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PRESCRIPTIONS SUMMER 2017

8 NAKED WISDOM

THE LAST NUTRITION LESSON YOU'LL EVER NEED!

By John McDougall, MD

Love your COLORFUL KALE! Pick up the red, too. Red and green kale's nutritional benefit is almost identical and both are great options for a nutrientdense green leafy vegetable, packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, and other life-saving antioxidants. Always choose organically grown leafy greens or grow them at home!

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NAKED HEALTH Vitamin D Fact & Eye-Candy Sheet

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Naked FOOD The Perfect Meal For Busy People

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NAKED COLUMN Calling All Rebels!

By Brian C. Hart, MeD

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NAKED WELLNESS Detoxifying Your Pineal Gland

By Michele Lastella

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NAKED LIFESTYLE Summer Grilling The Naked Way

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NAKED LIFE Naked Food Book Club

By Denise DeSerio

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NAKED FAMILY 5 Ways To Make The Most Of Summer

By Robin D. Everson

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NAKED Truth Best Diet For Rheumatoid Arthritis

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NAKED TRUTH Big Pharma: The Modern Day Mafia

By Margarita Restrepo, CPBN

FROM THE EDITOR In this issue we are calling out to you, objectively, sincerely, and directly. We have been, collectively as a society, trusting that all these big giants out there are doing their job and protecting our

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best interest. Hopefully forwarding our donations to those in need, fighting illnesses, cleaning up the planet, and creating the drugs and therapies that will someday save us. Well, they aren’t.

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equals money in our world. The good news is the good guys always win. And though there is more than one battle, the good guys always prevail. We are something they aren’t: An army of almighty power.

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THE LAST NUTRITION LESSON YOU'LL EVER NEED!

BY JOHN MCDOUGALL, MD

N

utrients

are

substances

that our bodies need for

or saccharides. Molecules of these

simple

sugars

attach

their maintenance, repair, and

together to make long branch-

growth. Our foods contain the

ing

following basic nutrients: car-

carbohydrates.

bohydrates, fats, proteins, and

carbohydrate

water.

commonly referred to as starch.

The Four Macronutrients

When eaten, enzymes disas-

chains

called

complex

These molecules

large are

semble these chains back into

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Carbohydrates are the body’s

the simple sugars. These simple

most efficient way to get ev-

sugars then pass easily through

erything it needs. Produced by

the intestinal wall into the

plants through photosynthesis,

bloodstream for distribution to

carbohydrates are made from

all the cells in your body. Meta-

compounds of carbon, hydro-

bolic processes change these

gen and oxygen called sugars

simple sugars into energy.

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NAKED WISDOM Dietary fibers are even longer

Our bodies can synthesize most

Water makes up a large part

chains of complex carbohy-

fats from carbohydrates. These

of our foods, too. Although it

drates – so complex that they

are said to be “nonessential”

yields no energy, water is an

don’t get entirely digested.

fats because we don’t need to

essential element for life. It’s

Most fibers eventually end up

get them from what we eat.

not just a passive solvent in

in the colon and form the bulk

There are only a few unsaturat-

which salts, compounds and

of your stool. Many people

ed fats we need to be healthy

gasses

think fibers are only the husks

that our bodies can’t make by

ticipates actively in forming

of grains and the long stringy

themselves.

these

building blocks of cells and is

components in fruits and veg-

“essential” fats, we have to

the environment in which cells

etables, but dietary fibers are

eat them.

live. About 60 percent of your

To

get

present in all plant tissues. Even

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interact;

water

par-

body is actually water!

peeled potatoes, for example,

Proteins provide the raw ma-

contain lots of fiber.

terials for a large part of the

Because these four nutrients

functional and structural com-

make up the largest portion of

Fats are also complex molecules

ponents of our bodies. Only as

any food by weight, they are

made up of carbon, oxygen,

a last resort are they used as a

often referred to as macronu-

and hydrogen. While not as

source of energy. All proteins

trients. Our foods also contain

easily digested as sugars, fats

are built from various combina-

two micronutrients – vitamins

remain an important nutrient

tions of the same 22 relatively

and minerals – that make up

and source of energy. Fats are

simple molecules called amino

only a tiny percentage of our

divided into two categories:

acids. Think of amino acids like

food by weight.

saturated fats (solid at room

the letters of an alphabet that

temperature), most commonly

can form a whole dictionary of

found in animal tissues, and

words with different meanings.

unsaturated fats (liquid), most

Those “different words” are all

Vitamins

commonly found in plants.

the different proteins found in

pounds that are synthesized

nature. Proteins are found in

for the most part only by

all foods, both plant and ani-

plants and bacteria (though

mal, and our bodies can make

humans and most large mam-

most of them from scratch.

mals can synthesize vitamin

Only eight of the 22 amino

D with the help of sunlight).

acids are “essential.” Just like

Because of this, our supply of

the unsaturated fats above,

vitamins must come from plant

we have to get these eight

foods and our own bowel

essential

from

bacteria. “Vita” means life, and

our food for us to enjoy good

as the name indicates, vitamins

health.

are essential for our existence.

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amino

acids

Micronutrients are

organic

com-

Minerals

ous non-nutrients, substances

Plant foods contain both simple

inorganic

that are not necessary for life

and

matter, primarily the earth, and

or good health. Many of these

in various amounts. Fruits are

are also essential in our food

substances, such as cholester-

often more than 90 percent

for good health. Minerals par-

ol, pesticides, herbicides, and

carbohydrate, but most of their

ticipate in thousands of meta-

additives, present real threats

carbohydrates are the sweet-

bolic reactions that take place

to our health. Even though

tasting simple forms of carbo-

throughout

For

these non-nutrients make up

hydrate, such as glucose and

example, iron in the enzyme

a small amount by weight of

fructose.

hemoglobin transports oxygen

our foods, their health signifi-

vegetables store most of their

in our red blood cells. Some

cance can be great, causing

calories as complex carbohy-

minerals are important ele-

problems like heart disease

drates, but since they contain

ments in our structural mate-

and cancer.

very few total calories, the

that

are

come

micronutrients from

the

body.

rial, like calcium which is a large part of bones and teeth.

complex

carbohydrates

Green

and

yellow

amount of complex carbohyCarbohydrates: A Closer Look

drate they provide in the diet is small. Whole grains (rice and

Non-Nutrients Our foods also contain vari-

Carbohydrates are made by

corn), whole grain flours (wheat

plants and stored in their

and rye, as well as whole grain

leaves, stems, roots and fruits.

pastas made from them, such

Percent of calories found as carbohydrates in various foods Almonds Whole Wheat Bread Carrots Corn Lobster Oranges Pork Whole Wheat Pasta Tofu

13 75 92 94 1 88 0 81 23

Beans (kidney) Brussels Sprouts Cheddar Cheese Eggs Milk (whole) Peanuts Potatoes Sugar* Tomatoes

72 74 2 2 30 16 90 100 85

Beef Cabbage Chicken Grapefruit Oatmeal Peanut Butter Rice (brown) Sweet Potatoes Turkey

0 85 0 93 71 15 89 92 0

*When we hear or read the word “sugar”, most of us think of granular white table sugar. Unlike the simple sugars found in ripe fruit, this kind of sugar should be eaten only in limited quantities. After the refining process, it contains no fibers, proteins, essential fats, vitamins, or minerals. It is purely concentrated sugar. Nothing could better deserve the descriptive term “empty calories,” because calories are all it provides. Although refined sugar can provide energy, too much refined sugar in the diet can lead to tooth decay, obesity, and high levels of triglycerides. When “empty calories” make up a substantial part of the diet, the result is a nutritional imbalance that weakens the body’s defense and repair systems, making us susceptible to diseases from infection to cancer.

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NAKED WISDOM as wheat and soba noodles),

son, and they’re also abundant

cause it works. Loading up on

tubers (potatoes and yams), le-

in essential amino acids (from

carbohydrates several times a

gumes (beans and peas), and

proteins), essential fats, fibers,

day will give you the energy

winter squashes (acorn and

and minerals. Many starches,

to race through your busy life.

Hubbard) contain large quanti-

such as the much-maligned

ties of complex carbohydrates

potato, have a full complement

The only food from animals in

and thus are known as starch-

of vitamins as well, whereas

which a carbohydrate is found

es. Rice, corn, and other grains,

grains and legumes need the

in significant amounts is milk,

as well as potatoes, typically

help of fruits or green and yel-

which contains a simple sugar

store about 80 percent of their

low vegetables in order to pro-

called lactose, but lactose can’t

calories in the form of complex

vide adequate vitamin A and C.

be digested by most adults,

carbohydrates.

