No Meat No Dairy Part 3

Vegetables

Leafy Greens

Bok Choy – anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, calcium

Cabbage – the high fiber content helps with constipation, the sulfur and chlorine cleanses the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestinal tract, and being high in Vitamin C it is great for strengthening the immune system. Cabbage is both anti-bacterial and anti-viral making it a superior food to kill germs, parasites and viruses. Cleanses the digestive tract, Vitamin C, vitamin K, iodine, iron, manganese, fiber

Celery – has a high percentage of organic sodium which is vital to many bodily functions. Every cell in the body is constantly bathed in a solution of saline water, and if this is not maintained at its required level, dehydration sets in. Celery is high in magnesium and iron, a combination which is valuable as a food for the blood cells, high in Vitamin C and helps in cancer prevention and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Diuretic, blood cleanser, highly alkaline, sodium, calcium, silicon, magnesium, iron

Chard – beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc

Collards - anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, sulfur, alkaline, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Dandelion – blood cleanser, detoxifier, digestive aid, beta carotene, vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, zinc, fiber, omega 6

Kale - is an exceptional source of calcium, iron, sulfur, chlorophyll and vitamin A but its beta carotene content far outweighs spinach. Kale is a rich source of anti-cancer chemicals, as are most members of the cruciferous family. Cleanser, anticancer, antiviral, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, beta carotene, vitamin K, lutein, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc , sulfur,

Lettuce (romaine, red leaf, butter, etc.) – vitamin rich, vitamin E, folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium

Spinach – high nutrient density, good for the blood due to its rich iron and chlorophyll content, and it not only builds the blood, but stops bleeding. Some say it’s a specific remedy for nosebleeds, herpes (due to its sulfur content), a great diuretic and laxative, and cleanses the blood of toxins. Laxative, soothing and nourishing, beta carotene, folate, vitamin K, B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc , omega 3

Root Veggies

Beets – great digestive system & kidney cleanser, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, potassium

Carrot - are said to enhance blood flow to the eyes improving function and night vision. They are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene and might protect against cancer, dissolve accumulations such as stones and tumors, and help with ear infections, earaches and deafness. Alkalizing, cleansing & nourishing, rich in beta carotene, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber

Fennel – great for the digestive system, folate, B5, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper

Jicama – vitamin C, copper, iron

Onions – antiseptic, anticoagulant, detoxifier, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, anticancer, overall tonic, folate, B1, B6, vitamin C, sulfur, manganese, copper, zinc

Parsnip – detoxifier, cleanser, fiber, diuretic, folate, B1, B5, vitamin C, vitamin E, manganese, copper

Radish – antibacterial, antifungal, diuretic, stimulant, folate, vitamin C, copper, iron, zinc

Turnip – anticancer, antioxidant, antibiotic, antiviral, sulfur, B vitamins, vitamin C, copper, manganese, sodium

Starchy

Corn – be very careful to avoid GMO corn, folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Peas- blood sugar regulator, anti fertility, lectins, folate, beta carotene, B1, B2, B3, B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber,

Pumpkin – reduces inflammation, may lower lung and prostate cancer risk, diuretic, laxative, beta carotene, B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iron, potassium

Squash- (winter squash, acorn ) great for the eyes and heart, alkaline, beta carotene, B1, B5, B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium

Sweet potato – detoxifier, digestive support, good for eyes, anti-cancer, antioxidant, beta carotene, B1, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium

Zucchini - alkaline, beta carotene, B1, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc

Misc.

