instead, vary your choice, prepare them properly
soybeans, alfalfa and clover sprouts, and flaxseeds. Although not the same and consume them in the context of a diet rich
as true mammalian hormones, they are close enough to fool the body and in the protective factors that come from meat,
cause significant endocrine disruption. eggs, seafood, raw dairy products and the fats
from grass-fed animals. When it comes to plant
NUTRACEUTICALS foods our motto should be: Don’t deny, diversify!
As might be expected, all the anti-nutrients and toxins discussed in
this article are being dusted off by the food industry, turned into supple-
ments, added to foods as “nutraceuticals” and promoted as curers of all Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, is The Naughty
that ails us. Phytoestrogens are promoted as all-natural HRT (hormone Nutritionist because of her ability to humor-
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replacement therapy). The potent Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor from ously debunk nutritional myths. In May she will
soybeans supposedly cures cancer. Phytates chelate heavy metals and speak at the National Association of Nutrition
excess iron. Saponins are all-natural cholesterol lowerers. The lectins of Professionals (NANP) conference in San Fran-
the future may prevent or cure disease by being sent into the body to grab cisco on the topic “Empowering Fertility.” Dr.
onto and eat specific sugars that coat body cells, microbes and proteins. Daniel is available by phone and in person for
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Call them Hannibal Lectins! The fact that such pharmaceutical uses—care- nutritional consultations and can be reached at
fully dosed and monitored—could usher in a brave new world, in no way Kaayla@DrKaaylaDaniel.com or 505-266-3252.

SWISS TRIP 2010
The deadline is drawing near for enrollment in the fifth annual tour of Switzerland with Swiss Native Judith Mudrak. Join
up to twenty healthy WAPF members to walk in Dr. Price’s footsteps, July 15-29, 2010.
Participants will meet mountain farmers, visit museums, enjoy spectacular mountain views, enjoy raw milk, cheese and
authentic sourdough rye bread, learn ancient cheesemaking, breadmaking and sausage making techniques, meet herbalists
and learn salve making, visit an old salt mountain mine and enjoy the
Thousand Sheep Festival on Gemmi Mountain. Participants must obtain
own flight and Swiss rail pass.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Email: reversemydisease@g-mail.com Subject: WAPFCH10 or
Slow mail: Please send self addressed, stamped envelope.
Judith Mudrak, 58 Cranberry Run, Southampton, NJ 08088 USA
Phone: 609 859-3828 EST

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