27не Real Truth About Eating Right for Weight Loss, Detoxification, Low Cholesterol. Better Digestion, and Overall Well-Being

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Chapter 3
REFINED SUGAR: THE TOXIC TREAT	43
Overview	43
Sugar and Blood Chemistry	44
Sugar and Birth Defects	46
The Formation of Fat and the Glycemic Index	49
A Negative Side to Some Natural Foods	54
Hunger	56
Further Sugar Damage	58
Sugar Substitutes	61
Caffeine	66
Parting Thoughts	69
Chapter 4
MILK: A GOOD FOOD MADE TOXIC	71
Advertising Versus Science	71
Milk and Heart Disease	72
Pasteurization	73
Bovine Growth Hormone	76
HOMOGENIZATION AND XANTHINE OXIDASE	81
Other Dairy Products	82
Final Comments	83
Chapter 5
CHOLESTEROL: THE GREAT MYTH	85
Cholesterol and Heart Disease	85
Cholesterol and Toxins	90
The Importance of Cholesterol in the Diet	94
Butter Versus Margarine	98
Oils, Fats, and Nuts	100
Closing Notes	102
Chapter 6
SEAFOOD: ANOTHER SOURCE OF TOXINS	103
Methylmercury	103

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PCBs	107
What to Do	107
Chapter 7
THE NEED FOR WATER	111
Overview	111
Thirst	112
Basic Functions	113
When to Drink	114
Deciding What to Drink	116
The Best Drinking Water	120
Conclusion	121
Chapter 8
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SUPPLEMENTATION 123
Overview	123
Basic Concepts	124
Minerals: A Maze of Confusion	125
Basic Supplement Forms	133
Minerals	136
Vitamins	140
Other Sources of Nutrients	147
Understanding Labels	149
Special Supplements	150
Monitoring Supplementation	154
Conclusion	159
Chapter 9

TOXIC BLOCKS TO GOOD HEALTH AND

OPTIMAL WEIGHT 161

Overview 161

Dental Toxicity 162

Cumulative Immune System Suppression 169

Electromagnetic Toxicity 170

Magnetic Therapies 173

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Chapter 10

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS 175

Factors That Support Good Digestion 176

Caloric Consumption 181

Additional Suggestions 181

Minimize Exposure to Toxins 186

A FINAL NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR 187

APPENDIX I 191

The Glycemic Index 191

APPENDIX II 201

Resources 201

NOTES 205

BIBLIOGRAPHY 219

INDEX 225