Beans,

peas,

and consequently, can cause

and lentils are approximately

You’ve probably heard that

assorted evidences of indiges-

70 percent complex carbohy-

marathon runners and other

tion, such as diarrhea, stomach

drates.

endurance athletes “load up”

cramps, and hurtful amounts

on carbohydrates before an

of gas.

Starches contain sufficient calo-

event in order to store energy-

ries to easily meet the energy

providing

for

In general, Americans eat far

requirements of an active per-

the long race. They do this be-

too few calories from carbo-

carbohydrates

hydrates – only about 40%. To make things worse, the kinds Grams of fiber present in portions of food that yield 100 calories

of carbohydrates eaten most commonly are “empty calories” in the form of white sugar, corn

Beans (kidney) Bread (whole wheat) Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Corn Green Beans Grapefruit Kale Oatmeal Peas

1.5 0.7 4.4 4.3 2.3 3.7 0.7 4.0 0.8 3.4 0.3 2.4

Peanuts (with skin) Peanuts (without skin) Potatoes Radishes Rice (brown) Scallions Soybeans Pasta (whole wheat) Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Tofu Yams

0.8 0.3 0.6 4.1 0.2 2.0 1.4 0.6 0.6 2.3 0.1 0.9

Fibers are made only by plants and found only in vegetable foods. There is no fiber in beef, pork, chicken, lobster, cheese, egg, or other animal-derived foods.

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syrup, and fructose. A healthy diet, like the McDougall diet, is closer to 80% carbohydrate from nutritious foods: starches, vegetables and fruits.

John McDougall, MD is a boardcertified internist, author of 11 national best-sellers, host of the nationally syndicated television show McDougall M.D., and medical director of the McDougall Program. Visit DrMcdougall.com

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SUMMER DAY'S DREAM CLEANSER Yield: 2 Servings. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

INGREDIENTS •

1 organic yellow or green apple, with skin

•

1 stalk organic celery

•

½ cup organic fennel, chopped

•

5 leaves organic basil

•

½ organic cucumber

•

2 cups cold filtered water

A truly unique mélange of flavors is enjoyed in this refreshing summer smoothie.

METHOD Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and pulse for about 10 seconds. Serve and enjoy immediately.

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VITAMIN D FACT & EYE CANDY SHEET

Stop smoking.

Exercise.

Vigorous exercise linked to higher vitamin D levels, lower heart disease risk. Research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests some new reasons why that's so— most notably, that it boosts vitamin D.

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Active smoking or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke is associated with reduced levels of vitamin D3 in the blood stream.

Smoking also lowers estrogen levels in both men and women. Estrogen is important because it helps the bones to hold calcium and other minerals that make bones strong.

Tanning beds?

A tanning doesn't provide you with the vitamin D that you need, nor is it safer than tanning outdoors. It is the UVB (the sun burning rays), not UVA, which helps the body produce vitamin D, so you are increasing your risk of skin cancer without receiving any benefit!

Go outdoors.

Take it in.

There are few naturally occurring food sources of vitamin D. If you do not get regular sun exposure, a supplement or supplemented food is likely needed.

Ten minutes of sunshine on your arms provide 10,000 IUs of vitamin D, compared with 100 IUs of vitamin D from a fortified beverage.

While the upper limit of vitamin D consumption considered safe is set at 4,000 IUs, there is no toxic level of vitamin D that can be received from sunlight.

Get your protein from plants.

Animal protein (fish, poultry, red meat, eggs, and dairy products) tends to leach calcium from the bones and encourages its passage into the urine.

Choose plant proteins such as in beans, grains, and vegetables.

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CARROT DOGS Yield: 6 Sandwiches. Recipe by Chef Del Sroufe from The China Study Family Cookbook.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

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Kids of all ages love hot dogs—the epitome of American food. Keep these carrot dogs on hand so your kids can have them whenever they want a quick meal.

INGREDIENTS •

6 large carrots, peeled and trimmed to fit your hot dog buns

•

2 cups filtered water

•

1/4 cup tamari

•

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

•

4 garlic cloves, minced

•

1 tsp. granulated onion

•

1 tsp. mustard powder

•

1 tsp. ground coriander

•

1/2 tsp. ground mace

•

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

•

1/4 tsp. black pepper

•

6 hot dog buns, toasted if desired

METHOD 1. Bring a 2-quart pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and bring the water back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the carrots cook until they are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the carrots and rinse them under cool water to stop the cooking.

2. While the carrots are cooking, whisk together the water, tamari, red wine vinegar, garlic,

granulated

onion,

mustard

powder,

coriander, mace, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a baking dish. Add the carrots to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the dish a nd refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the carrots and the marinade and cook, turning the carrots occasionally, until most of the marinade has evaporated and the carrots have started to brown, about 10 minutes.

4. Serve in a bun with your favorite toppings.

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GO-TO MealS

3. Adding raw veggies can also be as easy as simply chopping or slicing them up. Mix the colors! If you choose black beans, add red beet

For Busy People

fun with it.

4. Prepare one meal in advance, or take one day a week to make all of your to-go meals. Stick them in the

Seems like we are all busy. We

satiated during a long day. Plant

fridge and remind yourself to take

want meals that are as fast to pre-

starches are great options during

them with you every morning.

pare as they are to eat. That’s one

lunch and dinner, but if you like to

of the reasons fast food comes in

have them at breakfast, go for it.

so handy to the busy person, be-

2. Smoothies are also great, but

1. Try switching those long business

cause whatever fills the hunger

they cannot be the only healthy

meetings to quicker chats on the

gap does the trick. Unless you are

food you eat during the day. They

phone or email updates.

able to control what goes on your

must be accompanied by a whole-

2. Make sure you have at least 30

plate in every meal, then there

some plant-based lunch, one or

minutes for lunch to eat undis-

might be some things that can be

two snacks, one dinner, plen-

turbed every day. Chew your food

improved. Here are some useful

ty of water, and plenty of rest.

and eat slowly. The digestive pro-

tips.

*

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or purple cabbage and so on. Have

* Preparation Wins.

*

At Work & At Home.

cess is a symphony on its own and it goes hand in hand with the

Prioritize Health .

1. Make food at home, even if you

amount of nutrients your body will

It might be easier said than done,

don’t cook. Preparation does re-

end up absorbing or wasting.

but you must make time for you

quire a bit of time, but it pays

3. Redistribute your time. Doing

and your wellbeing. Sipping on a

off every time, not only to your

things in batches is more effective

smoothie all morning is not the

pocketbook,

than sporadically during the day or

answer to a healthy lifestyle, nei-

health. Stock up on a few mason

week.

ther is the chicken-less salad you

jars with lids and put one together

4. Divide the tasks around the

order from the fast food joint very

every night before going to bed.

house. If you live by yourself,

day. Like all things in life, you need

The same applies to preparing

divide the tasks in a weekly basis

balance, and you need to be able

school lunches for your kids or for

and make sure you add your food

to provide yourself with good,

long days out.

preparation time.

quality fuel for your body, mind,

2. Market-bought cooked or frozen

and soul. These three are connect-

beans are inexpensive and easy to

ed to one another. Try this instead:

prepare. Choose organic, non-GMO

Take some time for you and prac-

1. Include plenty of plant starches

options when it comes to frozen

tice the act of gratitude. Your

(peas, beans, corn, whole grains,

legumes and other starches such

mental health and stress reduction

etc.).

These will provide your

as corn and even veggies. These

activities are also vital to reduce

body with energy and good car-

can be steamed or simply sautéed

free radicals and oxidative stress

bohydrates and will help you feel

before adding them to a meal jar.

inside your body.

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but

your

overall

*

Give Your Body a Break.

Fitting into a new way of eating, like any other habit, eventually just becomes second nature. The struggle dissipates, and healthy eating is just another thing you do every day.

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Decoding The Perfect Meal +

Sprouts are living cells that regenerate the human body because of their high concentration of RNA, DNA, protein, and essential nutrients. They are the most reliable year-round source of Chlorophyll, vitamin C, carotenoid A, many B vitamins, and enzymes.

Allium Vegetables The Main Bunch:

Make your meal base of starchy vegetables. Whole and pseudo-grains, root veggies, and legumes are great choices. Add in cruciferous, nightshades, alliums, other leafy greens, and living foods to make a perfect combination of nutrients and colors.

