FOODS THAT NATURE MADE!

This webpage shares valuable information about various foods that are truly natural (including fruits, vegetables, edible seeds, and animal foods). This information is intended to help people develop an appreciation for how valuable it is to eat a variety of natural foods in one's daily meals. You can also use this listing to learn about various types of natural foods that you have never eaten before, and you might possibly like to try sometime...if you feel adventuresome!!!

Various Types of Fruits!

Let's start with a listing of various types of fruits. Many people confuse "fruits" and "vegetables". When a flower on a plant is pollinated, the petals eventually fall off, and the female part of the flower that remains on the plant gets bigger and bigger (for weeks or sometimes years)...and this is what we call a fruit. So, generally speaking, fruits grow on plants where the flowers used to be. Therefore, certain foods that people often call vegetables (like cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, squash, and tomatoes) are actually fruits.

FRUITS

Apples - There are over 1,000 different types of apples. Apples and apple juice contain malic acid, which dissolves certain types of gall stones.

Apricots - These fruits are high in beta-carotene, gamma-carotene, and cryptoxanthin, which are nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A.

Avocados - These fruits are very high in vitamin B-6 (also called pyridoxine), and potassium. They are also wonderfully high in healthy, nutritious oils.

Bananas - These fruits are very high in vitamin B-6 (also called pyridoxine), and potassium. Raw bananas contain both starch digesting enzymes and sugar digesting enzymes (including maltase and sucrase).

Cantaloupe - This is a type of muskmelon that is very high in potassium and beta-carotene, which is a nutrient that the body converts into vitamin A. Cantaloupe is also high in vitamin C.

Casaba - This is a type of melon that is very high in potassium.

Cherries - These fruits are high in potassium, and beta-zeacarotene, which is a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Acerola cherries in particular are extremely high in vitamin C. Eating a meal of cherries or drinking a large glass of cherry juice can have a laxative effect, which will relieve constipation.

Citrus Fruits - Citrus fruits include grapefruits, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges, pummelos (also spelled pomelos), tangerines, as well as different types of hybrids (cross-breedings) between them, like tangelos and ugli fruits. Citrus fruits are very high in vitamin C and potassium. They are also very high in a nutrient known as citrus bioflavoniods, which enhance the body's ability to absorb and use vitamin C. There is an especially high concentration of citrus bioflavonoids in the white part of the citrus fruits, which is located just under the outer skin or peel. Even though citrus fruits are highly acidic, eating citrus fruits or drinking citrus juice tends to make the pH of the body more alkaline. For example, lemons and limes are some of the most acidic fruits on Earth, but eating them or drinking their juices will quickly make the body more alkaline than most (if not all) known fruits on Earth. Some oranges grown in the United States’ state of Florida are dyed with a synthetic food coloring named "citrus red 2". I suggest not eating these oranges, and not using these orange rinds in recipes. Citrus red 2 is used to make the oranges look more orange-colored, so people are more likely to buy them.

Cranberries - These berries tend to increase the acidity of the pH in the kidneys and bladder. As a result, cranberries and cranberry juice tends to kill urinary tract infections, as well as dissolve some types of kidney stones.

Crenshaw Melon - See "Casaba" listing.

Cucumbers - Cucumbers contains a protein-digesting enzyme, named erepsis. Cucumber skin is toxic, so I suggest removing it, before eating the rest of the fruit.

Currants - These berries are natural antibiotics. They have been found to discourage the growth of yeast (Candida albicans) in the body. Currents come in black, red, and white varieties. Black currents in particular have high amounts of the Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acid, known as GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid), in both the fruit and the seeds.

Dates - These are the fruits of Date Palm trees. Dates are high in potassium.

Eggplant - These are very low in calories.

Elderberries - These berries are very high in vitamin C.

Figs - These fruits are very high in calcium and fiber.

Grapefruits - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Guavas - These fruits are very high in vitamin C.

Honeydew - This is a type of melon that is very high in potassium and high in vitamin C.

Kiwifruit - This fruit is very high in potassium and vitamin C. Kiwifruit also contains a type of protein digesting enzyme.

Kumquats - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Lemons - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Limes - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Oranges - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Olives - Olives are very high in calcium.

