- Food
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Ice cream mixture
of milk, cream, sugar, eggs and flavourings. Some also contain emulsifier
and gelatine. Ice creams containing yoghurt or tofu are also available.
also see Alginates, Agar-agar, and Gelatine. Iron - Iron deficiency
is often thought to be the bane of vegetarian diets, yet an overindulgence
in iron has recently been linked to heart disease. Iron is absorbed
from the diet in the quantities required by the body, oversupply results
in oxidation, linked to ageing. Iron is best absorbed in the presence
of Vitamin C, making iron rich vegetables a good source of both. Cereals
such as rolled oats, lentils, and many fruits and vegetables (esp.
apricots, peas and broccoli) contain iron. The presence of tannin
can decrease the absorption of iron. The Smart Basics Minerals Glossary
has this to say about Iron:
"Since 1983,
researchers have warned us to avoid supplements that contain iron.
This recommendation is based upon hundreds of studies showing that
iron may be a primary cause of free radical induced degenerative
disease. In a study in the March 29,1994 issue of the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences, Japanese researchers found
that iron caused tubular necrosis (kidney damage), leading to a
high incidence of renal adenocarcinoma (kidney cancer). This is
not an isolated study, just another of the multitude of studies
showing that iron is a cause of the diseases that kill us." 46
The FDA requires that food companies fortify many products
with iron, which causes most Americans to get too much iron from their
diet. Other toxic metals to avoid are germanium (causes kidney damage)
and for some people, copper (too much can cause excessive free radical
activity)
Insect Repellents
- Many repellents contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) which may
poison the central nervous system if used in large amounts, children
are particularly susceptible. Most have been tested on animals. Citronella,
Eucalyptus, Tea-Tree, and Lavender oils are readily available, but
also poisonous if ingested or used excessively so be warned. 78
Insulin -from the
pancreas of hogs and oxen. Used by diabetics. Alternatives: synthetics,
cultivated human insulin, diet change.
Iodine - added to
salt, iodine helps metabolize fats, produce energy, 60% of the iodine
we eat is stored in the thyroid gland and used in the manufacture
of thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism, energy levels, and
the burning of fat. 46
Isinglass - a gelatine
derived from the swim bladders of tropical fish, used as a clearing
agent in beers and wines. Agar-agar and bentonite clay have been used
as alternatives.
Ivory - 70, 000 elephants
are killed every year in Africa for their tusks. 55 -
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