The Perfect Pairs: K Cruciferous + allium family vegetables aid cancer prevention and reduce the

Raw or cooked, onions, French shallots, leeks, scallions, and herbs such as garlic and chives slow and stop cancer cells from proliferating.

Cruciferous Vegetables Bok choy, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, radishes, turnips, and watercress activate a key receptor on our intestinal immune cells that helps fight pathogens and toxins. They help detoxify the liver as well!

risk of prostate cancer progression,

Starchy Vegetables

breast cancer recurrence, bladder

Vegetable starches can also act as a prebiotic! Bean starches resist digestion and end up in our large intestine, where they can then feed our good bacteria, just like fiber does. Resistant starch is found naturally in many common foods, including grains, vegetables, seeds, and some nuts, but potatoes and beans are the winning starchresistant veggies.

cancer, and the spread of lung cancer cells. Nutrients in red and orange veggies such as tomatoes and peppers get better absorbed when paired with omega-3 fatty acids.

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The Add-ons:

If you are heart-healthy, try adding whole foods with omega-3 fats such as nuts, seeds, and fruits like avocadoes and olives. Small seeds should be consumed milled in order for the body to absorb them.

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Nightshade and Root Vegetables Tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, yucca, and bell peppers among others are all packed with fiber, and compounds that protect and help lower the risk against chronic diseases including Parkinson’s!

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Make it resealable to avoid food waste

Use glass instead of plastic containers

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Eat the Rainbow

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Almighty Sushi Rolls Yield: 2 Rolls. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

Raw broccoli, processed into a rice-like texture, is what makes this sushi “almighty�. Raw broccoli gives you more nutritional bang for your buck, as it retains all of its water-soluble vitamins and other nutrients that may otherwise be diminished during cooking.

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INGREDIENTS For the Mango-Ginger Dipping Sauce: •

1 ripened mango (any type)

•

½ inch piece organic ginger, peeled

•

½ cup filtered water

For the Rolls: •

1 cup chopped broccoli (or ½ cup zucchini + ½ cup broccoli*)

•

2 whole organic carrots, shredded

•

1 whole avocado, sliced, divided

•

Juice of one lemon

•

1 Tbsp. tamari

•

½ whole organic pepper, julienned

•

1 stalk organic celery, julienned

•

2 nori sheets

METHOD For the dipping sauce: Blend all ingredients together and set aside.

For the Rolls: 1. In a food processor, add the chopped broccoli or broccoli/zucchini and pulse until minced and a rice-like texture is obtained.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash ½ of the avocado with a fork and sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon. Add the tamari and mix well.

Gradually add the broccoli, combine with the mashed avocado, and set aside.

3.

Slice

the

remaining

avocado

half

and

sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice. Set aside.

4. To make the sushi, place a nori sheet on a sushi mat or board. Starting from the bottom of the nori sheet, add the broccoli rice and gently flatten down on the sheet. Make sure 3/4 of the sheet is covered.

5. Fill the bottom of the spread with a long strip of veggies and avocado. Roll upward from the bottom of the sheet (the edge that has filling on it) tightly, and seal the end with a bit of water if necessary. Repeat the process for the remaining sheet. Cut rolls into even bite-sized pieces and enjoy with the dipping sauce and some tamari on the side. *Chef’s Note: If you are not a big fan of broccoli, use a mixture of broccoli and zucchini.

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BY Brian C. Hart, M.Ed

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NAKED REBEL These are troubling times for

Another option is to just hun-

many of us. Turning on the

ker down. I am sure we all know

news each day can often leave

friends who feel that if they

one in a swirling headspace

just ride it out, it will get bet-

of worry and concern: global warming, Syrian gas attacks, ISIS, the opioid epidemic, another school shooting, economic divides, corporate malfeasance, chronic

disease

epidemics,

among numerous other troubling topics.

And then there is President Trump. While it is important

"...a person who follows a plant-based diet produces the equivalent of 50% less carbon dioxide, uses 1/11th oil, 1/13th water, and 1/18th land compared to a meat-lover. ..."

we know. As one liberal friend said

to

me,

“We

survived

Reagan and both Bushes. We will get through Trump, too.”

But, aren’t things different?

They certainly feel different.

According to climate expert Dr. Richard Oppenlander, “Tipping points have already been reached. We have 50- to 60-

to recognize that Mr. Trump should not receive the full

protect us from predatory fi-

years of top soil use, and with

blame for the myriad challenges

nancial practices, tax laws that

climate change, we have a 50-

our nation and world face, as

reward the wealthy, increased

to 75-year range before things

the Democratic Party is not by

military spending, and a gutting

become unbearable.” In addi-

any means innocent, he seems

of social safety nets in the

tion, according the World Eco-

to have ushered in an era of

name of fiduciary responsibility.

nomic Forum and the United Nations, the world is facing, and

governance in the United States

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ter. Political eras come and go,

that plays to many of our worst

So, the existential question is

will continue to face, numer-

human traits: selfishness, fear,

this: what is one to do during

ous other challenges such as a

paranoia, greed, hubris, a wor-

such acute times? Many folks I

global finance shortage, lagging

ship of celebrity, egotism, ag-

know have been writing edito-

gender equality, mass unem-

gressiveness,

instant

rials, marching, attending town

ployment, ongoing civil wars,

gratification…in short, the sev-

hall meetings, canvassing, and

and large-scale human migra-

en deadly sins and their close

getting their opinions heard

tions on larger and larger scales.

affiliates appear to be making a

through any means necessary,

strong comeback in 2017, with

even small acts of civil disobe-

It is estimated that by 2050

President Trump leading the

dience. However, jobs, children,

we will have a global popula-

charge. The resulting policies:

and other responsibilities can

tion of 9.7 billion people, with

a rejection of green initiatives,

often keep many of us from

most of the growth occurring

a deregulation of industry, a

being able to join the throngs

in Africa and Asia. As stated by

loosening of corporate polic-

of individuals who have become

John Wilmoth, director of the

ing, a weakening of laws that

so politically active lately.

population division in the UN’s

denial,

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department of economic and

Even Thomas Jefferson knew

• The medical industrial com-

social affairs, “The concentra-

the importance of a bit of re-

plex that seeks to keep us sick

tion of population growth in the

bellion within a democracy.

to

poorest countries presents its

In his famous 1787 letter to

Americans

own set of challenges, making

James Madison after Shay’s

stents each year at a price of

it more difficult to eradicate

Rebellion, the revolt by farm-

$30,000 each, a procedure that

poverty and inequality, to com-

ers in western Massachusetts,

usually needs to be repeated if a

bat hunger and malnutrition,

he posits, “I hold it that a little

patient does not change their

and to expand educational en-

rebellion now and then is a

diet.)

rolment and health systems, all

good thing, and as necessary

• Corporate food profits that

of which are crucial to the suc-

in the political world as storms

are generated by the selling of

cess of the new sustainable

in the physical.”

highly processed foods that

increase

profit

(500,000

receive

coronary

make us ill (roughly $200 billion

development agenda.”

If each day, we can wake and

in 2016.)

In other words, we are facing

nourish our bodies with whole

• Foreign policy that is focused

challenges larger in scale and

plant-based meals, we are ac-

on fossil fuel acquisition (since

with

tively and consciously saying

28 calories of fossil fuel energy

“NO” to:

is needed to produce 1 calorie of

greater

consequences

than ever before in human history. Meanwhile, our nation has

meat.)

elected a leader who seems

• Global depletion and human-

somewhat

in

caused global warming (30

trying to alleviate global hu-

to 50% of greenhouse gasses

man suffering or taking the

are produced by animal agri-

long view on any issue of se-

culture), which both create or

rious consequence. To him,

exacerbate humanitarian crises

global warming is a myth.

and conflicts (see Syrian civil

uninterested

war.)

Again, what is one to do? So,

• Fully preventable diseases

• Inefficient uses of our natural

here is my simple answer: adopt

that hinder our ability to live

resources and land (2,500 gal-

a

plant-based

a full life (meat and dairy con-

lons of water is used to produce

diet today, and get as many of

sumption has been directly

1 lb. of beef; 2.5 acres of land

your friends and family mem-

linked to heart disease, type

are used per cow; 75% of the

bers as possible to do the same.

2 diabetes, erectile dysfunc-

world’s fisheries are depleted

In fact, let’s take this one step

tion, cancer growth, high blood

or exploited.)

further. Let’s start to talk about

pressure, and many auto-im-

• Destruction of the world’s

WFPB eating as a conscious

mune diseases; 600,000 Ameri-

rainforest (beef production is

act of rebellion. That’s right:

cans die of heart disease each

responsible for 90% of rain

rebellion.

year.)

forest destruction.)

whole

food,

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NAKED REBEL • Mass extinction of non-human

• A food supply that can meet

only to fill your pantries with

species (animal agriculture is

all global nutritional needs (an

life-affirming food and share it

the leading cause of species

additional 4 billion people could

and your convictions with all those around you.