Papayas - This fruit is high in vitamin C, and cryptoxanthin, which is a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Raw papaya contains a variety of types of digestive enzymes, known together as papain. Raw papaya can be eaten with a meal, to help the meal be digested more effectively. The digestive enzymes in raw papaya can also help the body to replenish its supply of digestive enzymes. Papain contains a powerful protein-digesting enzyme, which is similar to the digestive enzyme pepsin (which is produced in the stomach). So people can have some raw papaya fruit with a meal to improve digestion.

Papain will kill various types of parasitic worms in the intestinal tract (like roundworms and hookworms). To do this, eat a bowl of raw papaya as a morning meal and an evening every day for two months. Papain in raw papaya is also excellent at digesting poisonous venoms from bees, wasps, snakes, and jellyfish. If stung, chew up some raw papaya and put it on the area of the wound. In addition, eat as much raw papaya as you can as soon as possible after the bite or sting has occurred. The papain digests the venom into smaller molecules (that are not as toxic to the body).

Papaya is also great at speeding up the healing of damaged protein tissue in the body. For example, if someone injures a muscle or tendon, the person can put some raw papaya juice on the injured area and eat a large amount of raw papaya for a few days, and this will probably speed up the healing a lot, because the papain will quickly digest away any damaged proteins. When the damaged proteins are digested, then the body can rebuild new healthier proteins where the damaged ones used to be.

For women who are interested in breast feeding their babies, but they are having a hard time producing enough milk, papaya is said to increase the production of mother's milk.

Peaches – Peaches are high in alpha-carotene, which is a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Peaches are also very high in potassium.

Peppers - There are two general classifications of peppers, sweet peppers and hot peppers. Both types are high in vitamin C and various nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A (such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin).

Persimmons - These fruits are very high in vitamin C, and cryptoxanthin, which is a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Eating raw persimmons will kill hookworms in the intestinal tract.

Pineapples - Raw pineapple contains a variety of digesting enzymes, known together as bromelain. The protein-digesting enzyme in bromelain is similar to the protein-digesting enzyme found in papain (the digestive enzymes found in the raw papaya fruit. The protein-digesting enzyme in raw pineapple can be used the same way the protein-digesting enzyme in raw papaya is used. See the listing for “Papaya” (listed above) for more information.

Pomegranates - The seeds of this fruit kill tapeworms in the intestinal tract.

Plums - Both raw plums and prunes (which are dried prune plums) are excellent laxatives.

Pomelos - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Pummelos - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Rose Hips - These are the fruits of the rose bush. They are very high in vitamin C.

Strawberries - These berries are well known for containing very high amounts of vitamin C.

Tangelos - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Tangerines - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Tomatoes - This fruit is high in gamma-carotene and beta-zeacarotene, which are two nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A. Tomatoes are also very high in potassium.

Ugli Fruit - See "Citrus Fruits" listing.

Watermelons - This melon is very high in potassium. It is also high in vitamin C. Watermelons also contain nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A (such as alpha-carotene and gamma-carotene).

Various Types of Vegetables!

"Vegetables" would include any part of the plant other than the fruit or seeds. Here's a listing of various types of vegetables, and what makes each of them special.

VEGETABLES

Alfalfa - This vegetable is a type of clover. Alfalfa is very high in calcium, iron, magnesium, and protein. Many health food stores and natural food stores sell it in pill form.

Algae - Blue-green algae (such as spirulina) and green algae (such as chlorella) are some of the healthiest foods on Earth, because they have such high amounts of a wide variety of nutrients. Both Spirulina and chlorella are complete proteins. They are also are very high in chlorophyll and vitamin B-12, making them especially valuable foods for vegetarians! Blue-green and green algae are usually sold at health food stores and natural food stores, as powders and as pills.

Artichokes - See "Globe Artichoke" and "Jerusalem Artichoke" listings.

Asparagus - This vegetable is very high in the vitamin, folic acid.

Beans - See “Beans” listing under "Edible Seeds" category (listed below).

Beet Leaves - These are also called "beet greens". They are a wonderful source of protein. They can be eaten raw, steamed, or boiled.

Beet Roots - Raw beets are wonderful at improving the health of the liver and gallbladder. Raw or cooked beets are a wonderful source of the mineral, iron.

Broccoli - This vegetable is very high in vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium. Raw broccoli contains the antioxidant enzyme known as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Broccoli also contains chemicals called indoles, which detoxify the body of various toxins.

Brussels Sprouts - This vegetable is very high in vitamin C. Raw Brussels sprouts contain the antioxidant enzyme known as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). It also contains chemicals called indoles, which detoxify the body of various toxins.

