10 great health foods: Best bets for eating well

Introduction

Here are your best bets for eating well. These 10 health foods are some of the healthiest because they meet at least three of the following criteria:

• Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
• Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene
• May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions
• Are low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories
• Are readily available

Click on the tabs to the left to find out more about these foods and what makes them good choices.

Apples

Why eat apples?

Apples are an excellent source of pectin, a soluble fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C - an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in the absorption of iron and folate.

Almonds

Why eat almonds?

These tear-shaped nuts are packed with nutrients - fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut - 70 milligrams (mg) in 23 almonds. And one serving of almonds provides half of your body's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E.

Like all nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein. And they're good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat - a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Blueberries

Why eat blueberries?

Blueberries are a rich source of plant compounds (phytonutrients). As with cranberries, phytonutrients in blueberries may help prevent urinary tract infections. Blueberries may also improve short-term memory and promote healthy aging.

Blueberries are also a low-calorie source of fiber and vitamin C - 1 cup of fresh blueberries has 83 calories, 3.5 grams of fiber and 14 mg of vitamin C.

Broccoli

Why eat broccoli?

Besides being a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients - a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamins A and C - antioxidants that protect your body's cells from damage.

Red beans

Why eat red beans?

Red beans - including small red beans and dark red kidney beans - are good sources of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and thiamin. They're also an excellent low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and dietary fiber. Red beans also contain phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Salmon

Why eat salmon?

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids - a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots that may cause heart attacks. Omega-3s may also protect against irregular heartbeats that may cause sudden cardiac death, decrease triglyceride levels, decrease the growth of artery-clogging plaques, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.

In addition to being an excellent source of omega-3s, salmon is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein.

Spinach

Why eat spinach?

Spinach is high in vitamins A and C and folate. It's also a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B-6, calcium, iron and magnesium. The plant compounds in spinach may boost your immune system and may help keep your hair and skin healthy.

Sweet potatoes

Why eat sweet potatoes?

The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they're high in the antioxidant beta carotene. Food sources of beta carotene, which are converted to vitamin A in your body, may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. Sweet potatoes are also good sources of fiber, vitamins B-6, C and E, folate and potassium. And like all vegetables, they're fat-free and relatively low in calories - one small sweet potato has just 54 calories.

Vegetable juice

Why drink vegetable juice?

Vegetable juice has most of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients found in the original vegetables and is an easy way to include vegetables in your diet. Tomato juice and vegetable juices, which include tomatoes, are good sources of lycopene, an antioxidant which may reduce the risk of heart attack, prostate cancer and possibly other types of cancer. Some vegetable and tomato juices are very high in sodium, so be sure to select the low-sodium varieties.

Wheat germ

Why eat wheat germ?

At the center of a grain of wheat is the wheat germ - the part of the seed that's responsible for the development and growth of the new plant sprout. Though only a small part of the wheat seed, the germ is a highly concentrated source of nutrients, including niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc. The germ also contains protein, fiber and some fat.

7 healthy foods - can they make a difference

Some foods seem to have it all. They're nutritious, medicinally potent and great tasting. Magazines and newspapers sing their praises and urge us to eat our fill. But no food is perfect, and even those with a host of medicinal properties can have their shortcomings. Since none of these super foods come with disclaimers, here's the flip side of seven highly touted medicinal foods. Garlic In addition to warding off vampires, one to three cloves of garlic daily can help lower cholesterol and protect against cancers of the stomach, prostate and colon. Garlic's antibacterial and antifungal properties also boost the immune system. But before you start popping cloves, realize that they've got to be crushed to make their benefits available. The key healthful ingredient, allicin, only forms when exposed to air. Similarly, when you cook with garlic, let the crushed or chopped cloves stand for 10 minutes first. And if you'd rather take a garlic supplement, make sure it contains allicin.

Not everyone's gonzo about garlic. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian healing system, cautions that garlic heats the body, so it could aggravate problems with digestion, hot flashes, excessive body heat or tendencies to be impatient or angry. And although garlic thins the blood, which can help lower blood pressure, it also increases the risk of bleeding if you're having surgery or are taking blood thinners, including aspirin.

Leafy Greens When measured on the good-for-you scale, kale, collards, mustard greens and spinach reign supreme in the vegetable world. High in calcium, antioxidants and the phytonutrient lutein, leafy greens may help prevent cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. And a recent study shows that lutein may even help reverse macular degeneration. Of the four, kale contains the most antioxidants and has high levels of easily absorbed calcium.

That's all good, but spinach poses a potentially painful problem. Though rich in potassium, folic acid and carotenoids, its green leaves contain high levels of oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones. If you're prone to calcium oxalate stones (the most common), limit your spinach intake.

Also, long journeys from field to table and warm temperatures can destroy up to half of these greens' phytonutrients. So buy local-grown greens whenever you can, and eat them soon thereafter.

Salmon The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings weekly of cold water, fatty fish such as salmon for a good reason. High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and depression. However, not all salmon warrants unqualified praise. Ninety percent of the salmon eaten in the United States is farmed rather than wild, and it contains higher levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a probable carcinogen. Farmed salmon is also more likely to be raised in polluted water and to face diseases not typically found in wild stock. Wild salmon may contain fewer toxins than farmed fish, but mercury contamination remains a problem.

Unfortunately, the ocean populations can't support the world's appetite for this nutritious fish. So buy wild salmon that's been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as sustainably harvested. For farmed salmon, follow guidelines on safe levels for consumption (see www.oceansalive.org), and cut away the fat and skin before cooking to limit the PCBs. Even better, alternate salmon with sardines or anchovies, which have fewer contaminants and can withstand larger harvests.

Olive Oil Popeye was right: Olive oil deserves our love. In 2004 the FDA approved the claim that two tablespoons of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. A recent study shows it may also block the action of the Her-2 breast cancer gene.

To ensure that you receive all of these benefits, buy extra virgin olive oil, rather than refined or light, both of which are treated with chemical solvents that destroy many of the oil's nutrients. Also, choose oil in dark containers because light can damage the antioxidants.

When cooking with olive oil, avoid getting the pan so hot that the olive oil starts to smoke. Excessive heat ruins the oil's flavor and creates harmful byproducts such as trans fats.

Lastly, since olive oil is almost 75 percent monounsaturated fat, it won't give you all the healthy fats your body needs to stay well. Supplement your diet with the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed and hempseed oils. You can drizzle these temperature-sensitive oils over salads and grains.

Almonds The most nutrient dense of all the nuts, almonds pack a healing mix of vitamins, protein and healthy monounsaturated fats. Just one-quarter cup delivers 40 percent of the daily value for vitamin E, and almonds may also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol -- in one study, two handfuls of almonds daily decreased LDL cholesterol by 9.4 percent. Studies suggest almonds also reduce the risk for atherosclerosis and cancers of the colon and prostate.

Exposure to air, heat and pesticides can make the healthy almond a shell of its former self. Commercial roasting, for example, deep-fries the nuts in saturated fats, negating any cholesterol lowering benefit. Buy dry-roasted almonds with no sugar, corn syrup, MSG or preservatives added. If you're roasting them yourself, do it gently at 160 to 170 degrees to preserve the natural oils. Even with that precaution, roasting significantly decreases vitamin A, pantothenic acid and thiamin levels, though other nutrients appear unaffected.

When it comes to nuts, freshness matters a lot. Buy organic almonds in their shells and, ideally, in hermetically sealed packaging. If you prefer to buy almonds in bulk, they should smell sweet and nutty, not sharp and bitter.
While whole nuts provide the most nutrition, shelled almonds are still quite nutritious, although they may become rancid sooner, especially if sliced. Keep them stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry, shady place or in the refrigerator or freezer.

Of course, anyone with nut allergies should shy away.

Tomatoes Nowadays no one talks about tomatoes without mentioning lycopene. And with good reason: This potent antioxidant may help prevent atherosclerosis and cancers of the prostate, breast and lungs.

In a testament to nature's mysterious ways, lycopene works best in concert with the tomato's other important phytonutrients rather than in isolation. In fact, in one study, lycopene alone didn't inhibit prostate cancer cells, while the whole tomato did. Lycopene is more concentrated in tomato pastes and sauces and is better absorbed when the tomato's been cooked or has a touch of oil. No one has tested the role of basil.

When buying tomatoes, choose the reddest you can find; yellow and orange varieties lack lycopene. Lastly, as a member of the nightshade family, which includes eggplant, potatoes and peppers, tomatoes may aggravate arthritis pain, though few existing scientific studies establish a link. If you suffer from arthritis, you may want to try eliminating tomatoes (and the other nightshades) from your diet to see if your pain improves.

Soy In 1999 the FDA approved the claim that eating 25 grams of soy protein daily decreases the risk of heart disease. Eating soy may also protect against cancers of the uterus, colon, prostate and breast. While some studies say soy alleviates menopausal symptoms and protects against osteoporosis, the evidence is inconclusive. Controversy also exists about whether soy isoflavones, a group of phyto-estrogens that stimulate breast cell growth, may increase breast cancer risk in those prone to it. Several studies show no link, but people with breast cancer or those predisposed to it should eschew soy isoflavones supplements for soy protein itself. You're less likely to overdose on isoflavones with soy protein, and it carries more health benefits as well.

