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Green Food Feast

Green Food Feast contains 22 different grasses, herbs, roots, fruits, algae, and veggies. The following is information on each of them.

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Spirulina, Chlorella, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, Oat Grass, Rose hips, Acerola Berry Extract, Alfalfa leaf, Nettles leaf, Dandelion leaf, Licorice root, Ginger root, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Spinach, Red Clover Blossoms, Bee Pollen, Cilantro leaf, Bladderwrack, Kelp, Irish Moss.

Blue-Green Algae

Spirulina and Chlorella are simple, blue green algae. They are grown in mineral rich, pure water. The Chlorella walls are gently cracked to allow the nutrients to be released and assimilated directly by the body. Chlorella is the darkest green of all the algae, and possesses an extremely high amount of chlorophyll. It has been shown to greatly help the immune system, to help with cancer, and tumors. Chlorella has been shown to have protective factors from radioactive exposure and from infectious bacteria and viruses. It stimulates the activity of T-cells and macrophages by increasing interferon levels. It is this interferon that enhances the immune system’s ability to combat foreign invaders, whether bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or foreign proteins.

Spirulina is used as high power food. It thrives in warm alkaline fresh-water. It is 61-75% protein by weight and contains most of the known amino acids including all nine of the essential amino acids which people must obtain from their food. It is considered the highest source of digestive plant protein and when comparing it to all food sources it is second only to dried whole eggs.

Spirulina is a very high source of the Vitamin A precursor, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), calcium, the B Vitamins and Chlorophyll. In comparison to other foods, Spirulina has many more times Beta Carotene than carrots. It contains 250% more vitamin B 12 than liver and four times the protein of beef. Spirulina is 65-71% protein by weight and beef is about 18%.

Proteins from Spirulina are 80-85% assimilated compared to 20% for beef protein. Spirulina contains 26 times the calcium of milk, lots of phosphorous and niacin. It is a complete food except for it’s lack of sufficient carbohydrates. It is beneficial for any and all ailments of the body because of its wonderful nutritional contents. Spirulina will also boost the immune system.

These blue-green algae are among the most efficient blood cell and tissue builders and are extremely good health and energy boosters. They help to satisfy hunger and balance sugar levels. They help mental clarity and alertness by providing good nutrition to the brain. Both are considered “Brain Foods”. They are good RNA/DNA balancers. They aid the body in cleansing and removing toxic poisons. They have been shown to actually bind with heavy metals and pesticides like PCBs that can accumulate in our bodies. Their cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as their protection of the liver help to keep the blood clean. These blue green algae have been the subject of much research.

Herbs

Alfalfa leaf has been shown to help with all kinds of disorders including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular, and digestive problems, liver and skin problems and bleeding disorders. It is a member of the legume family and contains 8 essential amino acids, 4 times the vitamin C as citrus juices, is very, very high in calcium and is rich in vitamin K. The leaves contain lots of beta-carotene and it is a very reliable source of vitamin E. Alfalfa has a balance of chemical and mineral constituents identical to human hemoglobin. It has a natural ability to stimulate and feed the pituitary gland and is a rich source of vitamin B12.

Nettle leaf is an excellent liver and blood tonic. It is also a tonic for the endocrine system. It can be used for hypothyroidism and helps to increase thyroid function. It will cleanse the digestivetract and help with stomach problems. It neutralizes uric acid and helps prevent crystallization, aiding in its elimination from the system, thus relieving gout and arthritis. Nettle leaves are extremely high in minerals, especially iron and calcium.

Red Clover has a long history as a medicinal herb. Like Alfalfa, this plant sends roots down deep into the soil drawing up an abundance of minerals and nutrients. Red Clover blossoms are an excellent blood purifier. They stimulate the liver and activate the gall bladder. Researchers have discovered that the blossoms of Red Clover contain Molybdenum in trace amounts. It is apparently this molybdenum that helps the system to discharge nitrogenous waste, and this aids in cleansing the system of impurities and helps retard the spread of infection. Molybdenum and iron possess the ability to form special antibodies of protection from rattlesnake, scorpion and other poisonous bites and stings. It is one of the best herbs for treating all varieties of cancer anywhere in the body. For over 100 years Red Clover has been used to treat and prevent cancer.

Dandelion also helps to detoxify the system, improve health, increase mobility and reduce stiffness in the joints. This herb is invigorating and strengthening to the body. Dandelioncontains all the nutritive salts that are required for the body to purify the blood. It contains high amounts of potassium and organic sodium which will balance the body’s electrolytes. Dandelionis a tonic to the liver and to the endocrine system as well as a good blood purifier. It is regarded as one of the best herbs for building up the blood and for helping with anemia because it is rich in iron. Dandelionleaves contain 7,000 units of Vitamin A per ounce. It is important to realize that there is always a vitamin A deficiency in a person found to have cancer. Dandelionis a high nutrient food. It has been used for calcium deficiencies and it will improve the enamel of the teeth.