When someone asks you if you have become politically active in response to recent national challenges, you can respond, “Yes! I am so glad you asked. I am a proud plant-based freedom fighter, a member of the rebel alliance of whole-food,

extinction, the largest in 65

be fed if land currently used to

million years.)

grow crops for livestock were

•

Big

Pharma’s

large-scale

profiteering from preventable

plant-based eaters.”

given over to crops for human

Thoreau reminds us that, in the

consumption).

face of injustice, “Let your life be a counter-friction to stop

diseases (erectile dysfunction, high

Remember, according to the

the machine.” We who adopt

blood pressure; Lipitor sales

American Journal of Clinical

a whole food, plant-based life-

peaked at $9 billion dollars

Nutrition, a person who follows

style can do this now, we can

annually; Viagra earns about $2

a plant-based diet produces

do it without violence, and

billion per year.)

the equivalent of 50% less car-

we can make a difference

bon dioxide, uses 1/11th oil,

immediately.

heart

disease,

cancer,

And this list is just scratching

1/13th water, and 1/18th land

the surface. As well, and more

compared

meat-lover.

The time is now that we proudly

importantly, we will be saying

The numbers are more than

and vociferously raise our forks

“YES” to:

compelling.

in defiance.

to

a

• Health and vibrancy

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• Life and longevity

So,

whole-food,

Brian Hart, M.Ed is an educa-

• Other species

plant-based rebel! Each meal is

tional consultant and nutritional

• The future of human race

an act of defiance, each forkful

educator. He and his wife, Jane

• Thrift and conservation (as

should be seen as a fist in the

Esselstyn, RN, cookbook author,

opposed to waste and consum-

air against all that you stand

speaker, and health researcher,

erism)

against and in support of all

travel the country educating

• Preservation of the planet

that you believe to be true.

people about the benefits of

• Simplicity and hope through

You need not take up arms or

whole food, plant-based eating.

action

lob rocks to do this. You need

Visit them at www.hcissc.com.

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NAKED HEALING

detoxifying YOUR

T

he endocrine system is the magnificent machine behind

our body’s proper functioning. It puts it all together by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system. This is how hormones are carried to the organs in the body. The collection of glands that comprise the endocrine system produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and devel-

pineal

gland

opment, tissue function, sexual

BY MICHELE LASTELLA

function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. The most common endocrine disease in the United States is diabetes.

middle of the brain at the same

regulate body composition, body

Other common disorder is hypo-

level as the eyes. How we think

fluids, muscle and bone growth,

thyroidism, which occurs when

or feel every day depends on the

sugar and fat metabolism, and

the thyroid gland does not pro-

pineal gland. The quality and du-

possibly heart function. HGH also

duce enough thyroid hormone to

ration of our sleep relies on how

works to protect lean muscle and

meet the body’s needs. Insufficient

well the pineal gland produces

metabolic balance, a response

thyroid hormone can cause many

melatonin. This tiny organ regu-

triggered

of the body's functions to slow or

lates our daily and seasonal circa-

fasting.

shut down completely. Thyroid

dian rhythms, the sleep/wake pat-

cancer and Hypoglycemia also

terns that determine your hormone

However, the biggest brain benefit

occur due to hormonal imbalances.

levels, stress levels, and physical

from fasting may be the detoxifi-

performance.

cation that occurs during a fast.

accelerated

by

Since the body no longer must

The Glands.

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and

The endocrine system is made up

A study from Intermountain Medi-

work to eliminate new toxins, it

of the pituitary gland, pineal gland,

cal Center showed that people who

is permitted to backtrack and

thyroid gland, parathyroid glands,

partook in a 24-hour fast had be-

clean up older stored toxins that

adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries

tween a 1,300% to 2,000% increase

have collected in the brain and

(in females) and testicles (in males).

in Human Growth Hormone (hGH).

body throughout the course of a

The small, rice-sized, pinecone-

HGH, produced by the pituitary

person’s life. As a fast progresses,

shaped endocrine organ known as

gland, spurs growth in children

the body is able to consume ev-

the pineal gland sits alone in the

and adolescents. It also helps to

erything that is not essential to

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its proper functioning. Bacteria,

velopment in children, particularly

people are low in vitamin D. With-

viruses, fibroid tumors, accumu-

in girls. And this is a serious prob-

out enough vitamin D, calcium

lated waste such as chemicals,

lem as a study from 30 years ago

does not become bioavailable and

heavy metals, pesticides, fluoride,

reported 40% of American children

calcifies human tissue, including

and other toxins can be further

under 17 were found to have pi-

the pineal gland. Sunshine is the

eliminated from the body as a re-

neal calcification in progress. Since

best and most natural source of

sult. One who is new to fasting can

then, we’ve seen children, especial-

Vitamin D.

begin by skipping a meal during

ly girls, experience the early onset

the day. From there one can move

of puberty.

Eliminating fluoride may be the

onto juice fasting and/or spring

best first step for reducing health

water fasting. People suffering

In addition to fluoride, halides like

concerns. To do so, use fluoride-

from a disease or those on medi-

chlorine and bromine also accumu-

free toothpaste, avoid tap water,

cation should always consult a

late and damage the pineal gland.

and drink filtered water. A reverse

healthcare

Calcium supplements containing

osmosis water filter is a good

calcium carbonate are detrimental

option. Eat plenty of fruits and

for our health and are one on the

vegetables, as they are calcium-

Calcification is the biggest prob-

main causes of calcification along

rich foods, rather than taking

lem for the pineal gland. Fluoride

with fluoride.

calcium and get some Vitamin D

accumulates in the pineal gland

calcium is the form that is con-

more than any other organ and

tained in whole foods, like sesame

leads to the formation of phos-

seeds, chia seeds, leafy greens

phate crystals. As your pineal

like spinach and kale, quinoa, or-

Michele Lastella is a social sustain-

gland hardens because of crystal

anges and broccoli to name a few.

ability expert, co-author of Naked

production, less melatonin is pro-

These will not only increase your

Food Magazine’s Master Plants

duced and regulation of your wake/

‘good’ calcium intake but will also

Cookbook, and founder of Sustain-

sleep cycle gets disturbed.

provide you with a more balanced

able Media. He is a Reiki Master,

set of nutrients.

film

professional

before

partaking in a fast.

Research

also

reports

The best form of

fluoride

hardening accelerates sexual de-

from the sun daily, if possible.

writer

and

director,

and

producer of biodynamic wine. Visit Studies also estimate that 1 billion

www.Sustainable.Media

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NAKED KITCHEN

FABULOUS SUMMER PIZZAS Yield: 2 Pizzas Each. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

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Using watermelon wedges as a base, these revitalizing fruit pizzas are a great addition to any summer gathering! Our chefs have created three variations; have fun with them!

# 1. The Eternal Summer INGREDIENTS For the base: •

2 sliced pieces of watermelon

For toppings: •

1 cup mixed organic berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

•

½ organic peach, apple, or pear, sliced

•

½ organic plum, sliced

•

1 organic orange, peeled and divided

Optional toppings: bits of cacao, chia seeds, coconut shreds, and a few leaves of organic mint.

METHOD 1. Divide both watermelon slices into 5 pieces.

2. Sprinkle one half of orange over the apple, pear, or peach slices. The orange will prevent the fruits from browning. Divide all the pieces of sliced fruit equally over both watermelon bases. Spread the slices over the watermelon bases or arrange them per fruit on each individual slice.

Add your optional toppings

and enjoy!

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NAKED KITCHEN

If watermelon is conventionally grown, rInse skin with a water and sea salt solution to wash off pesticides Try other raw veggies such as cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, arugula and squash

# 2. The Risk Taker INGREDIENTS

For the base: • 2 sliced pieces of watermelon For toppings: • ¼ purple onion, thinly sliced • ¼ cup oil-free black olives, sliced • ¼ piece of green, yellow, or orange pepper, julienned • 4 organic basil leaves, chopped • 1 Tbsp. organic vegan cheese shreds METHOD Divide both watermelon slices into 5 pieces and add all topping ingredients. Enjoy!

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Try other sliced fruit combinations: Pineapple + apple + strawberry + kiwi, or pomegranate + banana are great!