Soy can trigger allergic reactions such as nasal congestion, asthma, fatigue and itching. Kids aged three months to two years may be particularly sensitive, though they usually outgrow it. If you suspect you're allergic, avoid eating soy for three weeks and then reintroduce it and watch for symptoms.

Many people worry that genetically modified soy can cause organ damage and allergic reactions. Choose organic soy to avoid the otherwise ubiquitous GMO varieties.

Omega 3 - can it make a difference?

If you keep up with the latest health news, you probably can't help noticing that omega-3 fatty acids are the nutrient everyone seems to be talking about.
Evidence is piling up that these healthy fats, which are particularly abundant in fish, are good for your heart, your mind, and, well, just about every system in the body. "They really cross all boundaries," says Mark Hyman, a physician and co- medical director of Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, a medical spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. "No matter who you are, omega-3s are something you should be paying attention to."

Why? Because omega-3s are a great way to prevent inflammation, which is emerging as the common denominator in a host of serious diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer's. This apparent wonder worker of a nutrient is even being studied for its potential role in preventing cancer.

But the flood of information sparks as many questions as answers. Can you get what you need from a healthy diet? Is it possible to get too much? What if you're a vegetarian? Not to worry: Our user's guide will tell you everything you need to know to start taking advantage of this essential nutrient.

What's the best dietary source of omega-3s?
Fatty fish, by far. One 4- to 6-ounce serving of salmon (either canned or fresh) contains about 2 grams, the amount most experts recommend per day. Tuna (fresh only) has about the same amount per serving; sardines and lake trout have slightly less.

The only problem is that some of these fish also contain mercury and PCBs. Many experts suggest limiting our consumption of tuna and farm-raised salmon to a few servings per month, so it's best to choose wild salmon and lake trout whenever possible. (Hyman recommends vitalchoice.com as a mail-order source for healthy fish.) Grass-fed beef and wild game are also great sources if you have access to them, and "functional foods" like eggs and yogurt deliver some omega-3s as well -- but not that much. A typical fortified egg provides about 100 milligrams.

Are there any good alternatives for vegetarians?
This one's a bit tricky. Many people tout walnuts, canola oil, hemp oil, and flaxseed and oil for their omega-3s, but these foods actually don't contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the two types that are directly used in the body. What they do have is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body can convert to EPA and DHA. The trouble is, not everyone is great at making this conversion.

"Right now, we don't have a good way of knowing whose body is good at this and whose isn't," says David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and author of The Way to Eat. The only plant source that contains usable omega-3s is algae -- it's where the fish get theirs -- but it has only DHA. Still, it's worth including plant sources in your diet, Katz says; just don't depend on them for all of your daily omega-3s.

What kinds of supplements are the best, and what's an ideal dosage?
Fish oil is the best source, and capsules are the easiest form to store and consume. For general good health, aim for 2 grams a day.

Keep in mind that your body will absorb that best if you take a 1,000-mg capsule twice a day instead of taking the 2,000 mg all at once. (If you're hoping to treat a particular condition, like arthritis, you may need more than 2 grams; ask a holistic practitioner about a safe and effective amount.) Since fish oil can go rancid fairly easily, make sure the capsules also contain vitamin E as a stabilizer, and store them in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark place. The label will also tell you exactly how much EPA and DHA they contain, but the proportions may not be crucial. While researchers are still trying to ascertain the beneficial role each plays, so far both appear to offer certain advantages. (For instance, DHA seems to be better at lowering blood pressure, while EPA is more promising as a treatment for mental illness.) Just try to get some of each.

As with any supplement, it's important to choose a reputable brand. The independent testing company ConsumberLab.com recently found that some fish oil pills contained lower levels of omega-3s than their labels stated (though all were found to be mercury-free). Some brands that did pass muster included Carlson, Nutrilite, Puritan's Pride, and Vitamin World. The complete report is available at consumerlab.com for $9.

You can also take good old-fashioned cod liver oil if you can stomach it. But be aware that it contains vitamin A, which can be toxic at very high levels. It's particularly dangerous to a developing fetus, so pregnant women should avoid cod liver oil altogether.

For vegetarians, both Hyman and Katz recommend an algae supplement called Neuromins, and again, 2 grams a day is the suggested dose. But since algae contains only DHA, it's not quite as good an omega-3 source as fish or fish oil are.

Should I take omega-3s for my depression?
The fatty material that makes up our brain tissue is composed of omega-3 fatty acids, and studies have shown that supplementing can ease depression. "But don't toss your prescription drugs yet," says Lona Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Omega-3s work by enhancing the effect of antidepressant drugs rather than acting independently to boost mood. You may need more than the recommended 2 grams of fish oil a day, but you should work with a practitioner to find a safe and effective amount.

Can omega-3s really help the inflammation in my joints and in my arteries?
Yep; inflammation is inflammation wherever it appears. So the same supplement you take to ease the pain in your knees may also protect your heart. Studies show that the nutrient offers several kinds of heart protection: It decreases the risk of irregular heart rhythm, slows the growth of plaque buildup in the arteries, and lowers triglycerides. (It may also lower blood pressure, though the research on that is mixed.) A recent study showed that people who took an omega-3 supplement right before eating a fatty meal had less of a triglyceride surge after the meal than those who didn't. (Those who took a supplement and exercised had even less of a spike.)

How much do I need to worry about getting the right ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s?
Balance is important, but don't fret too much about getting enough omega-6s. If you're like most Americans, you're already taking in plenty, since omega-6s are found in vegetable oils such as corn, safflower, sunflower, and soybean. Most experts agree that a healthy diet should include a ratio of about 4 to 1 omega-6s to omega-3s. A typical American is getting something closer to 20 to 1.

Is it possible to take too much?
Unless you're acting on the advice of your doctor, you shouldn't get more than 2 grams a day. Inflammation is actually a necessary part of the immune response; it's only a problem when you've got too much. That means overdoing the omega-3s could suppress the body's ability to heal, raising the risk for infection. Omega-3 supplements also reduce blood-clotting ability, so anyone regularly taking blood thinners or aspirin should consult a doctor before taking them.

Should I be giving them to my kids?
Though children need a smaller amount in proportion to their general diet, omega-3s are important for them, too. A good strategy is to work omega-3-rich foods into their meals. Kids who like fish will have an easy time of it (but keep in mind the warnings about mercury and PCBs). For those who don't, Katz also suggests sprinkling freshly ground flaxseeds into cookie batter and onto cereal. (Grinding them in a coffee grinder and then storing them in the fridge will help prevent rancidity; to make sure the ALAs are still present, don't keep ground seeds longer than a month.)

Supplements can also be beneficial for children. Half a gram to 1 gram of fish oil a day is an appropriate dose for ages one to eight, says Katz. Kids age nine and up can take the adult dose of 2 grams a day.

7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if you Have a Major Decline in Sex Drive

1. Could it be caused by medications I'm taking? Loss of libido is a common side effect to some prescription medications.

2. I'm angry/stressed/tired/overwhelmed — could this be part of the problem? Emotions can wreak havoc with hormone levels and the endocrine system, and that can put a damper on your desire.

3. Am I overweight? High cholesterol and insulin resistance — two common medical conditions associated with being overweight — can affect sexual performance.

4. Could I be suffering from depression? Depressed people are rarely interested in sex.

5. Could I have a hormonal problem? Imbalances of testosterone in men and estrogen in women can lower libido.

6. I experience pain during sex — enough that I don't want to have sex much anymore. What's causing it? The problem could range from the relatively easy to correct (such as not enough foreplay) to a more severe underlying condition (such as an estrogen deficiency).

7. I haven't been able to achieve an orgasm in a while. What's happening to me? The problem could be related to medication you're taking, or it could be a harder-to-pinpoint psychological issue. Either way, your doctor will be able to help.

The Best Window Cleaner

A little dab of this and that from your kitchen cupboard will provide you with the best window cleaner!

SIMPLE SOLUTION:
Around Earth Day 1990, every newspaper in the country (or so it seemed) offered recipes for nontoxic cleaning with the basics we all have in our kitchen cupboards, and the recipe for windows was invariably just plain vinegar and water with the option of drying the windows with old newspapers.

People by the thousands tried this and swore off cleaning with homemade recipes for good because the formula left streaks on their windows.

Unfortunately, the commercial products they had used for so many years had left a wax buildup and vinegar alone wouldn’t do the job of removing the residue. Adding dab of dish soap to the vinegar and water would have removed the buildup.

THE BEST WINDOW CLEANER
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.

10 simple ways to strengthen digestion

In Ayurveda, the body is seen as a single integrated system in which all the parts work in tandem to create balance and health. The body's ability to heal itself is its most significant quality, with healing defined as the process of the body returning to its natural functions. According to Ayurveda, the smooth operation of these functions forms the pillars of good health: effortless menstruation, regular elimination, restful sleep, and strong digestion.

Digestion plays a crucial role in healing, because our physiology depends on digestion for constant renewal. A holistic interpretation of digestion is to see it as the means of extracting intelligence from food and then processing it in a way that supports the inherent wisdom of the body as a whole.

Try these Ayurvedic tips to help ensure that your digestion is comfortable and efficient.

1. Eat in a settled and quiet atmosphere.
Try to set everything else aside at mealtimes to allow your body to concentrate on eating and digesting. When you put your attention solely on your meal, you are able to savor all the flavors with discernment.