The last herb used is Cilantro. Cilantro is often recommended when a person is dealing with heavy metal contamination or about to have their amalgam fillings removed. It will bind with the toxic substances, not allowing them to be absorbed by the body and aiding in their removal.

Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen has been called by the US dept. of Agriculture to be the most nutritious food we can eat. It contains every nutrient required to sustain and support life in a pure, raw and unaltered, highly digestible, organic form. It is considered to contain every chemical substance needed to maintain life, nourish, rejuvenate and heal.

The Seaweeds

Kelp, Bladderwrack and Irish Moss are all very similar plants. They are harvested off the sea floor. As a product of the ocean, they contain many of the numerous elements that the ocean contains. These elements include high nutritive quantities of iodine, bromine, alginic acid, alginates, and other organic cell salts considered vital to health in a concentrated form necessary for life, thus they stimulate metabolism, and strengthen the body system. Especially important of these cell salts is sodium alginate. These nutrient salts affect such organs as the thyroid gland which controls many body functions by affecting such things as the endocrine system. Therefore the “sea vegetables” are considered to be thyroid stimulators and gland balancers and they help to regulate metabolism. These seaweeds are considered some of the best foods for nourishing the entire endocrine system (endocrine glands).

These seaweeds, because they have such a rich supply of nutrients from the sea, have the buffering ability to neutralize wastes, they also aid in a cleansing regime, since they can bind radioactive strontium, barium and cadmium in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing their absorption into the body. It has been concluded that Algin is responsible for cancer prevention in Japan. It is reasoned that the alginates affect the T-cells. The seaweeds also help to soothe irritated throats and mucous membranes. They soothe coughs, dissolve firm masses and tumors, treat enlarged thyroids, lymph node enlargement, swollen and painful testes and reduce edema. All of these things can be caused by a malfunction of the thyroid gland.

Iodine is important in the function of the thyroid gland whether over-active or under-active. It is especially helpful for those sick with cancer and other degenerative wasting sicknesses, for ailing and convalescent patients and during pregnancy or times of stress. These seaweeds promote the healthy growth of hair, skin, nails, and help to balance the effects of stress, guard against sickness, aid in digestion and respiration and generally promote a healthy functioning, balanced system.

Wild Fruits

Rose hips, Acerola berries, and Cranberries are some of the richest sources of Vitamin C today. Natural Flavonoids are essential for Vitamin C to be assimilated and used by the body, but they are always found together in nature. These fruits contain the highest concentration of both bio-flavonoids and Vitamin C of any herb. Vitamin C is vitally necessary for every cell in our bodies. Bioflavonoids are vital to rebuild and strengthen body tissues and are especially important in the building and maintaining of a good blood-vascular system to include preventing and healing fragile capillaries. Vitamin C from these natural sources has been used to treat cancer and to prevent and treat infections. It helps with tissue tone and balance.

Cereal Grasses

The cereal grasses contained in Green Food Feast are Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, and Oat grass. These grasses are excellent sources of nutrients which the body needs for growth, repair and well-being. Barley grass has been shown to have anti-inflammatory action, is high in organic sodium which helps people who have arthritis, and has actually been shown to repair the DNA in cells in addition to the chlorophyll and a myriad of vitamins and minerals it contains. Wheat grass has been used to combat cancer. It is high in chlorophyll, vitamins, and other important nutrients, helping to purify the liver and the blood, aiding in digestion, and removing heavy metals from the body. Oat grass is rich in calcium and magnesium. It is also supportive for the thyroid gland, has antiseptic properties and is an excellent toner for the whole system.

Roots

Ginger root is a warm vascular stimulant and body cleanser. Considered a warming tonic, it contains lots of minerals. It alkalinizes the system and stimulates the digestive tract. It encourages the removal of toxins through the skin and through increased kidney filtration. Licorice root is used as an endocrine tonic. It contains chemical substances that are similar to adrenal cortical hormones so it is beneficial for adrenal deficiency and glandular imbalances. It is also used to regulate and normalize hormonal production. It is an excellent herb for the liver both as a tonic and a detoxifier.

Veggies

In this category we have Spinach, Broccoli, Kale, and Cabbage. The brassicas and spinach are super heroes of the vegetable kingdom with rich vitamin A content, and a nice dark green color. They are high in calcium, iron and vitamin C. A cup of broccoli actually has as much vitamin C as an orange and fulfils your daily vitamin C requirement. They are high in protein and contain the B complex, lutein, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. The vitamins, phyto-chemicals, indoles, and aromatic isothiocynates may be responsible for boosting certain enzymes that help to detoxify the body. These enzymes help to prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure.

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