# 3. The Minimalist INGREDIENTS

For the base: • 1 large banana • ½ cup berries of your choice •

1 bunch of fresh mint

METHOD Divide both watermelon slices into 5 pieces and add all topping ingredients. Enjoy!

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NAKED LIFESTYLE

SUMMER Grilling The Naked Way!

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Summer season is synonymous with grilling

combination. With small or delicate foods, such

season. Warm weather get-togethers seem to

as vegetables (fungi, potatoes, broccoli) or fruits

not be complete without lighting the grill and

(pineapple, tomato, squash) the usual rule was

throwing on the standard fare of burgers and

to turn to aluminum foil to keep everything

hot dogs. How about making it a plant-based

contained and to prevent burning. However,

affair that sets the tone for new generations

aluminum

of healthy, sustainable, and conscious eaters?

neurotoxic, with mounting evidence that chron-

D i tc h A l u m i n u m , r e a l l y .

ic exposure is a factor in many neurological

Not only is it unsustainable and increases waste,

Parkinson's disease. Food cooked in aluminum

but using aluminum foil with food is a deadly

foil introduces abundant contamination, and

diseases,

has

been

including

long

known

dementia,

to

autism,

be

and

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NAKED LIFESTYLE cooking any type of food in aluminum foil increases the food’s aluminum concentration.

S c a r y F a c t: If you are still a meat eater, check this out: Red meats cooked in aluminum foil showed an increase in aluminum by 89 to 378 percent, and poultry increased by 76 to 214 percent.

Aluminum

levels

increased

even more with higher cooking temperatures

and

longer

cooking times.

Ke e p i n m i n d : Aluminum is added as an emulsifying

agent

in

many

processed cheeses, especially those which are sold as single slices. It is also found in cake mixes,

self-rising

flour,

pre-

pared doughs, waffles, nondairy creamers, pickles, and in some brands of baking

Choose Nature:

Cooking Tips:

The Naked Food #1 pick for

When grilling: Food wrapped

grilling are, Banana leaves! They

with banana leaves can be

are as natural as can be, com-

grilled on a low flame. Flip the

postable, healthy, and best

food constantly and make sure

of all, plant-based! Much like

to not burn.

the hearty fruit, these naturally waxed banana leaves are

Steaming and Baking:

actually widely used all over

a banana leaf with a mixture of

the world. They are easily avail-

blended cooked corn, add spic-

able frozen outside of their

es and extra veggies and you

native regions; the packaged

got yourself a quick tamale. Mix

leaves come cut into wide

whole grains and veggies and

strips or squares and then

you get a green bowl. The key

packed into large envelopes

is to wrap the food well (like

before freezing. When thawed,

a burrito) with the leaves. Use

they retain their moist and flex-

toothpicks to hold the wrap

ible texture and grassy-sweet

together or cut ut a few thin

aroma that make them such a

strings off one of your banana

popular

ingredient.

leaves and use it a wrapping

The leaves are not typically

thread. Hemp thread can also

consumed whole, but rath-

be used to keep it tight while

er they are used as a natural

the steaming process.

cooking

wrapping for cooking foods, as plate liners, or as a flavoring.

Stuff

Banana leaves can be used in place of plates, or placed in a

powder. Read the label! Alumi-

compostable bowl. Your dishes

num is also found in antacids

will look filled with color, flavor,

and most processed foods.

and completely beautiful! Banana leaves can also be used as baking sheets for 6-8 minutes Where to Buy:

in a 200-degree oven or on the

A 1-pound frozen package will

low burner of a grill.

run you only about $3 or $4 at

Av o i d a l u m i n u m c o n ta i n e r s .

C h o o s e p a p e r, w o o d , o r g l a s s c o n ta i n e r s a n d l i d s i n s te a d f o r food storage or marinades.

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most South or Southeast Asian,

Marinating: Instead of plastic

Latin, or African markets, and

bags, you can wrap veggies and

there’s heaps to be done with

seasonings in banana leaves

them, so grab a whole stack.

before slow-roasting them on

the grill. Simple spice combinations such as East Asian seasonings like turmeric, scallions, and tamari

sauce

go

perfectly

almost with any veggie. Banana leaves will add a bit of flavor as well.

Tip: Look for o rg a n i c l e a v e s and wash t h e m g e nt l y before using.

Banana leaves also make a gorgeous table setting. Use them instead of plastic place mats or as serving platters, or even linings for formal tables. Your table will look like a beautiful, biodegradable, and Earthloving plant-based affair.

B e s i d e s B a n a n a Le a v e s ?

- As long as corn is left in its husks and soaked, it can go directly on the grill, with no foil necessary.

- Use a stainless-steel rack for grilling smaller veggies and stainless-steel spatulas to flip the food.

- Use stainless-steel or bamboo skewers for small veggies.

- Other useful kitchen tools for either grilling, baking, or steaming should also be made or stainless-steel, glass, ceramic, or silicone.

- Stay away from other harmful neurotoxins such as copper, iron, and Teflon™ tools and cookware.

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NAKED KITCHEN

MORNING BOWLS OF GOODNESS Yield: 2 Servings per recipe. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

# 1: The Motherlode For the base: •

1 handful organic leafy greens

•

1 banana

•

2 cups non-dairy milk or filtered water

For toppings:

Part smoothie, part cereal, these super-quick, no-cook breakfast bowls are the perfect start to balmy summer mornings!

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•

1 cup organic rolled oats

•

1 organic kiwi, sliced

•

½ cup organic berries, sliced

•

1 Tbsp. chia seeds

•

1 tsp. coconut shreds

•

2 Tbsp. mulberries

•

1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

# 3: The Minimalist For the base: •

1 cup jackfruit or pineapple chunks

•

2 cups non-dairy milk

For toppings: •

Dehydrated fruit (optional)

•

¼ cup mixed raw seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, flax, and sesame

•

Fresh berries

Making Your Bowls: Combine base ingredients in a high-powered blender and divide into two serving bowls. Divide toppings in between both bowls and enjoy right away!

# 2: The Mediterranean For the base: •

1 cup pineapple chunks

•

1” piece ginger, peeled

•

2 cups filtered water

For toppings: •

1 cup organic rolled oats

•

¼ cup pomegranate seeds

•

½ cup whole pecans

•

1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

•

½ cup organic grapes

•

1 tsp. coconut shreds

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NAKED LIFE NAKED TRUTH NAKED KITCHEN

Naked Food Book Club

REVIEWS BY DENISE DESERIO

How Not to Die Author: Michael Greger, MD Flatiron Books; December 8, 2015 RATING (1 to 5): 5 AAAAA WHAT IS NEW: How Not to Die is one of the most comprehensive and meticulously well-documented books on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.

WHAT IS AUTHENTIC: If you are already familiar with a plantbased diet, you’ve likely already heard of Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-known vocal advocate of a whole food, plant-based diet and founder of nutritionfacts.org. If you haven’t heard of him, never fear: Dr. Greger’s writing style is quite enjoyable, informative, and well-researched. In fact, the last 100+ pages of the book are devoted to citing the sources of his information.

WHAT IS KIND: How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger’s “Daily Dozen”: those foods we need to eat every day to prevent (and even reverse) disease. Dr. Greger not only explains the research behind a plant-based diet, but gives you the blueprint and tools for you to be successful adopting this lifestyle change.

WHAT IS ENLIGHTENED: The first half of How Not to Die deals with individual diseases and how they are affected by diet.

From heart disease and various cancers to infections and even suicidal depression, the research compiled here shows how diet can affect a broad spectrum of human ailments. The second half of the book is the “tool box”: the lists of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices that can enable you to live a longer, healthier life. Included are tips from Dr. Greger, including his personal favorites from each category and his recommendations on how much of each to consume.

IS THIS BOOK FOR YOU? How Not to Die is an empowering book, giving readers the information and tools to take responsibility for their own health and the health of their family.

IS IT NAKED FOOD BOOK CLUB RECOMMENDED? Yes

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Eat More Produce: 50+ Ways to Say Goodbye to Lupus Author: Eva Norman CreateSpace, December 13, 2015 RATING (1 to 5): 4 AAAA WHAT IS NEW: Eat More Produce: 50+ Ways to Say Goodbye to Lupus, is one of the few cookbooks available devoted specifically to people suffering from Systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. The recipes contained therein are all made with fresh produce: detoxifying and anti-inflammatory.