Cabbage – Cabbage leaves are very high in vitamin C. Raw cabbage leaves contain starch-digesting enzymes, and the antioxidant enzyme known as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Large amounts of helpful bacteria tend to live on raw cabbage leaves as well. Raw cabbage leaves and raw cabbage leaf juice have been found to be very effective at healing stomach and intestinal ulcers.

Carrots – Carrot roots are high in alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and gamma-carotene, which are nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A. Since carrots contain a lot of the starch known as cellulose, eating just one raw or cooked carrot a day can help to relieve constipation.

Cauliflower - This vegetable is very high in vitamin C, and the vitamin named choline.

Celery - This vegetable is very high in potassium and organic sodium. Celery is also has a lot of the starch known as cellulose, which helps relieve constipation. Fresh celery has a very small amount of toxins in it, called furocoumarins. The longer celery is stored, the more of these toxins form in the celery, so it is suggested that celery be eaten within three weeks of harvesting or buying it.

Chicory - This vegetable, refers to chicory roots (which are often used as a coffee substitute), as well as chicory leaves. Curly-leaf chicory is known as "endive", and broad-leaf chicory is known as "escarole". Chicory leaves (endive and escarole) are very high in vitamin A, calcium, and potassium.

Chives - See "Onions" listing.

Chlorella - See "Algae" listing.

Collards - The leaves of this vegetable are also called “collard greens”. Collard leaves are very high in calcium, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, a nutrient that the body converts into vitamin A.

Cucumbers - See listing under "Fruits" category (listed above).

Daikon Radish - See “Radishes” listing.

Eggplant - See listing under "Fruits" category (listed above).

Endive - See "Chicory" listing.

Escarole - See "Chicory" listing.

Garlic - Garlic bulbs are a very effective natural antibiotic. They help discourage the growth of certain types of harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi (such as Candida albicans), protozoa (such as Giardia intestinalis [also called Giardia lamblia]), and parasitic worms (such as hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, and tapeworms).

Globe Artichoke - This immature flower head is not to be confused with the “Jerusalem Artichoke" (which is a root of a plant that is related to the sunflower plant). The globe artichoke has been found to help improve the health of the liver. The leaves of this vegetable are to be eaten, but the middle part of the flower is inedible.

Green Beans - See “Beans” listing under "Edible Seeds" category (listed below).

Jerusalem Artichoke - This root vegetable is not to be confused with the green immature flower, known as the "Gloge Artchoke". Jerusalem artichokes are low in digestible sugars (so many people who are diabetic can safely eat them). Also, Jerusalem artichokes contain FOS (fructooligosaccharides), which is a favorite food of the helpful bacteria that live in people's intestinal tracts.

Kale - This vegetable is very high in calcium, vitamin C, vitamin K, the vitamin named folic acid, and beta-carotene, a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A.

Lettuce - All types lettuce are fine except iceberg lettuce and oakleaf lettuce, since they both contain an opiate (similar to opium), which is toxic when present in the human digestive system. The opiate is called lactucarium, and it causes constipation by partially paralyzing the intestinal tract, which stops the movement of food through the intestines.

Mushrooms -These are types of fungi that are generally high in phosphorus and zinc. While many mushrooms are healthy to eat, some are dangerous, and some are even deadly. If you choose to harvest mushrooms from the wild, it's important to only eat wild mushrooms that you know are safe.

Mustard Leaves - These are also called "mustard greens". They are high in vitamin C, and beta-carotene, which is a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A.

Olives - See listing under "Fruits" category (listed above).

Okra - This vegetable is very high in the vitamin, known as folic acid.

Onions - Onions have been found to be a natural antibiotic, helping to discourage the growth of various harmful bacteria (including Escherichia coli (commonly called “E. coli”), and Salmonella).

Parsley – Parsley leaves are high in protein, chlorophyll, calcium, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Parsley leaves will also help the body purify the blood of various toxins.

Parsnips - These roots are similar to carrots, but they are white. Parsnips don’t contain the alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and gamma-carotene, that carrots have.

Peas - See “Beans” listing under "Edible Seeds" category (listed below).

Peppers - See listing under "Fruits" category (listed above).

