Blood type diet

Fellow list members,
Here is a short article I just wrote that I thought may be of some small benefit
and interest. Dr Maher .
Cancer Preventing Super Foods
Although currently heart disease kills most of us, it seems in general we dread
cancer more. It is even sometimes called , The Big C, and code worded by
doctors as CA, apparently because we dont even like to say or hear the word!
Interestingly, after of billions of dollars in research it appears that the
quotes below, credited to two famous men, were truly prophetic.
Let your food be your medicine- Hippocrates
The doctor of the future.will interest his patients in diet, care of the human
frame, and in the prevention of disease. Thomas Edison
In 1992, a scientist named Caragay developed a hierarchy of potential cancer
preventative foods. The National Cancer institute is currently investigating
these foods, specifically those at the top of the pyramid*, to further clarify

the biological effect of these foods on health and cancer prevention.
Garlic
Cabbages
Licorice and Ginger
Soy, Carrots, Celery, Parsnips
Onions, Green Tea, Tumeric, Citrus
Whole Wheat, Flax Seed, and Brown Rice
Tomato, Egg Plant and Peppers (the Solanacea).
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Brussel Spouts (the Cruciferae).
Oats, Mints, Oregano, Cucumber, Rosemary, Sage, and Potato.
Thyme, Chives, Cantaloupe, Basil, Tarragon, Barley and the Berries
*Foods are ranked in order of importance from top to bottom
These plants are rich in phytochemicals. Such plant chemicals are signaling
molecules plants use to communicate within themselves. As an example, in grape
seeds phytochemical antioxidant compounds called polyphenols protect its DNA in
dry or light intensive environments. In berries, the carotenoids provide color
to signal pollinators such as birds or insects.
There may be over 10,000 different phytochemicals that have biological activity
in humans. There are over a dozen general classes, such as carotenoids,
coumarins, flavonoids, indoles, lignans and phenolic acids.
So although taking an iron free mega-multivitamin/mineral and extra antioxidants
is part of good anti-aging and longevity strategy, there is NO substitute for
including a generous amount of a variety of the above Super Foods in our
diets.
(Dr John Maher, American Board of Anti-Aging Health Professionals,
Ed., Longevity News, www.RxforWellness.com Your FREE Anti-Aging Rx Online!)

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