WHAT IS AUTHENTIC: Eva Norman is a former biomedical engineer who suffered for years from lupus, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. As she changed her diet, she was delighted to find her symptoms abating and had her “a-ha moment”: “It’s the FOOD!” With that in mind, the author was eager to spread the word about this way of eating, with an eye toward getting large institutions to change the way they feed their clients. Norman’s company, works with retirement home chains and large, all-in-one vacation companies to produce better meals.

WHAT IS KIND: The recipes in Eat More Produce are arranged by season. Since all recipes utilize fresh produce, this makes it easier to select recipes with produce that’s in season at that particular time of year.

WHAT IS ENLIGHTENED: All recipes are plant-based, but what’s more, they’re all raw as well. This makes for impeccably fresh food with a minimum of prep time. From “Spinach Corn Salad” to “Nana Waffles” (flourless banana “waffles” made in a COLD waffle iron), there is certainly something for every taste and mood.

IS THIS BOOK FOR YOU? Whether you suffer the symptoms of lupus or are simply looking to lose weight and/or detox your body, Eat More Produce has some great ideas to get you started.

IS IT NAKED FOOD BOOK CLUB RECOMMENDED? Yes

NAKED KITCHEN

PASSION FRUIT & WHEATGRASS SHOTS Yield: 8 Shots. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

INGREDIENTS •

1 ½ cups filtered water, divided

•

1 handful of fresh organic wheatgrass (or 1 tsp. of organic wheatgrass powder)

•

1 organic passion fruit, peeled

•

1 cup pineapple chunks

•

Juice of 1 organic lemon

•

A few fresh mint leaves

METHOD 1. Blend the wheatgrass in 1 cup of cold filtered water. Pour into your shot glasses.

Passion fruit is packed with antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. When added to a wheatgrass shot with pineapple, the result is a nutritional powerhouse!

2. Dice the passion fruit and set aside.

3. Blend the pineapple with ½ cup cold filtered water. Pour into shot glasses and add a couple of diced pieces of passion fruit. Sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy immediately.

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5 Make the Most of Summer easy ways to

BY ROBIN D. EVERSON

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ummer is here, and it is easier than ever to enjoy a whole food, plant-based diet for you and your family. Summer produce

is a bountiful array of colors with fruit topping the list as being the most enjoyed by consumers. Blueberries, which are packed with antioxidants that also lower blood sugar and sweet cherries with their hypertension-lowering and cancer-fighting

properties

make

consuming

fruits easy. We are more active in the summer and these portable foods are fantastic for people on the go.

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NAKED LIFESTYLE Getting your children The article citesinvolved the

GMO, organicfor produce, visiting Angeles weekends

In participating in a neighbor-

in understanding the connection work of Kevin Hall,

hood garden, you open your

to their food isatvital.

Knowing a researcher National In-

the farmers market will help of filming, with red eye generate real income for the

where foodHealth comes from is stitutesour of (NIH)

farmer and introduce your chil-

of produce being grown in-

just important as howin to preand asleading expert the

dren to the connection that

cluding their different cycles of

someone grows the food that

harvest. Children get hands-on

are the stewards of the land.

they eat.

experience in the growing pro-

pare it. Our future dynamics of generations ener-

gy balance whose Taking a couple of field trips in important work I have profiled your local area can help plant before. I have tremendous the seeds of responsible planrespect for Kevin, and share etary stewardship, create bloshis penchant for reality TV, soming home chefs, cultivate although in my gardeners, and grow healthy case, that’s mostly children into healthy adults. limited to singing and dancing. GoI to have never market. enjoyed the farmers weight loss as entertainment.

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2

children’s eyes to a wide range

cess, plus, you can swap what

Go to a nursery.

you are growing with another

Learning how to grow your

grower in the garden.

own produce and herbs can be an enjoyable, educational

Chris Brumley, owner of Brum-

experience. If you don’t have

ley’s Gardens produces hun-

patience, you can start with

dreds of herb varietals, along

seedlings

have

with vegetables and flowers

been sprouted already and are

in its 52 greenhouses. Brum-

growing). If you want to enjoy

ley suggests that you grow

the entire process, then starting

items that are easy like herbs or

with seeds would be great.

simple vegetables like cilantro,

(plants

that

basil, tomatoes, and peppers.

Jon Pinkus, the owner of North

“Growing sweet potatoes in

Haven Gardens in Dallas sug-

a window sill and then mov-

gests radishes and peas are

ing them to the garden can be

the easiest to grow from seed.

rewarding. It teaches patience

“Sprouted plants like herbs and

in

lettuces are great, too. They

Brumley. For long-term rewards,

provide

Brumley’s

immediate

satisfac-

growing

produce,”

suggests

said

growing

tion because the children can

a miniature grape plant. “The

smell and taste them, like basil

Riesling grapes are planted in

and mint. They can see if it gets

the winter and harvested in

dry, it wilts, and it shows the

mid-summer. They come back

need for regular watering. Gar-

every year, which is always a

dening is a family affair. It is

nice thing to look forward to.”

a rewarding family activity that builds good memories.”

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“If you develop the interest in gardening at a young age,

Join a community or neighborhood co-op garden.

then children will have an appreciation for nature and food.

Nurturing plants is an excellent

water and can grow pounds of

way to teach responsibility,”

produce compared to the con-

said Becky Lance, garden center

ventional way of growing which

manager at Brumley’s Gardens.

can use 71 gallons to go from

“Yes, children will get wet from

seed to harvest,” said Wall,

the garden hose and play in

“Plus, you can get approxi-

the dirt, but that’s part of being

mately

a child.”

This

is

30%

bigger

an

excellent

crop.” way

to teach conservation of the Lance

recommends

contain-

er gardening for those who live in apartments or townhouses. A hanging basket on a patio or balcony for vertical gardening can save on space

Earth’s resources to your children.

5

Go to an independent farm.

cramp

your

style.

Many independent farm-

ers allow visitors to come and

and produce great rewards.

talk to them about how they

For children, Lance suggests

seed, grow, care for, and harvest

growing strawberries, blueber-

crops. Some farmers will even

ries, and thornless blackber-

permit you to work alongside

ries, which can all be grown in a

them during harvesting. This

container.

hands-on experience will not

4

don't

be soon forgotten and helps

Discover hydroponic farms.

empower children. Apple pick-

If you are an apartment

ing, plucking blueberries from

dweller or have limited space,

bushes, and picking citrus from

you can consider hydroponics.

trees helps teach the cycle of

Jody Wall, co-founder of Dal-

growing. Enjoy the summer

las Urban Farms, says that it is

produce as a family and all

easy to get started and for

that it has to give your health!

those who are interested in whole food, plant-based living, this is an economical way

A former Type 2 diabetic, Robin

to grow your leafy greens for

publicly speaks of the benefits

pennies because you’re not

of a plant-based diet as a Physi-

investing in soil and there isn’t

cians Committee For Respon-

any water runoff. “An individ-

sible Medicine Food For Life

ual hydroponic growing unit

instructor and social media assis-

typically uses three gallons of

tant at NutritionFacts.org.

1 avocado contains 985mg of potassium or 21% of the daily RDA.

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NAKED KITCHEN

MILLET BAJA BOWL Yield: 4 Servings. Recipe developed by The Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

Quinoa is all the rage these days (and deservedly so!) but millet also deserves some recognition. High in B vitamins and magnesium, millet is a great grain to add to your diet. Why not try it with this colorful, flavorful Baja bowl?

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INGREDIENTS • 2 cups filtered water, divided • ½ cup organic millet • ½ cup organic quinoa • ½ organic onion, minced • ½ cup organic, non-GMO corn • ½ cup organic beans (black, red, white), cooked • 1 Tbsp. tamari • ½ tsp. turmeric • 1 pinch ground pepper • 1 pinch paprika • 1 avocado • 1 bunch fresh organic cilantro or parsley, chopped • Juice of half lemon METHOD 1. Pour the one cup of filtered water into a medium size pot and add the millet and quinoa.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa tails appear.

2. In a saucepan, add the other cup of filtered water and the chopped onion. Sauté for about 8 minutes or until onions are fragrant. Add the corn, beans, tamari, turmeric, ground pepper, and paprika. Add the cooked quinoa and millet and combine well. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley and sliced avocado. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and enjoy!

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NAKED HEALING

Rheumatoid

arthritis

is

a

such as sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein,

chronic systemic autoimmune

lost about 13 pounds and kept most of that

disease affecting millions. It is characterized by persistent pain, stiffness, and progressive joint

and white blood cell count. As a bonus, they weight off throughout the year.