Potatoes - Potatoes are high in a nutrient known as GABA, which the body makes to help people to relax. Drinking raw red potato juice will help to heal stomach ulcers. (For more information on how to use raw red potato juice to heal stomach ulcers, see the entry for "Ulcers" in the "STEP THREE" section of the "How to Stay Healthy With Nutrition!" webpage, which is located on this www.AbundantHealth.ws website.) Raw potatoes also contain the sugar-digesting enzyme, invertase. Potatoes are very high in vitamin C. One type of vitamin C they contain is called “copper ascorbate”, a rare and valuable form of this vitamin. Potatoes are also high in Potassium. Raw potatoes contain the enzyme tyrosinase (also called “polyphenol oxidase”), which is an enzyme that combines the amino acid tyrosine with oxygen, to produce the skin pigment, melanin. People’s bodies create melanin in skin to help protect our skin from getting sunburned from too much sunlight. As a matter of fact, it is because of the tyrosinase in potatoes that makes it so raw potatoes turn brown in areas that are cut or bruised and exposed to the air (which contains oxygen). But cooked potatoes don’t turn brown when cut or bruised, because the heat that was used to cook the potatoes had previously destroyed the tyrosinase enzymes. Keep in mind that potatoes are not the same as "sweet potatoes" and "yams". See the entries for each of these other vegetables for information about them.

Radishes - Raw daikon radishes contain starch-digesting enzymes. Daikon radishes can be added to raw vegetable salads and served with high starch meals (like potatoes, grains, or pastas) to encourage the starchy meals to be thoroughly digested.

Scallions - See "Onions" listing.

Sea Vegetables - (including Agar Agar, Alaria, Arame, Dulse, Hijiki, Kelp, Kombu, Kuzu, Nori, Sea Palm, Wakame, and Wild Nori) - Sea vegetables tend to contain some of every mineral that people require to be healthy. Kelp and dulse are very high in calcium and magnesium.

Spinach – Spinach leaves are high in vitamin C, vitamin K, the vitamin named folic acid, iron, chlorophyll, fiber, and beta-carotene, a nutrient that the body can convert into vitamin A. Spinach leaves also contains a lot of calcium, but it is a form of calcium that the body can’t use very well, so spinach is not a good source of calcium.

Spirulina - See "Algae" listing.

Swiss chard - These stalks and leaves are very high in iron, calcium, potassium, and organic sodium.

Sweet Potatoes - These vegetables are high in beta-carotene and gamma-carotene, which are nutrients that the body can convert into vitamin A. Sometimes sweet potatoes are called yams. This presents confusion as to what a person is eating, or buying at a store, because sweet potatoes and yams actually come from two different types of plants. For information on yams, see the “Yams” listing below.

Tomatoes - See listing under "Fruits" category (listed above).

Turnip Greens – Turnip greens (which are turnip leaves) are very high in vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium.

Watercress - This vegetable is very high in calcium and vitamin C.

Wax Beans - See “Beans” listing under "Edible Seeds" category (listed below).

Wheat Grass - This is an incredibly healthy vegetable, because it has such high amounts of a wide variety of nutrients! Wheat grass contains S.O.D. (superoxide dismutase), which is an enzyme that protects the body from many toxins, known as free radicals. Wheat grass juice is sometimes sold at health food stores, natural food supermarkets, and natural food restaurants. People who are allergic to wheat (seeds) are usually not allergic to wheat grass.

Yams – There are more than 150 different types of yams. They can be pink, purple, white, or yellow. They tend to contain a large amount of sugar. Yams are not the same as sweet potatoes, even though a lot of people call sweet potatoes, yams. For information on sweet potatoes, see the “Sweet Potatoes” listing above.

Various Types of Edible Seeds!

Here's a listing of various types of edible seeds (such as beans, grains, nuts, and others), and what makes each of them so unique. Many seeds can be ground up into flour. Some seeds (such as grains) can be boiled or simmered for 30 to 60 minutes (depending on the type of seed), and then eaten. Many seeds can be soaked in water overnight, and then eaten raw the next day. One of the healthiest ways to eat grains (and many other types of seeds) is to sprout them. Seeds are sprouted by soaking them in water for however many days it takes to see roots and leaves growing out of them. This may take between one and seven days. When sprouting seeds, it's important to change the water a few times each day (to help keep the water free of any undesirable bacteria, protozoa, or mildew). It’s also important to keep the seeds being sprouted in a dark place away from any light, in order to discourage the growth of undesirable mildew. Edible seeds are amazingly high in protein, enzymes, helpful fats and oils, and various other valuable nutrients! Here's a listing of various types of edible seeds.