2. Take a few minutes to rest quietly after your meal.
When you are finished eating, relaxing kick-starts the digestive process in an effortless way. A sense of calm before, during, and after mealtimes can be a major benefit to digestion and general health.

3. Always sit down to eat.
Sitting down relaxes the digestive tract, focuses awareness on the act of eating, and enhances your enjoyment of food.

4. Don't eat when you're upset.
Eating when you are emotionally unsettled can trigger gastrointestinal discomfort. If you're upset at mealtimes, postpone eating until you feel more composed.

5. Avoid overeating.
Ayurveda suggests we eat only to about three-fourths of our actual capacity. Eating beyond this point doesn't allow the stomach to function properly.

6. Avoid cold foods and iced drinks.
Cold foods and drinks put out the digestive fire, inhibit our digestive enzymes, and numb our taste buds.

7. Don't talk while chewing your food.
The acts of chewing and swallowing are what really allows us to deeply extract the flavor of our food. Talking while there is food in your mouth distracts you from what you are tasting.

8. Eat at a moderate pace.
This means eating neither too quickly nor too slowly. Getting into the habit of putting your fork or spoon down between bites helps set a steady pace.

9. Don't eat until your previous meal has been digested.
Eating only when your stomach is calling for more requires a high level of body consciousness. For most people, complete digestion takes from three to six hours. If you have to snack, keep it simple -- a piece of fruit or a warm beverage.

10. Favor meals made with freshly cooked foods.
Fresh foods are intelligent foods and contain the greatest life force. A delicious, freshly prepared meal stimulates the appetite and gets the secretion of digestive enzymes going even before you start to eat.

Food colourings

Wow- so it's not just my imagination that when my children eat foods processed with artificial colors, they behave differently. A British group of investigators performed a randomized blinded trial among 153 3 year-olds and 144 8 to 9 year-olds. Kids were randomly assigned to receive a beverage containing sodium benzoate and one of two 'mixes' of artificial food color and additives, or a placebo drink. They found the kids exposed to these food additives were more likely to be hyperactive.

The amount of artificial coloring and sodium benzoate given to these children is equivalent to what you might find in 4 ounces of candy, for example.

PREVIOUS RESEARCH

A previous study by the same senior investigator in 2005 found similar findings- in that study that added and removed these offending agents and found differences in behavior within the same individual. A study by a group of different investigators looked at this issue back in 1994 and found kids suspected of hyperactivity had dramatic improvements in behavior with removal of artificial colors and then found a dose-response relationship between consumption of tartrazine and irritability, restlessness, and poor sleep. Tartrazine is derived from coal tar and found in a wide range of foods such as yoghurt, chips, instant puddings, soft drinks and many more.

WHICH PRODUCTS CONTAIN SODIUM BENZOATE AND ARTIFICIAL COLORINGS?

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative found in fruit juice, preserves, carbonated drinks, and pickles. In addition to causing behavioral problems in children, when combined with ascorbic acid it forms benzene, a known cancer-causing compound. Despite FDA urging, companies continued using this compound in products containing ascorbic acid and therefore in 2006 a lawsuit was filed and Coca-cola, PepsiCo, and other soft-drink companies were forced to reformualte their beverages.

Artificial coloring is found in processed foods that usually have little nutritional value. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) provides a terrific Table on Food Additives. They describe artificial colorings as "synthetic chemicals that do not occur in nature. Because colorings are used almost solely in foods of low nutritional value (candy, soda pop, gelatin desserts, etc.), you should simply avoid all artificially colored foods. In addition to problems mentioned below, colorings cause hyperactivity in some sensitive children. The use of coloring usually indicates that fruit or other natural ingredient has not been used."

Here is a summary of the CSPI findings and recommendations:

Avoid

• Blue 1- Beverages, candy, baked goods; Inadequately tested; suggestions of a small cancer risk
• Blue 2 - Pet food, beverages, candy; the largest study suggested, but did not prove, that this dye caused brain tumors in male mice. The FDA concluded that there is "reasonable certainty of no harm."
• Green 3- Candy, beverages; a 1981 industry-sponsored study gave hints of bladder cancer, but FDA re-analyzed the data using other statistical tests and concluded that the dye was safe.
• Red 3- Cherries in fruit cocktail, candy, baked goods; The evidence that this dye caused thyroid tumors in rats is "convincing," according to a 1983 review committee report requested by FDA. FDA's recommendation that the dye be banned was overruled by pressure from elsewhere in the Reagan Administration.
• Yellow 6- Beverages, sausage, baked goods, candy, gelatin; industry-sponsored animal tests indicated that this dye, the third most widely used, causes tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney. In addition, small amounts of several carcinogens contaminate Yellow 6. However, the FDA reviewed those data and found reasons to conclude that Yellow 6 does not pose a significant cancer risk to humans. Yellow 6 may also cause occasional allergic reactions.

Try to Avoid

• Citrus Red 2- Skin of some Florida oranges only; studies indicated that this additive causes cancer. The dye does not seep through the orange skin into the pulp. No risk except when eating peel.
• Red 40- Soda pop, candy, gelatin desserts, pastry, pet food, sausage; The most widely used food dye. While this is one of the most-tested food dyes, the key mouse tests were flawed and inconclusive. An FDA review committee acknowledged problems, but said evidence of harm was not "consistent" or "substantial." Like other dyes, Red 40 is used mainly in junk foods.
• Yellow 5 -Gelatin dessert, candy, pet food, baked goods; the second most widely used coloring causes mild allergic reactions, primarily in aspirin-sensitive persons.

EXPERT COMMENTARY ON THE RECENT STUDY

Dr. Howard Bauchner, the Associate Editor for General Medicine Journal Watch, had this to say:

"These results will likely fuel parental concern that food additives, such as tartrazine, sunset yellow, and allura red, either cause or increase behaviors consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The study lends credence to such concerns although it certainly doesn't tell us whether food additives are a major contributor to ADHD. A more meticulous study is unlikely."

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

• Avoid 'junk food' which is virtually guaranteed to contain these food additives.
• Read my post on 'Learning to Read Food Labels' to better understand how to find healthier foods for you and your family, in general.
• See the Food Additive Table to learn more about Food Additives.

Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more

Can healthy eating and regular exercise really contribute to breast cancer prevention? So far, the evidence says yes. What's more, if you combine these risk-reducing habits with limiting your exposure to substances that promote the disease, you'll benefit even more.

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, the risks you can't control - such as your age and genetic makeup - may loom large. But there are some breast cancer prevention steps you can always take on your own. Although these measures provide no guarantee that you won't develop the disease, they'll give you a start toward breast cancer prevention.

Diet and exercise as breast cancer prevention strategies

Among the easiest things to control are what you eat and drink and how active you are. Here are some strategies that may help you decrease your risk of breast cancer:

• Limit alcohol. A strong link exists between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. The type of alcohol consumed - wine, beer or mixed drinks - seems to make no difference. To help protect against breast cancer, limit alcohol to less than one drink a day or avoid alcohol completely.
• Maintain a healthy weight. There's a clear link between obesity - weighing more than is appropriate for your age and height - and breast cancer. This is especially true if you gain the weight later in life, particularly after menopause. Excess fatty tissue is a source of circulating estrogen in your body. And breast cancer risk is linked to how much estrogen you're exposed to during your lifetime.
• Stay physically active. Regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and, as a consequence, may aid in lowering your risk of breast cancer. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. If you haven't been particularly active in the past, start your exercise program slowly and gradually work up to a greater intensity. Try to include weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging or aerobics. These have the added benefit of keeping your bones strong.
• Consider limiting fat in your diet. Results from the most definitive study of dietary fat and breast cancer risk to date suggest a slight decrease in risk of invasive breast cancer for women who eat a low-fat diet. But the effect is modest at best. However, by reducing the amount of fat in your diet, you may decrease your risk of other diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. And a low-fat diet may protect against breast cancer in another way if it helps you maintain a healthy weight - another factor in breast cancer risk. For a protective benefit, limit fat intake to less than 35 percent of your daily calories and restrict foods high in saturated fat.

Hormone therapy: Long-term use may undermine breast cancer prevention

Talk with your doctor about discontinuing long-term hormone therapy. Study results from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) raised concerns about the use of hormone therapy for symptoms of menopause. Among other problems, long-term treatment with estrogen-progestin combinations, such as those found in the drug Prempro, increased the risk of breast cancer in women who participated in the trial.

The WHI investigators also reported that women who developed breast cancer while in the study and who were taking hormone therapy had more aggressive and larger tumors. And the women in the study taking hormone therapy were also found to have more abnormal mammograms - requiring additional imaging methods, such as ultrasound - due to the hormones' effects on breast tissue density.

If you're taking hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, ask your doctor about your options. You may be able to manage your menopausal symptoms with exercise, dietary changes or nonhormonal therapies that have been shown to provide some relief. If none of these is effective, you may decide that the benefits of short-term hormone therapy outweigh the risks. In that case, your doctor will likely encourage you to use the lowest dose of hormone therapy for the shortest period of time.