What does diet have to do with joint disease?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, in which our own body attacks the lining of our joints. There’s also a different autoimmune

destruction leading to crippling

disease called rheumatic fever, in which our

deformities, particularly in the

appears to be a matter of friendly fire.

hands and feet. What can we

Rheumatic fever is caused by strep throat, which

do to prevent and treat it?

protein that looks an awful lot like a protein in

body attacks our heart. Why would it do that? It

is itself caused by a bacterium that has a our heart. When our immune system attacks the strep bacteria, it also attacks our heart

I

valves, triggering an autoimmune attack by n a famous 13-month randomized controlled

“molecular mimicry.” The protein on the strep

trial of plant-based diets for rheumatoid

bacteria is mimicking a protein in our heart, so

arthritis patients were put on a vegan diet

our body gets confused and attacks both.

for three and a half months and then switched

That’s why it’s critical to treat strep throat early

to an egg-free lactovegetarian diet for the

to prevent our heart from getting caught in

remainder of the study. Compared to the

the crossfire.

control group (who didn’t change their diet at all), the lactovegetarian group experienced

Researchers figured that rheumatoid arthri-

significant improvements starting within weeks.

tis might be triggered by an infection as well.

A clue to where to start looking was the fact

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Their morning stiffness improved within the

that women seem to get it three times more

first month, cutting the number of hours they

frequently than men. What type of infection do

suffered from joint stiffness in half. Their pain

women get more often than men? Urinary tract

level dropped from 5 out of 10 down to less than

infections (UTIs). So researchers started testing

3 out of 10. Disability levels dropped, and sub-

the urine of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and,

jects reported feeling better; they had greater

lo and behold, found a bacterium called Pro-

grip strength, fewer tender joints, less tender-

teus mirabilis. Not enough to cause symptoms

ness per joint, and less swelling. They also had a

of a UTI, but enough to trigger an immune

drop in inflammatory markers in their blood,

response. And indeed, there’s a molecule in

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best diet For

Rheumatoid

Arthritis

by MICHAEL GREGER, MD.

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NAKED HEALING the bacterium that looks

Thankfully, regular vegetar-

an awful lot like one of

ian and vegan diets work

the molecules in our joints.

too, changing the intestinal flora and improving rheuma-

The theory is that anti-Pro-

toid arthritis. However, we

teus antibodies against the

didn’t specifically have con-

bacterial molecule may inad-

firmation that plant-based

vertently damage our own

diets brought down anti-

joint

Proteus antibodies until 2014.

tissues,

eventually struction.

to

leading joint

Subjects that responded to re-

the plant-based diet showed a significant drop

bodies

in anti-Proteus mirabilis antibodies compared to

of patients, with consequent reduction of

the control group. Maybe it just dropped

antibodies against the organism, should lead

immune responses across the board? No, an-

to a decrease in inflammation. Urinary tract

tibody levels against other bugs remained

infections originate from the fecal flora. The

the same, so the assumption is that the

bacteria crawl up from the rectum into the

plant-based

bladder. How might we change the bugs in our

levels of the bacteria.

move

Therefore,

de-

this

interventions

bacteria

from

the

to

diet

reduced

urinary

or

gut

colons? By changing our diet.

A shift from an omnivorous to a vegan Some of the first studies published more than

diet has a profound influence on the composi-

20 years ago to fundamentally shift people’s

tion of urine as well. For example, those eating

gut flora were done using raw vegan diets,

plant-based had higher levels of lignans in their

figuring that’s about as fundamental a shift

urine. Up until now, it was thought that they

from the standard Western diet as possible.

only protected people from getting cancer,

Indeed, within days researchers could significantly

but we now know lignans can also have anti-

change subjects’ gut flora.

microbial properties. Perhaps they help clear Proteus mirabilis from the system. Either way,

When

researchers

put

rheumatoid

arthritis

these data suggest a new type of therapy for

sufferers on that kind of diet, they experienced

the management of rheumatoid arthritis: anti-

relief, and the greatest improvements were

Proteus measures including plant-based diets.

linked to greatest changes in gut flora. The diet was considered so intolerable, though, that

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half the patients couldn’t take it and dropped

Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, author, and

out, perhaps because they were trying to feed

speaker on nutrition, and public health issues. He is

people things like “buckwheat-beetroot cutlets”

the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture

buttered with a spread made out of almonds

at The Humane Society of the United States. Visit

and fermented cucumber juice.

NutritionFacts.org.

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no bees? no food.

1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat is pollinated by bees.

Neonicotinoids are a potent class of pesticides used on many crops in the U.S. that have been linked to the widespread decline of pollinator species.

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THE ISLANDER'S GAZPACHO Yield: 2 Servings. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

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You can still enjoy soup in the summer with a nice chilled gazpacho. This naked version comes with a twist: watermelon! Together with the tomatoes, each juicy spoonful has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids.

INGREDIENTS • 2 medium organic tomatoes, with skin • 1 cup fresh watermelon, cut into chunks • 1 Tbsp. tamari • Pinch of cayenne or paprika (optional) • 1 cup filtered water • ¼ red onion, minced • 2 organic red peppers, minced • 1 organic cucumber, minced • 6-10 fresh organic basil leaves, divided • Extra watermelon pieces for garnish METHOD 1. In a high-powered blender combine the tomatoes, watermelon, tamari, cayenne or paprika (if using), a few basil leaves, and 1 cup of filtered water. Pulse for about 3 seconds at a time until the mixture is well combined. Pour into two serving glasses or bowls.

2. Add the chopped vegetables and garnish with the remaining basil leaves and a small piece of watermelon.

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NAKED LIFE

% Naked SUmmer tips T he Right Tea...

Tea can definitely be healthful, but you must know which kinds are good.

The bummer: Research has found that many of the conventional tea brands contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation conducted an investigation into several popular international tea companies and found that several popular brands contain dangerously high levels of contaminants: King Cole (contained the banned chemical monocrotophos), Uncle Lee’s Legends of China (more than 20 types of pesticides including endosulfan, which causes nervous system damage), No Name (10 pesticide types). One hundred percent of Teavana tea and ninety-one percent of Celestial Seasonings tea tested had pesticide residues exceeding the U.S. limits.

The good news: When choosing tea, make sure you opt for a brand that offers you organic and non-GMO ingredients.

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Beware: It turns out those silky sa-

lion women and 260,000 cases of breast

chets are made of plastic, more spe-

cancer. The report found strong evidence

cifically, PLA (polylactic acid), which is a

that drinking the equivalent of a small

(likely GMO) corn-based tea bag mate-

glass of wine or beer a day (about 10

rial. Many commercial paper tea bags

grams of alcohol content) increases

are also treated with epichlorohydrin, a

pre-menopausal breast cancer risk by 5

compound mainly used in the production

percent and post-menopausal breast

of epoxy resins and considered a potential

cancer risk by 9 percent. A standard drink

carcinogen. Instead of bags, just choose

is 14 grams of alcohol.

tea in loose-leaf form.

Beware: Breast cancer is the most

Avoid toxins when brewing tea:

common cancer in U.S. women with

Use a stainless steel or glass tea strainer.

over 252,000 new cases estimated this

Our Favorite Brands: Numi and Tra-

year. AICR estimates that one in three

ditional Medicinals.

breast cancer cases in the U.S. could

Brands to Avoid: Lipton, Twinnings,

be prevented if women did not drink

Tea Forte, Mighty Leaf, Tazo, Celes-

alcohol, were physically active, and

tial Seasonings, Trader Joes, Bigelow,

maintained a healthy weight.

Teavana, and Tea Forte. All of these

the good news: Living a sedentary

brands have shown to have different

lifestyle increases the odds while physi-

kinds of harmful contaminants.

cal activity decreases the risks. The report also revealed that vigorous exercise such

How about those summer cocktails?

The bummer: A major new report by

Make sure there are no added flavors,

the American Institute for Cancer Research

or GMO ingredients like soy lecithin and

(AICR) and the World Cancer Research

cornstarch added to the tea leaves. If

Fund (WCRF), states that drinking just

your tea ingredients include “natural

one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink

flavors” it means they are using something

a day increases breast cancer risk.

they don’t want to disclose, so choose

The RESULTS: The report analyzed

another brand.

119 studies, including data on 12 mil-

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as running or fast bicycling decreases the risk of both pre- and post-menopausal breast cancers.

THE best prevention: Embrace the three pillars of lifestyle medicine: diet, exercise, and stress reduction. Follow a whole food, plant-based diet, excerise regularly, and practice stress reduction by seeking a positive support system and support around you.