EDIBLE SEEDS

Almonds - This type of nut is an excellent source of complete protein, and it is one of the easiest nuts for people to digest. Almonds are very high in vitamin B-2 (also called riboflavin), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, protein, and healthy oils. Almonds are best if eaten raw, or made into "almond milk" by putting water and raw almonds in a blender, to make a healthy drink.

Amaranth - Although this is not really a grain, it is generally referred to as an ancient grain. Amaranth is an excellent source of complete protein. It was one of the main sources of food for the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. Amaranth is especially easy to make into sprouts, because it sprouts in only one day (when soaked in water), so it's a wonderfully quick source of fresh, healthy sprouts.

Barley - This is a healthy type of grain that is very high in the vitamin known as biotin, and protein. When the outer hull is removed, it is referred to as "pearled barley". Pearled barley has much fewer nutrients than whole grain barley, so I suggest having whole grain barley whenever possible. Whole grain barley takes a little longer time to cook than most other grains. I usually boil it in water for one hour. Raw barley sprouts contain a starch-digesting enzyme that converts starch into the sugar maltose.

Beans - (Kidney, Lima, Fava, Pinto, Black, Black-eyed Peas, Garbonzo, Navy, etc.) Beans are very high in vitamin B-1, the vitamin known as folic acid, and the mineral sulfur. Beans also have a lot of protein. Beans are especially healthy when they are sprouted.

Black Currant Seeds – The oil made from these seeds has some Omega 3 essential fatty acids, and is very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids.

Brazil Nuts - These nuts are a complete protein. Brazil nuts are also very high in calcium, magnesium, the mineral selenium, vitamin B-1, and healthy oils.

Buckwheat - This seed is very high in calcium, magnesium, and protein. Despite its name, it is neither a type of wheat, nor a type of grain, but rather a seed from a type of flower. Buckwheat flour is often used to make healthy pancakes, and other forms of bread.

Bulgur Wheat - This is a healthy type of grain that is high in folic acid and protein.

Butternut - This nut is very high in protein and healthy oils. Butternuts will also kill tapeworms.

Canola - This seed is also called “Rapeseed”. Canola oil is very high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids.

Carob - Carob pods contain the seeds from the carob tree. Carob pods are high in calcium and organic sodium. Carob is often dried and used as a chocolate substitute, since it tastes similar to chocolate (cocoa), but it has less caffeine. Dried carob powder is sold at many health food stores and natural food supermarkets. Carob powder is often used to make a carob version of hot chocolate.

Cashews - These nuts are a complete protein. They are also very high in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and healthy oils. Raw cashews contain a toxin, which is destroyed by high heat. And so, I recommend that people boil raw cashews before eating them.

Chestnuts - These are very high in potassium and protein.

Chickpeas - See the listing for "Garbonzo Beans"

Coconuts - These nuts are the seeds of the coconut palm tree. They are very high in saturated fat.

Corn - There are many different types of corn. The healthiest types are the ancient varieties. This would include blue corn, red corn, and the varieties of yellow and white corn that are not hybrids ("man-made"). Many people are allergic to the hybrid varieties of corn. Raw corn contains starch-digesting enzymes. Corn is very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids.

Cotton Seeds – These seeds are very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Cotton plants are often sprayed with lots of pesticides, so cotton seed meal and oil might contain high amounts of pesticides as well.

Durham Wheat - This grain contains only one forth the carbohydrates (sugars and starches) as most other types of wheat. Durham wheat flour is often called “semolina”.

Filberts - See the listing for "Hazelnuts".

Flax Seeds - Flax seeds are known for containing a very large amount of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. When flax seeds are soaked overnight, they become somewhat gelatiny. Some people find that undesirable. I prefer boiling them (for one hour).

Garbonzo Beans - These are also called chickpeas. They are an excellent source of complete protein.

Grape Seeds – These seeds contain nutrients called “oligomeric proanthocyanidins” (also called OPC’s). OPC’s are powerful anti-oxidants that are capable of getting into the brain, which is unique because many antioxidants can’t get into the brain. Grape seeds are also very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids.

Hazelnuts - These nuts are also called "Filberts". They are a complete protein. They are also very high in vitamin B-6, the vitamin named folic acid, magnesium, and healthy oils.

Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds are the seeds from the hemp plant (also called marijuana). Hemp seeds do not contain the ingredient known as “THC” (tetra-hydrocannabinol), which is the ingredient that makes people “high” when they smoke or eat hemp leaves and stems. Hemp seeds contain some Omega 3 essential fatty acids. They also contain a very high amount of Omega 6 essential fatty acids.

Hickory Nuts – These nuts are a complete protein.

Kamut - This is an especially healthy type of ancient grain that is high in protein. It is similar to durham wheat.

Lentils – Lentils are a complete protein. Lentils are very high in the vitamin, folic acid.

Macadamia Nuts - They are very high in Omega 9 essential fatty acids.

Millet - This is an ancient grain that is a complete protein. It also is very high in vitamin B-1, and magnesium.

Oats – Oats are a healthy type of grain that is very high in biotin (a B vitamin), and protein. "Rolled oats" are simply oats that have been squished or flattened. Rolled oats can be made into hot or cold breakfast cereals, by adding water. Rolled oats can also be added to recipes, like breads or cookies. Whole grain oats can be soaked, sprouted, boiled, or make into flour.

Peanuts - These are not actually nuts, but rather members of the legume family (which includes peas and beans). Peanuts are a complete protein. They are also very high in vitamin B-1, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-5, the vitamin named biotin, the vitamin named choline, the mineral magnesium, and Omega 9 essential fatty acids.

Peas - See the listing for “Beans”.

Pecans - These nuts are a complete protein. They are also very high in vitamin B-1, vitamin B-5, the vitamin known as biotin, magnesium, and healthy oils.

Perilla Seeds - These seeds are known for containing a very large amount of Omega 3 essential fatty acids.

Pignoles - See the listing for "Pine Nuts".

Pine Nuts - Pine nuts are also known as "pignoles". These are seeds from the pine cones of certain types of pine trees. Pine nuts are an excellent source of protein that is easy for people to digest. They are also very high in vitamin B-1, and healthy oils.

Pistachios – These nuts are a complete protein. They are also very high in vitamin B-1, potassium, and healthy oils. Pistachios are tan colored. Many times they are dyed a red color, using an artificial food coloring. I suggest eating only pistachios that have not been dyed.

Poppy Seeds - I suggest not eating poppy seeds because they contain toxic opiates.

Pumpkin Seeds - These seeds are a complete protein. They are also very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Pumpkin seeds also can be eaten to kill various types of intestinal parasitic worms (such as tapeworms and roundworms). To do this, a person can eat two cups (half of a liter) of raw or roasted pumpkin seeds each day, for three weeks. Eating raw pumpkin seeds tends to be very effective at strengthening women's ovaries and men's prostate glands. Pumpkin seeds are sometimes roasted, but this destroys all of the valuable enzymes and turns the healthy oils rancid. So I recommend instead eating raw pumpkin seeds, if given a choice between the two.

Quinoa - This is an ancient grain that is a complete protein. It is often considered to be one of the healthiest grains, because it possibly contains more protein than any other grain.

Rapeseed - See the listing for "Canola".

Rice - Brown rice is a complete protein. White rice is brown rice with the hull removed. "Wild rice" is not a type of rice. For information on wild rice, see the entry for "Wild Rice", listed below.

Rye - This is a healthy grain that is very high in magnesium and protein. Few people are allergic to rye.

Sesame Seeds – Sesame seeds are a complete protein. They are also very high in both Omega 6 and Omega 9 essential fatty acids. Sesame seeds can be made into a nut butter, known as "tahini".

Soybeans – Soybean oil contains some Omega 3 essential fatty acids, and is very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Contrary to popular belief, soybeans are one of the worst sources of protein, because the protein contained in soybeans is incredibly difficult for people to digest. So I highly discourage people to eat soybeans. However, tofu (which is made from soybeans) is high in protein, and is pretty easy for the body to digest. Tofu is made by blending soybeans with some water, which makes a liquid known as soy milk. Then a certain type of fungus is added to the soy milk, and the fungus eat the soy milk and reproduces quickly. So tofu is fungus (that ate soy milk), just as yogurt and cheese are bacteria (that ate cow’s or goat’s milk).

Spelt - This is one of the healthiest grains I'm aware of. It’s an ancient grain that is a complete protein. Spelt contains more of the amino acid, tryptophan, than most other grains. Spelt is easy for the body to digest. Very few people are allergic to spelt.