Asparagus – diuretic, laxative, is said to feed the good bacteria in the gut, promotes heart health, vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, B1, B2, B3, fiber, anti-cancer, great for cleansing the kidneys

Broccoli – said to lower risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancers, vitamin C, folate, B1,B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron , manganese, potassium, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , sulfur, fiber

Cauliflower – blood purifier, sulfur, fiber, anticancer, antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, calcium, selenium, sodium, zinc , fiber

Okra – soothing to the digestive tract, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc

Peppers (red, hot) – antibacterial, antiseptic, stimulant, circulatory support, discourages certain parasites, capsicum, beta carotene, Vitamin C, B6,copper, iron , manganese, magnesium, omega 6

Radicchio – folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iron, zinc

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No Meat No Dairy Part 2

Fruit

sweet

• Banana – high vitamin and mineral content, particularly potassium, easily digested, increases fat burning, research suggests they lower risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, B6, vitamin C, B5, B2, folate, manganese, potassium, copper, magnesium
• Date – nutrient dense, B5, B3, B2, beta carotene, copper, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, iron, fiber
• Fig – highly alkaline, highly mineralized, laxative, intestinal cleanser, B1, B5, B6, beta carotene, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, calcium
• Grape - Muscat & Thompson -(seeded varieties best) research today shows that grapes are a profound heart and blood vitalizing food. Red grapes contain the most resveratrol, antioxidants, quercetin and other polyphenols, which also keep blood platelets from sticking together, and they are also a great source of boron to prevent osteoporosis. Grapes contain anti-cancer phytonutrients and have been praised to help with varicose veins, inflammation, anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. Detoxifier, cleansing, iron, magnesium, boron, anti viral, cancer-preventative
• Jackfruit – laxative, nutritious, juicy fruit gum was a takeoff on jackfruit flavor, beta carotene, vitamin C, B2, B6
• Jujube (aka Chinese date) – Vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and calcium minerals, there are also high amounts of sodium, zinc, iron and copper
• Longan – vitamin C, magnesium, potassium
• Mamey Sapote – tastes like, but sweeter than sweet potato, anti bacterial
• Mangosteen – antimicrobial, antiviral, said by many to be a super fruit for all its nutritional benefits
• Papaya – digestive support, cleansing, enhances fat burning, extremely nutrient dense, beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron
• Persimmon (Fuyu & Hachiya) -mild laxative, sooth digestive system, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus
• Sapote (black) - vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus

sub-acid

• Apple – overall tonic and contain pectin, a fiber that’s good for the digestive tract, supports immunity, research suggests it lowers Alzheimer’s risk, vitamin C, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, trace minerals Apricot – rich in beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, B5, copper iron, potassium, fiber
• Blackberry – build bone density, suppresses appetite, enhances fat burning, phytonutrients ,vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, B5, vitamin E. vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc , fiber
• Blueberry – high in antioxidants & phytonutrients, good for urinary tract and brain rejuvenation, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, copper, iron
• Cherimoya – vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, omega 3, fiber
• Cherry – detoxifying, laxative, cleanser, reduce inflammation, lowers bad cholesterol, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, silicon,
• Grapes – (seeded varieties best) research today shows that grapes are a profound heart and blood vitalizing food. Red grapes contain the most resveratrol, antioxidants, quercetin and other polyphenols, which also keep blood platelets from sticking together, and they are also a great source of boron to prevent osteoporosis. Grapes contain anti-cancer phytonutrients and have been praised to help with varicose veins, inflammation, anemia and rheumatoid arthritis. Detoxifier, cleansing, iron, magnesium, boron, anti viral, cancer-preventative
• Loquat - high in beta carotene, dietary fiber, potassium, and manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus
• Lychee – high in polyphenols, taste somewhat like grapes, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium
• Mango – good for kidneys and digestion, blood cleanser, supports immune system, lowers bad cholesterol, vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, potassium
• Nectarine – digestive aid and cleanser, beta carotene, B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper
• Peach – laxative, diuretic, digestive aid, cleanser, alkaline, carotene, B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, beta carotene
• Pear - diuretic, alkaline, digestive aid, cleanser, fiber, iodine, vitamin C, copper
• Plum – laxative, oxalic acid, beta carotene, antioxidants, phosphorus, potassium
• Raspberries – said to lower bad cholesterol and inhibit certain cancer growth, antioxidant, vitamin C , vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, B5, manganese, copper, iron