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NAKEDKITCHEN KITCHEN NAKED

SHAVED PEAR PIE ALLA PUGLIESE Yield: 2 Servings. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

Forming the “heel” of Italy’s “boot”, the region of Puglia is known for its beaches, farmland…and food! Enjoy all the flavors of an Italian summer in this imaginative and elegant no-bake pie.

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INGREDIENTS For the pie: •

½ cup organic cannellini (white) beans, cooked

•

½ cup organic chickpeas, cooked

•

½ cup organic summer yellow squash

•

4 stalks of fresh scallions, chopped

•

1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast

•

1 Tbsp. tamari

•

1 Tbsp. cashew cream (optional)

For the topping: •

½ organic pear, with skin

•

1 handful organic arugula

•

½ cup organic tomatoes, diced (or halved, if using grape tomatoes)

•

Juice of one lemon

•

1 pinch of pepper

•

Watercress for garnish

METHOD 1. Shave the pear with a shaving tool or peeler. Add to a mixing bowl. Add arugula, tomatoes, lemon, and pepper. Combine, mixing carefully, and set aside.

2. In a food processor, mix the pie ingredients except for the cashew cream (if using) until well-combined. Divide the mixture into two portions. Place one half into a mediumsized silicone or stainless-steel mold and press mixture against it to form the shape.

Carefully remove the mold and repeat the process for the remaining mixture.

3. Add a tsp. of cashew cream (optional) to each pie and spread. Add a handful of the arugula mix to each and garnish them with watercress. Enjoy!

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NAKED TRUTH

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BIG PHARMA: THE

MODERN DAY

MAFIA

BY MARGARITA RESTREPO, CPBN

a fair a comparison? Well, let’s take a look. The pharmaceutical industry has been riddled with cases of wrongful death, fraud, obstruction of justice, embezzlement,

and

so

on.

There have been fines, in the amounts of billions, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, but

the

corruption

doesn’t

seem to stop. It’s just written off

as

the

cost

of

doing

business. During testimony in an Australian class action case, emails between Merck (a major pharmaceutical company) employees were exposed. The emails presented labels such as

When people think about pharmaceutical companies, they generally consider them as beacons for the

H

“neutralize,” “neutralized,” and owever, if we listen to the

“discredit.” These labels were

true feelings of the former

on a list next to doctors’ names

Vice-President of Pfizer phar-

who criticized the drug pro-

maceuticals, Dr. Peter Rost, MD,

duced by Merck called Vioxx®.

we start to question our beliefs.

One email even said, “We may

He stated, “It is scary how many

need to seek them out and

similarities there are between

destroy them where they live…”

community. Everyone

this [pharmaceutical] industry

wants to believe that

and the mob. The mob makes

To continue with the Merck

obscene amounts of money,

case, James Fries, professor of

as does this industry. The side

Medicine at Stanford University,

medications are also

effects of organized crime are

told the court of an instance

the providers of our

killings and deaths, and the

when he wrote to the head of

side effects are the same in

Merck. He complained about

this industry. The mob bribes

the harassment certain mem-

politicians and others, and so

bers of his team were receiving

does the drug industry …”

when they criticized the drug.

the providers of our

health and well-being.

They want to believe that their best interests are kept in high regard.

“Even worse were allegations The mob and Big Pharma? Is this

of Merck damage control by

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NAKED TRUTH intimidation,” he wrote, “this

care. In the paper, Gøtzsche

supporting data. All this infor-

has happened to at least eight

reveals the corruption behind

mation can be just as hard to

[clinical] investigators… I sup-

the pricing of brand name

swallow as the pills that are

pose I was mildly threatened

drugs. He explained the fact

supposed to be “helping” us.

myself…” That is absolutely

that drugs are not expensive

crazy.

because of development costs

The latest disaster in the phar-

but rather because of the

maceutical

Comparing the mob to Big

political lobbying. He pointed

merger between Bayer and

Pharma does not end with

out how many trials were se-

Monsanto. It seems like only

the comments of the former

verely altered and where phar-

in a skewed parallel universe a

vice president of Pfizer or with

maceutical companies organize

producer of pharmaceuticals

the evidence provided in the

research in such a way that

can acquire a cancer-causing

Merck case. Peter C. Gøtzsche,

the best populations and com-

pesticide

a specialist in internal medicine

parison groups are selected

turned

and clinical trial analyst, has

to

The winning bid that settled

spoken out on his experience

outcome of the company.

support

the

preferred

industry

is

manufacturer seed-DNA

the

who

engineer.

the merge was a $57 billiondollar deal. “This step is entirely

with the criminality behind the Additionally, many times, aca-

logical,” said Bayer AG’s Chief

demics are paid to be listed as

Executive

He published Deadly Medicines

contributors to the study; yet

about the merger with Mon-

and Organized Crime: How Big

in reality, they had little to no

santo. “The two companies are

Pharma Has Corrupted Health-

input and cannot show any

a perfect fit and complement

pharmaceutical industry.

Werner

Baumann

BIG PHARMA PROFITS BY THE BILLIONS Total Revenue

R&D spend

Sales and marketing

Profit

Profit margin

($bn)

($bn)

spend ($bn)

($bn)

(%)

Johnson & Johnson (US)

71.3

8.2

17.5

13.8

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Novartis (Swiss) Pfizer (US) Hoffmann-La Roche (Swiss) Sanofi (France) Merck (US) GSK (UK) AstraZeneca (UK) Eli Lilly (US) AbbVie (US)

58.8 51.6 50.3 9.1 44.0 41.4 25.7 23.1 18.8

9.9 6.6 9.3 8.5 7.5 5.3 4.3 5.5 2.9

14.6 11.4 9.0 9.1 9.5 9.9 7.3 5.7 4.3

9.2 22.0 12.0 8.5 4.4 8.5 2.6 4.7 4.1

16 43 24 11 10 21 10 20 22

Company

Source: GlobalData

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each other ideally.� Let's chew

Average Profit Margins

on that for a bit.

of five main industries Pharmaceuticals

42%

Banks

29%

Oil and Gas Combined

24%

debt,

Media

18%

is the latest in a wave of

Car Manufacturers

10%

The

deal

valued lion

with at

Monsanto, $66

bil-

including

consolidation

in

the

$100

billion global crop seeds and

say, BRAvERY OR BRIBERY?

pesticides market over the past

Drug companies have been accused of,

year. Tie-ups between Syn-

and admitted to, far worse. Until recent-

genta AG and China National

ly, paying bribes to doctors to prescribe

Chemical Corp. and between

their drugs was commonplace at big

Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont

pharmas, although the practice is now

Co. have been held up by on-

generally frowned upon and illegal in

going antitrust reviews by the

many places. GSK was fined $490m in

European Union.

China in 2014 for bribery and has been

LIFE SPROUTS LIFE

accused of similar practices in Poland Baumann

said

the

German

and the Middle East. The rules on gifts,

chemi-

educational grants and sponsoring lec-

cals giant planned to submit

tures, for example, are less clear cut,

its

and these practices remain commonplace

pharmaceuticals application

and to

U.S.

authorities by the end of last

in the US.

year and to EU regulatory authorities in the first quarter of

Big pharmaceutical fines

2017. He reiterated that he ex-

$3bn - Glaxo SmithKline, 2012, over pro-

pected the deal to close by

moting Paxil for depression to under-18s

the end of 2017.

$2.3bn - Pfizer, 2009, over misbranding painkiller Bextra.

Margarita Restrepo is the found-

$2.2bn - Johnson & Johnson, 2013, for

er and editor-in-chief of Naked

promoting drugs not approved as safe.

Food Magazine, author of the

$1.5bn - Abbott, 2012, over illegal promo-

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NAKED KITCHEN

enlightened TOONA TAPAS Yield: 8-10 tapas. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs.

Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives

INGREDIENTS •

8-10 slices of sprouted grain bread

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1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked

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¼ piece organic red onion + some sliced onion for garnish

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¼ cup pomegranate seeds

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1 sprig fresh parsley

METHOD 1. Toast the bread slices and set aside.

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1/2 organic red apple with skin

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2 teaspoons organic kelp powder

except for the pomegranate seeds and a few of the parsley

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½ medium organic tomato

leaves. Pulse, stop, and stir until well combined. Scoop a

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¼ cup sunflower seeds or walnuts* (optional)

tablespoon of mixture onto each bread slice. Top with

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Juice of 1/2 a lemon

pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.

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2 Tbsp. tamari

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1 pinch of freshly-ground black pepper

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2. In a food processor, pulse all remaining ingredients

*Chef’s Note:

For individuals with heart disease related

conditions skip all nuts.

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