Sunflower Seeds – Sunflower seeds are a complete protein! They are also very high in vitamin E, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-6, and calcium. Regular sunflower seeds are very high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids. High oleic sunflower seeds are very high in Omega 9 essential fatty acids. Sunflower seeds can be eaten raw, soaked, or sprouted. They only take two days to sprout!

Teff - This tiny ancient grain is said to have been a common food in Ethiopia for thousands of years.

Triticale - This is a "man-made" (hybrid) grain. It is a combination of red wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). It is higher in protein than either wheat or rye.

Walnuts - These nuts are a complete protein. They are also very high in vitamin B-6, the vitamin named biotin, the vitamin named folic acid, the mineral magnesium, and healthy oils.

Wheat - This grain is high in magnesium. Most (if not all varieties of wheat are "man-made" (hybrid or genetically engineered) varieties. Many people are allergic to these "man-made" varieties of wheat. Nearly every other grain is healthier than most forms of wheat, so I suggest having other grains whenever possible. Wheat flour that has had most of its nutrients removed is referred to as "bleached flour" or "white flour". Bleached or white flour is incredibly unhealthy, and I suggest avoiding it whenever possible.

Wild Rice - This is a healthy seed that is a wonderful source of protein, which the body can digest well. It is also very high in vitamin B-2. Despite its name, wild rice is not really a type of rice.

Various Types of Animal Foods!

Now, here's a listing of various types of animal foods (such as meats, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, and others).

ANIMAL FOODS

Bacon – Bacon is a type of pig meat. Pig meat is a type of red meat. Red meats are very difficult types of proteins for people's bodies to digest. As a result, I suggest avoiding eating bacon.

Beef - Beef is a type of cattle meat. Cattle meat is a type of red meat. Red meats are very difficult types of proteins for people's bodies to digest. As a result, I suggest avoiding eating beef.

Cheese – Cheese is helpful bacteria that have grown in milk. When cheese is being made, first it becomes yogurt, and then it becomes cheese. However, cheese contains no living bacteria.

Chicken – Chicken is a fairly easy protein for the body to digest. It is harder to digest than sea foods, but easier to digest than red meats.

Conch – This is a type of snail that lives in the ocean in warm areas of the world. The protein in this snail is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled conch is one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Duck - Duck is a fairly easy protein for the body to digest. It is harder to digest than sea foods, but easier to digest than red meats.

Eggs - The protein in eggs is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So poached or boiled eggs are one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Fish – Fish is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein. Fish has a large amount of healthy oils.

Goose - Goose is a fairly easy protein for the body to digest. It is harder to digest than sea foods, but easier to digest than red meats.

Ham – Ham is a type of pig meat. Pig meat is a type of red meat. Red meats are very difficult types of proteins for people's bodies to digest. As a result, I suggest avoiding eating ham.

Kefir – Kefir is a drink that is similar to yogurt. For more information, see the "Yogurt" listing, below.

Octopus - The protein in octopus is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled octopus is one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Oysters - The protein in oysters is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled oysters are one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Pork - Pork is a type of pig meat. Pig meat is a type of red meat. Red meats are very difficult types of proteins for people's bodies to digest. As a result, I suggest avoiding eating pork.

Scallops – A scallop is a type of shellfish, similar to clams. The protein in scallops is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled scallops are one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Shrimp - The protein in shrimp is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled shrimp is one of the healthiest sources of protein. Shrimp do contain toxins, known as "puricines". To destroy the toxin, simply boil the shrimp in water that contains ginger and garlic. You can also destroy the toxins by boiling the shrimp in beer. The alcohol in the beer will evaporate while you boil the shrimp, so the shrimp will contain no alcohol.

Squid - The protein in squid is one of the easiest types of protein for people's bodies to digest. So boiled squid is one of the healthiest sources of protein.

Turkey – Turkey is a fairly easy protein for the body to digest. It is harder to digest than sea foods, but easier to digest than red meats.

Yogurt – Yogurt is helpful bacteria that are growing in milk. Some forms of yogurt have living bacteria in them. These are the healthiest types of yogurt to eat. Possibly, some of these living helpful bacteria will survive going through the person's stomach acid (hydrochloric acid), and they will go into the intestines healthy enough to live and reproduce in the person's intestines.