Birth control pills and breast cancer prevention: No easy answers

There's no evidence of an across-the-board link between birth control pill use and breast cancer risk. Analysis of combined data from many older studies suggests a slight increase in risk of premenopausal breast cancer. The pills used in these studies, however, include preparations that contained higher estrogen doses than what is available in preparations prescribed today. The analysis of these older oral contraceptives also showed that women who took the pill for four or more years before their first full-term pregnancy had a larger increase in premenopausal breast cancer risk. Still, experts analyzing all the risk data estimate that birth control pill use causes, at most, 4.7 out of 10,000 cases of premenopausal breast cancer.

Pesticides and antibiotics: Be cautious

Breast cancer incidence may be linked to both pesticide exposure and overuse of antibiotics. But research isn't conclusive. Until further studies are conducted and more is known about these possible links, be aware of how these substances might counterbalance your efforts at breast cancer prevention.

• Exposure to pesticides. The molecular structure of some pesticides closely resembles that of estrogen. This means they may attach to estrogen receptor sites in your body. Although studies haven't found a definite link between most pesticides and breast cancer, researchers have learned that women with elevated levels of pesticides in their breast tissue have a greater breast cancer risk.
• Unnecessary antibiotics. Scientists recently found a link between antibiotic use and breast cancer - the longer antibiotics were used, the greater the risk of breast cancer. Researchers caution, however, that other factors, such as underlying illness or a weakened immune system, rather than antibiotics themselves, may account for the elevated cancer risk.

New directions in research

Scientists are continually making new discoveries that may impact breast cancer prevention. Among the most promising agents are retinoids and flaxseed.

• Retinoids. Natural or synthetic forms of vitamin A (retinoids) may have the ability to destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Unlike other experimental therapies, retinoids may be effective in premenopausal women and in those whose tumors aren't estrogen-positive. Research is ongoing.
• Flaxseed. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds that lower circulating estrogens in your body. Flaxseed is particularly high in one phytoestrogen, lignan, which appears to decrease estrogen production and which may inhibit the growth of some breast cancers.

Do what you can

In addition to lifestyle changes, be vigilant about early detection of breast cancer. Start having yearly mammograms at age 40. If you notice any breast changes, such as a new lump or skin changes, make an appointment to see your doctor for evaluation.

Nothing you do can guarantee your life will be cancer-free. But if you practice healthy habits and consult your doctor about extra measures you can take, you may at least reduce your risk of this potentially fatal disease.

Setting Goals for Weight Loss

One question I get frequently is what are realistic weight loss goals for overweight and obese individuals? I think that setting weight loss goals requires a balance between being realistic on one hand and not discouraging people from working hard to achieve weight loss on the other hand. In our weight management program we tell people that the active weight loss period is six months. At the end of 6 months, they need shift their focus to keeping off the weight loss they have achieved. We discuss the fact that the higher their weight loss goal, the more permanent behavior change will be needed to achieve and maintain their goal weight.

For most people, we recommend setting an initial weight loss goal of 10% of beginning weight. If people achieve this, they should celebrate success and can go on to a second higher goal This is realistic, since most people will likely not achieve more than 10% weight loss in 6 months. It also does not discourage those few individuals who can achieve greater weight loss. Keep in mind that the very best weight management programs achieve an average weight loss of 7-10% over 6 months. Achieving a 10% wieght loss can dramatically improve health and quality of life for most people. We also tell people that if they find they can sustain a lifestyle that allows them to keep off the weight they lose, they can go back through another weight loss period and lose more weight. It is very important that they realize this will require even more behavior change. At the end of the day, we try to help people achieve a weight that they are comfortable with and a lifestyle that they can sustain permanently. Many people reach a point where they would like to lose more weight but do not feel that they can change their lifestyle any further. I believe that most people can achieve an acceptable weight, even if it is not their dream weight.

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Researchers surprised so few kids take vitamins

Date updated: October 02, 2007
Content provided by Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Less than one third of U.S. children are taking vitamin and mineral dietary supplements, according to a study published Monday by researchers who were surprised the number was so low.

All told, 32 percent of U.S. children used a dietary supplement in the past month, based on a nationally representative survey from 1999 to 2002 that included 10,136 children age 18 or younger, the researchers said. The most commonly used supplements were multivitamins and multiminerals, taken by 18 percent of the children. Another 4 percent used single-vitamin supplements, 2 percent used single-mineral supplements, and just under 1 percent used botanical supplements, the researchers said.

The remaining supplement users took a diverse array of other supplement types, the researchers said. "In the adult population, 50 percent of the U.S. population is taking any dietary supplement. Thirty percent of the adult population is taking a multivitamin, multimineral preparation," Mary Frances Picciano, a nutrition researcher at the National Institutes of Health who led the study, said in a telephone interview.

"We anticipated that the usage would be higher among children than it would be among adults, and we found just the opposite," Picciano added.

The study appears in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

The children using supplements were more likely to be thinner, from a higher-income family without smokers, and spend less time with television and video games, the study found. Non-Hispanic white children were about twice as likely as black children to take these supplements.

Among age groups, the most likely to be taking a dietary supplement were those ages 4 to 8 (41 percent), followed by ages 1 to 3 (38 percent), ages 9 to 13 (29 percent), ages 14 to 18 (26 percent) and infants younger than a year old (12 percent), the study found.

Picciano said she was particularly surprised at how few infants and young children were taking supplements. She noted, for example, that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vitamin D supplements for infants who are breast-fed.

The researchers said leading medical groups emphasize a proper diet as the best source of nutrition for children.

"A dietary supplement cannot make up for a faulty diet. The diet still has to contain all the food groups," Picciano said.

"Yet, there are certain nutrients that cannot be reliably provided by the diet," Picciano added. "And vitamin D and calcium are classic examples."

Omega Threes May Prevent Diabetes in Kids

An article reported on September 25, by Reuters on another food stubstance found in fish and walnuts which may prevent diabetes in children .

CHICAGO - A diet rich in fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids helped cut the risk that children with a family history of diabetes would develop the disease, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

"It is a relatively large effect," said Jill Norris, whose study appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

"It is exciting because it suggests we might be able to develop nutritional interventions to prevent diabetes."

Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes in children. It occurs when the immune system goes haywire and starts attacking insulin-producing cells (beta cells) in the pancreas.

No one knows exactly what triggers this process, but heredity and environmental factors such as diet are thought to play a role. Another factor is hyperintestinal permeability (Leaky Gut) which permits more intestinal antigens to be absorbed and a concept of innocent bystander, where a protein of that person is misinterpreted as foreign and (auto) antibodies are made and directed against that protein.

Several studies in animals have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids — which are found in fish, flaxseed oil, walnuts, soybeans and other foods — may help.

In this study to see if whether omega-3 fatty acids offer a potential protective effect, Jill Norris and colleagues at the University of Colorado at Denver studied 1,770 children between 1994 and 2006 who were deemed at high risk for diabetes because of genetic tests or because they had a sibling or parent with type 1 diabetes.

The researchers found at-risk children who ate a lot of foods rich in omega-3 were less likely to develop islet autoimmunity — antibodies against the cells in the pancreas that precede full-blown diabetes.

"This is the first study to show this," Norris said in a telephone interview. "This is all omega-3 fatty acids, not just the kind that are found in fish."

The take home message is to keep the kids from becoming fat by avoiding saturated fats and high glycemic carbohydrates, encourage lots of exercise and get them to eat foods rich in omega three's to prevent both types of diabetes, I and II

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Losing weight naturally: No diet necessary

Before you pledge allegiance to a particular diet plan, take heed. More often than not, weight lost through dieting finds its way back into your body.

But the news is not all bad: While prevailing lore states that 95% of people who lose weight regain it within a few months or years, recent research shows that roughly 20% of overweight people successfully manage to keep the pounds from coming back on.

Still, that's a low success rate, and it underscores the inherent flaw of the dieting mentality — which seeks a quick, often drastic fix for habits that were years in the making.

So, what is the best approach to long-term weight loss? Rather than counting every calorie or scratching entire food groups from your diet, make healthful eating — along with fitness and stress reduction — a part of your daily lifestyle.

By thinking of weight loss not as a primary goal but rather as a by-product of making important health choices, you are on your way to addressing the underlying causes of weight gain — not merely the symptoms.

Healthful diet
Food journalist Michael Pollan succinctly advised in a recent New York Times article: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

These 3 points form the basis of a healthful diet:

1. Eat food. "If it’s something your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize," says Mark Hyman, M.D., author of UltraMetabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss (Scribner, 2006), "you probably shouldn't eat it." Choose whole fresh foods rather than processed food products. In other words, don't just avoid processed and refined white bread, but also limit enriched whole wheat bread, which is loaded with processed nutrients and preservatives. Fresh whole grain bread straight from the bakery would be better, while a dish of cooked wheat berries would be even more nutritious. The greater amount of food you eat that is whole and unmodified (rather than being a food product), the more healthful (and — believe it or not — satisfying) your diet will be.

2. Not too much. There's no getting around that one of the most healthful and effective techniques for weight loss is moderate calorie restriction. Since weight loss boils down to consuming fewer calories than you burn, portion control is a non-negotiable element. To safely lose weight, shoot for a deficit of 250 to 500 calories per day — anything greater could leave you very hungry and more vulnerable to impulsive indulgences with bad-for-you food.

Tip: Restricting the number of calories is one of the most difficult requirements to weight loss. Try substituting quality for quantity. You may find that by choosing organic whole foods, you'll need less to feel satiated.