acid

• Cranberry – great for respiratory and urinary tracts, tannic and oxalic acids
• Grapefruit – pectin strengthens blood vessels and capillaries and reduces the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in those afflicted with this problem. Grapefruit juice eases constipation and improves digestion but can reduce appetite, aiding in weight loss. It’s said grapefruit is good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Digestive aid, vascular health, removal of inorganic calcium from joints.
• Kiwi – removes excess sodium buildup, enzymes help in correcting and soothing digestive system, said to eliminate wrinkles, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin, E, folate, copper, potassium
• Kumquat – calcium, beta carotene, vitamin C, iron, magnesium
• Lemon – is the most potent detoxifier of all the citric fruits.It kills intestinal parasites and dissolves gallstones. It’s said lemons are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, cleansing, alkalizing effect
• Limes – (yellow when ripe) contains bioflavonoids, citric acid and pectin. It’s said limes are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, cleansing, alkalizing effect
• Oranges – contain 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 known falconoid. These are shown to reduce inflammation, shrink tumors, and inhibit blood clots. The Herperidin in oranges can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Contain bioflavonoids, citric acids and pectin. It’s said oranges are good to eat for cancers, heart problems, strokes, constipation, the blood and nerves. Digestive support, calcium, vitamin C
• Pineapple – promotes joint health, reduces inflammation , diuretic, digestive aid, cleanser of mucus, mild laxative, calcium, vitamin C, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, beta carotene
• Pomegranate – cleansing and good for the urinary tract, protects against sunburn, studies suggest it fights prostate cancer, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, beta carotene
• Strawberry – said to protect against Alzheimer’s, reduce bad cholesterol, suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancers, vitamin C, folate, manganese, copper, iron
• Tangerine - vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium
• Tomato (heirlooms are best) - Tomatoes are filled with antioxidants and phytonutrients, over 9,000 known phytonutrients to date. The main and most powerful antioxidant known in the tomato is lycopene. Lycopene is thought to protect the liver, lungs, prostate gland, colon and skin from sunburn among other things. Ongoing research seems to show that lycopene helps prevent macular degeneration, lower cholesterol, support the immune system and can help prevent and rid cancers. alkaline residue, reduces inflammation, vitamin C, B6, B5 ,B1, vitamin K, copper, iron, magnesium

melon

• Cantaloupe – immunity support, protects against sunburn, reduces inflammation, cleanser and great for rehydrating, great nutrient profile, very high in beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, B3, potassium, copper
• Watermelon – protects against sunburn, said to reduce risk of prostate, ovarian and cervical cancers, cleanser, great for rehydrating, beta carotene, vitamin C, copper

non-sweet

• Bell peppers – (orange and red only, green are unripe) protects against sunburn, good for the heart, beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E. vitamin K, iron, manganese
• Cucumber – alkaline, diuretic, great cleanser, vitamin K, B5, silicon, potassium, copper

high (good) fat

• Avocado – said to be good for liver and lower cholesterol levels, vitamin E, protein, iron and copper
• Durian – high in potassium and sulfur which makes them a warming fruit, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron
• Olives – very alkaline, lubricating, cleansing, calcium, sodium, magnesium, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamin A and E

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No Meat No Dairy Part 1

Nuts

• Almonds - folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, oleic acid, high in amino acid arginine so if you have herpes you may want to limit your intake
• Brazil – great source of selenium, B1, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, high protein
• Cashew - B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6
• Coconut (when young) – meat is easily digestible fat, water is excellent electrolyte source - (when mature) - copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, iodine, too much coco meat will act as a vigorous laxative
• Hazel - folate, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E , vitamin K, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 6, fiber
• Macadamia – rejuvenation of liver, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6, some omega3, oleic acid, rejuvenation of liver
• Pecans – good for heart, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6 and omega 3
• Pine – hard to find that are not rancid, folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, omega 6
• Walnuts - folate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, omega 3, omega 6

**You’ll notice that peanuts are not on the list above. That’s because they are legumes.

**Don’t include them in your diet because they can contain a mold called aflotoxin, a known carcinogen.

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