3. Mostly plants. Vegetables should make up the largest portion of your diet, as the antioxidants in fresh produce have a powerful effect against the free radicals in our bodies. Also, since vegetables (especially leafy ones) are low in carbohydrates, eating a plant-based diet translates into fewer calories overall. Remember, variety not only adds spice but longevity, too. As omnivores, we require a certain amount of complexity in our diet in order to stay healthy. Include as many different colors and varieties of fruits and vegetables in your diet as you can.

Proper hydration
Don't underestimate the importance of drinking water for weight loss. Sufficient water intake is crucial for you to achieve optimal digestion, absorption, circulation and waste excretion.

Depending on how much produce you eat, the climate you live in and how much you exercise, you should be drinking an average of 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. Remember that fruit juice, tea, coffee and sodas don't count as water.

We often misinterpret thirst as hunger — which throws off our natural appetite cues. By staying properly hydrated throughout the day, you will deter false hunger pangs and be able to more easily discern your true hunger levels. Another bonus? Staying hydrated fights fatigue, giving you more energy to stick with your exercise plan.

Tip: Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go so that you have no excuse for getting parched.

Natural supplements
While your focus should be on getting nutrition from whole foods rather than relying on supplements, ensuring basic nutritional support through a few well-chosen supplements is a reasonable backup. Begin with a high-quality multivitamin and mineral combination, and choose a brand that doesn’t contain fillers, binders, coloring agents, gluten or lactose.

For natural compounds that may speed up weight loss, consider calcium, chromium and green tea supplements. While it is unclear how effective these supplements may be in enhancing weight loss, they have few known risks and some potential benefits. Nonetheless, it is not standard medical practice to recommend them.

Calcium (400 to 500 milligrams daily) may play a role in weight control by regulating energy metabolism. Chromium (400 micrograms daily) appears to improve insulin function and blood sugar control — which may make weight control easier. The caffeine and antioxidant catechins in green tea can help enhance calorie burning by increasing thermogenesis (the production of heat in cells). You can either drink several cups a day or take it in capsule form (anywhere from 250 to 500 milligrams daily)

Tip: Taking your vitamins and supplements (either with a meal or just before) may reduce stomach upset.

Stress reduction
Stress and weight gain are closely related. Stress can cause your adrenal glands to release adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream, which in turn can cause the body to conserve fat.

Chronic stress throws your metabolism out of whack and can lead to weight gain regardless of calorie intake. Cortisol (the stress hormone) makes your body less sensitive to other hormones — most notably to leptin, the hormone that tells your brain when you are full.

There are other factors at work (i.e., the fact that people turn to food to comfort themselves in times of stress).

Relaxation, experts say, is the best defense against stress. "When someone learns how to consciously acknowledge the presence of stress, he can then make a deliberate choice in how he'll react to it," says Steven Gurgevich, Ph.D., author of The Self-Hypnosis Diet: Use the Power of Your Mind to Make Any Diet Work for You (Sounds True, 2007). "Instead of 'emotional eating,' they can take a brisk walk, do something productive or use an active or passive relaxation technique."

Tip: Meditation, yoga, prayer, baths, music, tai chi, hypnosis and breathing exercises all may induce the relaxation response.

Fitness
For people who are more than moderately overweight, exercise can be daunting (at best) and even physically excruciating due to the pressure your weight puts on your joints. But you have to start somewhere: Wendy McClure, a fitness consultant and trainer listed by Men's Journal as one of America’s 100 Best Trainers, says very heavy people should not jump into an exercise boot camp.

"I often suggest beginning with classes in a pool, because they can move freely in the water for a long period of time without joint problems," she says.

Walking is another excellent way to launch an exercise program. Walking as little as 15 minutes a day could significantly improve your health. The more out of shape you are, the more fitness gains you will experience early on.

Use a pedometer — available for as little as $10 — and slowly build up to 10,000 steps a day (about 4 to 5 miles). Studies show that this level of activity can reduce blood pressure, significantly increase calorie burn and improve cardio fitness (again, particularly in people who are less fit to begin with).

No matter your baseline fitness level, choose activities you enjoy (ice skating, rock climbing, square dancing), and do them with people you like. Many studies show that people are more likely to stick with an exercise program if they have an activity buddy —the commitment drives people to show up even on days when their motivation is low.

Also, don't be a fair-weather friend to exercise. "A consistent routine of exercising each day... shows the best and most successful results," McClure says. It is healthier — and safer — to exercise for 20 to 30 minutes a day on most days than to procrastinate all week and try to punish yourself for 2 hours on a Saturday.

Success with a natural weight-loss approach doesn't equal quick results. By introducing long-term and lasting changes instead of drastic, unsustainable ones, you may lose weight more slowly — perhaps only a pound a week. Still, the more gradual the loss is, the more likely that the pounds will be gone for good.

Lipids and sterols in whole grains

Whole grain foods form the foundation of
a healthy diet, and researchers from the
Harvard School of Public Health and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture want us to
eat more of them. That’s the message
being delivered these days as the latest
science reaffirms that whole grains are key
components to a healthy diet. In addition
to providing complex carbohydrates,
whole grains are excellent sources of fiber,
valuable lipids and sterols, and key
vitamins and minerals that are not
available from other sources. Here’s the
problem: The great majority of people
aren’t getting nearly enough of these critical
nutrients!

Recently, the Harvard School of Public
Health re-emphasized the importance of
whole grains by making three serious
changes to the USDA’s Food Guide
Pyramid.1
1. They moved simple, starchy foods—
such as white bread, potatoes, white
rice, and pasta—from the most
important level, the base, to the least
important, the top.
2. They reaffirmed the importance of still
eating six to nine servings from the
base level each day.
3. They stressed the importance of at least
three of those servings being whole
grains, each and every day!
Two facts are behind all the hubbub
about whole grains.
First, whole grains provide critical nutrients
that are not available from other food
sources. In addition to providing key
nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and
fiber, whole grains are also a valuable
source of lipids and sterols, the energygiving
substances that have a direct influence
on cellular health and efficiency.
Unfortunately, lipids and sterols are
often removed from grains through standard
food processing. In an attempt to
reduce food spoilage, for example, lipids
are removed from most cereals, breads,
and flour.Without these essential food
factors, cell membrane function can
become compromised, making it difficult
for nutrients to get in and waste to get
out. Remember, we’re only as healthy as
our cells!
Second, in their report titled “Healthy
People 2010,” USDA researchers state that
only 7% of the population 2 years of age
and older get the three servings of whole
grain daily that are fundamental to good
health.2 This lack of whole grains, and
the lipids and sterols they contain, has
become the single most common deficiency
in the modern diet. According to a
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Scientists Push To Increase
Whole Grains In Diet!
More than a decade ago, the USDA established a
Food Guide Pyramid with a foundation level of
bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. These foods
provide carbohydrates, which are essential to
a sound diet.1 Over time, though, the
importance of these food factors has been
downplayed, or even completely misreported.
Currently, for example, the media is flooded
with information suggesting that carbohydrates
are detrimental to weight management and
good health. But people who buy into the
“low-carb” craze may be denying themselves
important nutrients. It’s true that today’s
consumers need to be smart about the types
and amounts of carbohydrates they eat—but
they also need to make sure they’re getting the
healthy benefits of whole grain. That’s why
many nutrition and healthcare professionals are
working to open our eyes to the importance of
these critical nutrients and suggesting that—
though we should watch our carbs—we also
need to make sure we get a minimum of three
servings of whole grains each day.

LOOK TO THE PYRAMID & BE SMART ABOUT “CARB” CHOICES!
recent article in the Journal of Nutrition,
increased intake of whole-grain foods is
limited by a lack of consumer awareness
of the health benefits of whole grains, difficulty
in identifying whole-grain foods in
the market place, and higher prices for
whole-grain foods.3
Tre-en-en: 3-a-day is the healthy way.
GNLD has long been familiar with the
importance of whole grains and the
unique nutrients they provide to the diet,
and this latest round of scientific reports
strongly reinforces our position. For
over 46 years, we have known that good
nutrition begins at the cellular level,
and that whole grain lipids and sterols
contribute critical factors to optimal cellular
nutrition, helping to keep cell membranes
healthy, permeable, and efficient—
able to take in nutrients and eliminate
waste and be their energetic best.
In 1958, scientists formulated a dietary
supplement that replaces the lipids and
sterols lost through food processing and a
whole-grain-deficient diet. This supplement
became known as Tre-en-en Grain
Concentrates, a unique combination of
concentrated extracts from wheat, rice
bran, and soybeans, tested and proven to
enhance cellular efficiency. Its importance
in the diet today is greater than it has ever
been in the past.
The foundation of the Food Guide
Pyramid is the foundation of your healthy
diet. So work to make sure you eat your 6-
9 servings of this important food group
each day. And just so you are sure you’re
receiving the benefits of the whole-grain
lipids and sterols you need, take three
Tre-en-en each and every day!
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References
1. www.hsph.harvard.edu
2 www.health.gov
3. “Choose A Variety of Grains Daily, Especially Whole Grains:
A Challenge for Consumers”, Kantor, Linda, et al Journal of
Nutrition, 2001; 131:473S-486S
4. www.usda.gov
5. www.msnbc.com
6. www.fda.gov
7. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Lipids and sterols in tre-en-en

WHY “GRAIN CONCENTRATES”?
■ As grain processing strips away nutrient-dense and
nutrient-diverse outer layers, the foods that make up our
dietary staples (i.e. white flour, white rice) often lack
meaningful amounts of nutrients important for cell
function — namely, lipids and sterols.
■ Soybeans, wheat, and rice provide key lipids and sterols
that are important for cellular health.

WHY TRE-EN-EN GRAIN CONCENTRATES?
■ Diverse phytonutrient extracts supply critical nutrients
cells need to be their healthy best.
■ Scientifically proven to support efficient nutrient
utilization.
■ Scientifically proven to support overall growth and
development.
■ Scientifically proven to support cardiovascular
development.
■ Cold-pressed and cold-processed to preserve nutritional
value.
■ No cholesterol.
■ No gluten.
■ Complete lipids and sterols from wheat germ, rice bran,
and soybeans.
■ Includes beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
■ Natural chlorophyll-colored,
soft gelatin capsules.
■ Natural vitamin E for antioxidant protection of
phytonutrients.

FAST FACTS ABOUT TRE-EN-EN®
GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Cell membranes need lipids and sterols to stay healthy. Unfortunately, grain processing strips lipids, sterols, and
other vital nutrients from the foods that make up our dietary staples. Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates help assure
good nutrition at the cellular level by providing a unique and exclusive blend of whole-food extracts from wheat
germ, rice bran, and soybeans. Developed and introduced by GNLD in 1958, Tre-en-en was the world’s first
phytonutrient supplement. It provides phyto-LIPIDS essential to optimal health and cellular function, including
omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, and phyto-STEROLS, including beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol,
and campesterol, plus octacosanol.

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SUGGESTED USE: (Adults) 1 capsule daily with meals.
Lipids and sterols provide critical support for the healthy cellular
uptake of nutrients and cellular export of waste and metabolites.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
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whole-food blend of extracts from wheat, rice and soy. It provides
phyto-LIPIDS, including Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, phyto-
STEROLS beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
Contains no cholesterol or gluten.
Cold pressed and cold processed to preserve nutritional value.
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Packaged with safety seal.
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TRE-EN-EN SUPPLIES WHAT FOOD PROCESSING
STRIPS FROM DIETARY STAPLES
To increase their shelf life, grains are subjected to about two
dozen processes before they are transformed into dietary
staples, such as white flour and white rice. Processing removes
the nutritious outer layers of the grain. These layers contain
the majority of grain’s vitamins and minerals, as well as “good
fats” called lipids and sterols. Other foods, notably soybeans,
provide healthful lipids and sterols as well.
In the 1950s, a series of studies conducted at a Southern
California hospital indicated that people suffering from
chronic fatigue could benefit dramatically from a mixture of
plant extracts providing broad-spectrum lipids and sterols.
Now, more than four decades later, that mixture — GNLD’s
Tre-en-en — is still helping people worldwide. It forms the
base into which vitamins and related food factors, minerals,
enzymes, and protein have been added to create GNLD’s
multifactor food supplement, Formula IV®.
The world’s first phytonutrient supplement, Tre-en-en provides
plant lipids and sterols which food processing has stripped
from the staple foods that form the foundation of our daily
diets. Named for the Greek “3-in-1,” Tre-en-en is a unique
combination of concentrated extracts from whole wheat berry,
rice bran, and soybeans. More than just wheat germ or soy oil, it
contains everything naturally available from the lipid portion
of the plants.
LIPIDS AND STEROLS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR
EVERY CELL MEMBRANE IN THE HUMAN BODY
When it comes to health, not all fats are bad. Some fats are
good — even essential. Fats provide energy, essential fatty
acids, and cellular building blocks, and they have regulatory
functions. For instance, fats are necessary for normal growth
and development, especially for infants. They are also
important to the structure and function of the nervous system.
But most importantly, they make up the greater part of the
membranes that surround every cell in the human body.
Healthful lipids and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans
are “good fats.” Certain lipids, including omega-6 and omega-3
fatty acids, may increase the fluidity, or “pliability,” of cell
membranes and help keep cells functioning normally. Plant
sterols may have a number of beneficial effects as well,
including reducing cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of
atherosclerosis, and inhibiting tumors. Both lipids and sterols
are located in the bran and outer layers which are removed
during grain processing (see The Story of Wheat, The Story of
Rice, and The Story of Soy).
CONSEQUENCES OF THE IMBALANCE OF “GOOD”
AND “BAD” FATS IN THE MODERN DIET
With consumer preferences shifting to low-fat and fat-free
foods, people are eating less fat than in recent years, although
the fat content of the Western diet is still far from the 30%
recommended by health experts. While reducing the fat content
of the diet has many positive health consequences, it means
that people are reducing the total lipids and sterols they are
taking in from all sources, not just “bad” fats such as saturated
fats. They are also reducing their intake of “good” fats from
whole grains and soybeans, which supply important lipid and
sterol nutrients you need to feel your best.
In the quest to reduce the fat content of the diet, fat
substitutes or “fake fats” have begun to make their way into the
marketplace. While these substances may make some foods less
caloric and fatty, they do nothing to meet the body’s hunger
for good nutrition. Whole-food lipids and sterols from wheat,
rice, and soy will be especially important for the growing
group of people who use fat substitutes to reduce the fat
content of their diets.
The decrease in total fat consumption is only part of the
reason the modern diet features an imbalance of “good” and
“bad” fats. The other part of the story is that the foods that
make up the human diet have changed dramatically in the last
50 years. As artificial fats have increasingly displaced natural
fats in the foods we eat, the lipid and sterol profile of the diet
has changed. While our hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed a
diversity of natural fats, mostly from locally gleaned plants,
this diversity decreased when people became successful at
growing agricultural crops which could be sold at the local
farmers’ market. This eroding nutrient diversity was
compounded by a decrease in nutrient density when people
discovered that grains could be stored longer without going
rancid if their lipid- and sterol-rich outer coatings were
removed. And after World War II, the world got its first taste
of margarine and other artificially hydrogenated oils, and the
global kitchen has never been the same. This relatively rapid
displacement of natural fats with artificial fats in all types of
foods has created an unhealthy imbalance of “good” versus
“bad” fats and has diminished the amount and variety of
healthful lipids and sterols in the diet.
Imbalance has consequences: Insufficiency of lipids and
sterols may cause alterations of the cell membrane, leading to
reduced cellular efficiency throughout the body. It may also
affect the ability of the cell’s “metabolic machinery” to
produce energy. Lipid/sterol insufficiency may also slow the
normal workings of the endocrine glands, which virtually

THE TRE-EN-EN® GRAIN
CONCENTRATES STORY
control the body’s energy levels. For these reasons, insufficiency
of lipids and sterols may be a factor in long-term fatigue.
TRE-EN-EN® FOR CELLULAR EFFICIENCY
Our bodies are composed of trillions of cells which must
work efficiently if we are to stay healthy. How do cells stay
healthy? The key is their membranes. Like bodies, cells must
take in nutrients and eliminate wastes. Every cell in the body
is surrounded by a lipid membrane with the discretionary
power to allow only needed nutrients to enter the cell. By the
same token, it allows only waste material and metabolic
products (hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, etc.) to exit.
Deficiencies of lipids, sterols, and amino acids can compromise
the discretionary power of cells. Cells can become “starved”
(inhibited in their ability to take in substances) even though
nutrients are available. And they can become “constipated”
(inhibited in their ability to eliminate accumulating waste
products or export metabolites). Under these conditions, cells
work inefficiently, expending more energy than healthy cells
would to get the same results.
Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates supply essential lipids and
sterols to promote the efficient functioning of cells, glandular
systems, and the entire body. Remember, we are only as healthy
as our cells, and Tre-en-en strengthens the lipid/sterol “link” in
our “Chain of Life,” supporting cellular health and vitality.

PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN LABORATORY TESTS
Scientists have known for years that lipids and sterols are
required for normal cellular functioning, glandular activity,
and overall growth and development. A series of studies
conducted at Texas A&M University in 1987 confirmed the
nutritional benefits of Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates (lipids
and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans). The seven-week
studies looked at growth, development, maturation, and
glandular activity of young rats fed either a standard control
diet (laboratory chow fortified with vitamins and minerals) or
the standard diet with Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates
substituted for the lipids used in the standard chow. Animals
were allowed to eat as much as they wanted; both chows had
the same caloric content. (All tests were performed and all
animals were housed and cared for with the highest level of
concern for the health and well being of the animals. No
animals were exposed to conditions of pain or suffering.)
When the amount of food consumed was correlated with
the amount of weight the rats gained, the researchers found
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals displayed superior growth and
development, indicating that their bodies made better use of
the available nutrients. In all cases the Tre-en-en-fed group
grew faster, achieved maturity faster, and had better overall
development than the group that was fed the control diet. In
addition, the cardiovascular systems of the Tre-en-en-fed group
were better developed, and their adrenal activity — an
indicator of their energy levels and ability to respond to stress
— was greater.
OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Animals fed diets fortified with Tre-en-en Grain
Concentrates attained a greater level of overall growth and
development than did animals fed a control diet.

CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT
Animals on the Tre-en-en diet displayed greater
cardiovascular development than did animals fed the control
diet. Cardiovascular development (measured by heart weight)
paralleled overall growth and development, indicating that
larger animals were not “fatter” but instead were more fully
developed.
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY
Compared to animals on a control diet, the animals fed Treen-
en Grain Concentrates demonstrated superior growth,
development, and maturation, even though each test group
consumed the same amount of calories. This result indicates
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals utilized nutrients from food
more efficiently than did control animals.
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Products – 4.06 P-3
P-4 Products – 6.05
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
GLANDULAR ACTIVITY
Glandular activity (as measured by liver glycogen levels) was
almost twice as high in the Tre-en-en-fed rats compared to the
control animals. This result indicates that the Tre-en-en-fed
animals had higher energy levels and were better prepared to
handle stress.
Unique and exclusively available from GNLD, Tre-en-en
provides lipids and sterols cells need to be their healthy best!
With cold-pressed, cold-processed extracts and concentrates
from wheat germ, rice bran, and soybeans, Tre-en-en helps
assure good nutrition at the cellular level.

Tre-en-en wholegrain supplements

WHY “GRAIN CONCENTRATES”?

■ As grain processing strips away nutrient-dense and
nutrient-diverse outer layers, the foods that make up our
dietary staples (i.e. white flour, white rice) often lack
meaningful amounts of nutrients important for cell
function — namely, lipids and sterols.
■ Soybeans, wheat, and rice provide key lipids and sterols
that are important for cellular health.

WHY TRE-EN-EN GRAIN CONCENTRATES?
■ Diverse phytonutrient extracts supply critical nutrients
cells need to be their healthy best.
■ Scientifically proven to support efficient nutrient
utilization.
■ Scientifically proven to support overall growth and
development.
■ Scientifically proven to support cardiovascular
development.
■ Cold-pressed and cold-processed to preserve nutritional
value.
■ No cholesterol.
■ No gluten.
■ Complete lipids and sterols from wheat germ, rice bran,
and soybeans.
■ Includes beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
■ Natural chlorophyll-colored,
soft gelatin capsules.
■ Natural vitamin E for antioxidant protection of
phytonutrients.

FAST FACTS ABOUT TRE-EN-EN®
GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Cell membranes need lipids and sterols to stay healthy. Unfortunately, grain processing strips lipids, sterols, and
other vital nutrients from the foods that make up our dietary staples. Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates help assure
good nutrition at the cellular level by providing a unique and exclusive blend of whole-food extracts from wheat
germ, rice bran, and soybeans. Developed and introduced by GNLD in 1958, Tre-en-en was the world’s first
phytonutrient supplement. It provides phyto-LIPIDS essential to optimal health and cellular function, including
omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, and phyto-STEROLS, including beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol,
and campesterol, plus octacosanol.

TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Products – 4.06 P-1
SUGGESTED USE: (Adults) 1 capsule daily with meals.
Lipids and sterols provide critical support for the healthy cellular
uptake of nutrients and cellular export of waste and metabolites.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
TRE-EN-EN ® Grain Concentrates "feed your cells" with an exclusive
whole-food blend of extracts from wheat, rice and soy. It provides
phyto-LIPIDS, including Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, phyto-
STEROLS beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
Contains no cholesterol or gluten.
Cold pressed and cold processed to preserve nutritional value.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Packaged with safety seal.
®
NOT SOLD IN RETAIL STORES
Available Exclusively From GNLD Distributors
Distributed by: Golden Neo-Life Diamite International
Fremont, California 94538 U.S.A.
Golden Neo-Life Diamite International, Ltd.
Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I.
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.
Leading edge nutrition since 1958. Made in U.S.A.
P-2 Products – 2.06
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
TRE-EN-EN SUPPLIES WHAT FOOD PROCESSING
STRIPS FROM DIETARY STAPLES
To increase their shelf life, grains are subjected to about two
dozen processes before they are transformed into dietary
staples, such as white flour and white rice. Processing removes
the nutritious outer layers of the grain. These layers contain
the majority of grain’s vitamins and minerals, as well as “good
fats” called lipids and sterols. Other foods, notably soybeans,
provide healthful lipids and sterols as well.
In the 1950s, a series of studies conducted at a Southern
California hospital indicated that people suffering from
chronic fatigue could benefit dramatically from a mixture of
plant extracts providing broad-spectrum lipids and sterols.
Now, more than four decades later, that mixture — GNLD’s
Tre-en-en — is still helping people worldwide. It forms the
base into which vitamins and related food factors, minerals,
enzymes, and protein have been added to create GNLD’s
multifactor food supplement, Formula IV®.
The world’s first phytonutrient supplement, Tre-en-en provides
plant lipids and sterols which food processing has stripped
from the staple foods that form the foundation of our daily
diets. Named for the Greek “3-in-1,” Tre-en-en is a unique
combination of concentrated extracts from whole wheat berry,
rice bran, and soybeans. More than just wheat germ or soy oil, it
contains everything naturally available from the lipid portion
of the plants.

LIPIDS AND STEROLS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR
EVERY CELL MEMBRANE IN THE HUMAN BODY
When it comes to health, not all fats are bad. Some fats are
good — even essential. Fats provide energy, essential fatty
acids, and cellular building blocks, and they have regulatory
functions. For instance, fats are necessary for normal growth
and development, especially for infants. They are also
important to the structure and function of the nervous system.
But most importantly, they make up the greater part of the
membranes that surround every cell in the human body.
Healthful lipids and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans
are “good fats.” Certain lipids, including omega-6 and omega-3
fatty acids, may increase the fluidity, or “pliability,” of cell
membranes and help keep cells functioning normally. Plant
sterols may have a number of beneficial effects as well,
including reducing cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of
atherosclerosis, and inhibiting tumors. Both lipids and sterols
are located in the bran and outer layers which are removed
during grain processing (see The Story of Wheat, The Story of
Rice, and The Story of Soy).

CONSEQUENCES OF THE IMBALANCE OF “GOOD”
AND “BAD” FATS IN THE MODERN DIET
With consumer preferences shifting to low-fat and fat-free
foods, people are eating less fat than in recent years, although
the fat content of the Western diet is still far from the 30%
recommended by health experts. While reducing the fat content
of the diet has many positive health consequences, it means
that people are reducing the total lipids and sterols they are
taking in from all sources, not just “bad” fats such as saturated
fats. They are also reducing their intake of “good” fats from
whole grains and soybeans, which supply important lipid and
sterol nutrients you need to feel your best.
In the quest to reduce the fat content of the diet, fat
substitutes or “fake fats” have begun to make their way into the
marketplace. While these substances may make some foods less
caloric and fatty, they do nothing to meet the body’s hunger
for good nutrition. Whole-food lipids and sterols from wheat,
rice, and soy will be especially important for the growing
group of people who use fat substitutes to reduce the fat
content of their diets.
The decrease in total fat consumption is only part of the
reason the modern diet features an imbalance of “good” and
“bad” fats. The other part of the story is that the foods that
make up the human diet have changed dramatically in the last
50 years. As artificial fats have increasingly displaced natural
fats in the foods we eat, the lipid and sterol profile of the diet
has changed. While our hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed a
diversity of natural fats, mostly from locally gleaned plants,
this diversity decreased when people became successful at
growing agricultural crops which could be sold at the local
farmers’ market. This eroding nutrient diversity was
compounded by a decrease in nutrient density when people
discovered that grains could be stored longer without going
rancid if their lipid- and sterol-rich outer coatings were
removed. And after World War II, the world got its first taste
of margarine and other artificially hydrogenated oils, and the
global kitchen has never been the same. This relatively rapid
displacement of natural fats with artificial fats in all types of
foods has created an unhealthy imbalance of “good” versus
“bad” fats and has diminished the amount and variety of
healthful lipids and sterols in the diet.
Imbalance has consequences: Insufficiency of lipids and
sterols may cause alterations of the cell membrane, leading to
reduced cellular efficiency throughout the body. It may also
affect the ability of the cell’s “metabolic machinery” to
produce energy. Lipid/sterol insufficiency may also slow the
normal workings of the endocrine glands, which virtually

THE TRE-EN-EN® GRAIN
CONCENTRATES STORY
control the body’s energy levels. For these reasons, insufficiency
of lipids and sterols may be a factor in long-term fatigue.
TRE-EN-EN® FOR CELLULAR EFFICIENCY
Our bodies are composed of trillions of cells which must
work efficiently if we are to stay healthy. How do cells stay
healthy? The key is their membranes. Like bodies, cells must
take in nutrients and eliminate wastes. Every cell in the body
is surrounded by a lipid membrane with the discretionary
power to allow only needed nutrients to enter the cell. By the
same token, it allows only waste material and metabolic
products (hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, etc.) to exit.
Deficiencies of lipids, sterols, and amino acids can compromise
the discretionary power of cells. Cells can become “starved”
(inhibited in their ability to take in substances) even though
nutrients are available. And they can become “constipated”
(inhibited in their ability to eliminate accumulating waste
products or export metabolites). Under these conditions, cells
work inefficiently, expending more energy than healthy cells
would to get the same results.
Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates supply essential lipids and
sterols to promote the efficient functioning of cells, glandular
systems, and the entire body. Remember, we are only as healthy
as our cells, and Tre-en-en strengthens the lipid/sterol “link” in
our “Chain of Life,” supporting cellular health and vitality.

PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN LABORATORY TESTS
Scientists have known for years that lipids and sterols are
required for normal cellular functioning, glandular activity,
and overall growth and development. A series of studies
conducted at Texas A&M University in 1987 confirmed the
nutritional benefits of Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates (lipids
and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans). The seven-week
studies looked at growth, development, maturation, and
glandular activity of young rats fed either a standard control
diet (laboratory chow fortified with vitamins and minerals) or
the standard diet with Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates
substituted for the lipids used in the standard chow. Animals
were allowed to eat as much as they wanted; both chows had
the same caloric content. (All tests were performed and all
animals were housed and cared for with the highest level of
concern for the health and well being of the animals. No
animals were exposed to conditions of pain or suffering.)
When the amount of food consumed was correlated with
the amount of weight the rats gained, the researchers found
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals displayed superior growth and
development, indicating that their bodies made better use of
the available nutrients. In all cases the Tre-en-en-fed group
grew faster, achieved maturity faster, and had better overall
development than the group that was fed the control diet. In
addition, the cardiovascular systems of the Tre-en-en-fed group
were better developed, and their adrenal activity — an
indicator of their energy levels and ability to respond to stress
— was greater.

OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Animals fed diets fortified with Tre-en-en Grain
Concentrates attained a greater level of overall growth and
development than did animals fed a control diet.
CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT
Animals on the Tre-en-en diet displayed greater
cardiovascular development than did animals fed the control
diet. Cardiovascular development (measured by heart weight)
paralleled overall growth and development, indicating that
larger animals were not “fatter” but instead were more fully
developed.
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY
Compared to animals on a control diet, the animals fed Treen-
en Grain Concentrates demonstrated superior growth,
development, and maturation, even though each test group
consumed the same amount of calories. This result indicates
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals utilized nutrients from food
more efficiently than did control animals.
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Products – 4.06 P-3
P-4 Products – 6.05

TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
GLANDULAR ACTIVITY
Glandular activity (as measured by liver glycogen levels) was
almost twice as high in the Tre-en-en-fed rats compared to the
control animals. This result indicates that the Tre-en-en-fed
animals had higher energy levels and were better prepared to
handle stress.
Unique and exclusively available from GNLD, Tre-en-en
provides lipids and sterols cells need to be their healthy best!
With cold-pressed, cold-processed extracts and concentrates
from wheat germ, rice bran, and soybeans, Tre-en-en helps
assure good nutrition at the cellular level.

Tre-en-en whole grain concentrates

WHY “GRAIN CONCENTRATES”?

■ As grain processing strips away nutrient-dense and
nutrient-diverse outer layers, the foods that make up our
dietary staples (i.e. white flour, white rice) often lack
meaningful amounts of nutrients important for cell
function — namely, lipids and sterols.
■ Soybeans, wheat, and rice provide key lipids and sterols
that are important for cellular health.
WHY TRE-EN-EN GRAIN CONCENTRATES?
■ Diverse phytonutrient extracts supply critical nutrients
cells need to be their healthy best.
■ Scientifically proven to support efficient nutrient
utilization.
■ Scientifically proven to support overall growth and
development.
■ Scientifically proven to support cardiovascular
development.
■ Cold-pressed and cold-processed to preserve nutritional
value.
■ No cholesterol.
■ No gluten.
■ Complete lipids and sterols from wheat germ, rice bran,
and soybeans.
■ Includes beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
■ Natural chlorophyll-colored,
soft gelatin capsules.
■ Natural vitamin E for antioxidant protection of
phytonutrients.
FAST FACTS ABOUT TRE-EN-EN®
GRAIN CONCENTRATES

Cell membranes need lipids and sterols to stay healthy. Unfortunately, grain processing strips lipids, sterols, and
other vital nutrients from the foods that make up our dietary staples. Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates help assure
good nutrition at the cellular level by providing a unique and exclusive blend of whole-food extracts from wheat
germ, rice bran, and soybeans. Developed and introduced by GNLD in 1958, Tre-en-en was the world’s first
phytonutrient supplement. It provides phyto-LIPIDS essential to optimal health and cellular function, including
omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, and phyto-STEROLS, including beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol,
and campesterol, plus octacosanol.
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Products – 4.06 P-1
SUGGESTED USE: (Adults) 1 capsule daily with meals.
Lipids and sterols provide critical support for the healthy cellular
uptake of nutrients and cellular export of waste and metabolites.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
TRE-EN-EN ® Grain Concentrates "feed your cells" with an exclusive
whole-food blend of extracts from wheat, rice and soy. It provides
phyto-LIPIDS, including Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, phyto-
STEROLS beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol, and
campesterol, plus octacosanol.
Contains no cholesterol or gluten.
Cold pressed and cold processed to preserve nutritional value.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Packaged with safety seal.
®
NOT SOLD IN RETAIL STORES

Available Exclusively From GNLD Distributors
Distributed by: Golden Neo-Life Diamite International
Fremont, California 94538 U.S.A.
Golden Neo-Life Diamite International, Ltd.
Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I.
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.
Leading edge nutrition since 1958. Made in U.S.A.
P-2 Products – 2.06
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
TRE-EN-EN SUPPLIES WHAT FOOD PROCESSING
STRIPS FROM DIETARY STAPLES

To increase their shelf life, grains are subjected to about two
dozen processes before they are transformed into dietary
staples, such as white flour and white rice. Processing removes
the nutritious outer layers of the grain. These layers contain
the majority of grain’s vitamins and minerals, as well as “good
fats” called lipids and sterols. Other foods, notably soybeans,
provide healthful lipids and sterols as well.
In the 1950s, a series of studies conducted at a Southern
California hospital indicated that people suffering from
chronic fatigue could benefit dramatically from a mixture of
plant extracts providing broad-spectrum lipids and sterols.
Now, more than four decades later, that mixture — GNLD’s
Tre-en-en — is still helping people worldwide. It forms the
base into which vitamins and related food factors, minerals,
enzymes, and protein have been added to create GNLD’s
multifactor food supplement, Formula IV®.
The world’s first phytonutrient supplement, Tre-en-en provides
plant lipids and sterols which food processing has stripped
from the staple foods that form the foundation of our daily
diets. Named for the Greek “3-in-1,” Tre-en-en is a unique
combination of concentrated extracts from whole wheat berry,
rice bran, and soybeans. More than just wheat germ or soy oil, it
contains everything naturally available from the lipid portion
of the plants.
LIPIDS AND STEROLS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR
EVERY CELL MEMBRANE IN THE HUMAN BODY

When it comes to health, not all fats are bad. Some fats are
good — even essential. Fats provide energy, essential fatty
acids, and cellular building blocks, and they have regulatory
functions. For instance, fats are necessary for normal growth
and development, especially for infants. They are also
important to the structure and function of the nervous system.
But most importantly, they make up the greater part of the
membranes that surround every cell in the human body.
Healthful lipids and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans
are “good fats.” Certain lipids, including omega-6 and omega-3
fatty acids, may increase the fluidity, or “pliability,” of cell
membranes and help keep cells functioning normally. Plant
sterols may have a number of beneficial effects as well,
including reducing cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of
atherosclerosis, and inhibiting tumors. Both lipids and sterols
are located in the bran and outer layers which are removed
during grain processing (see The Story of Wheat, The Story of
Rice, and The Story of Soy).

CONSEQUENCES OF THE IMBALANCE OF “GOOD”
AND “BAD” FATS IN THE MODERN DIET

With consumer preferences shifting to low-fat and fat-free
foods, people are eating less fat than in recent years, although
the fat content of the Western diet is still far from the 30%
recommended by health experts. While reducing the fat content
of the diet has many positive health consequences, it means
that people are reducing the total lipids and sterols they are
taking in from all sources, not just “bad” fats such as saturated
fats. They are also reducing their intake of “good” fats from
whole grains and soybeans, which supply important lipid and
sterol nutrients you need to feel your best.
In the quest to reduce the fat content of the diet, fat
substitutes or “fake fats” have begun to make their way into the
marketplace. While these substances may make some foods less
caloric and fatty, they do nothing to meet the body’s hunger
for good nutrition. Whole-food lipids and sterols from wheat,
rice, and soy will be especially important for the growing
group of people who use fat substitutes to reduce the fat
content of their diets.
The decrease in total fat consumption is only part of the
reason the modern diet features an imbalance of “good” and
“bad” fats. The other part of the story is that the foods that
make up the human diet have changed dramatically in the last
50 years. As artificial fats have increasingly displaced natural
fats in the foods we eat, the lipid and sterol profile of the diet
has changed. While our hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed a
diversity of natural fats, mostly from locally gleaned plants,
this diversity decreased when people became successful at
growing agricultural crops which could be sold at the local
farmers’ market. This eroding nutrient diversity was
compounded by a decrease in nutrient density when people
discovered that grains could be stored longer without going
rancid if their lipid- and sterol-rich outer coatings were
removed. And after World War II, the world got its first taste
of margarine and other artificially hydrogenated oils, and the
global kitchen has never been the same. This relatively rapid
displacement of natural fats with artificial fats in all types of
foods has created an unhealthy imbalance of “good” versus
“bad” fats and has diminished the amount and variety of
healthful lipids and sterols in the diet.
Imbalance has consequences: Insufficiency of lipids and
sterols may cause alterations of the cell membrane, leading to
reduced cellular efficiency throughout the body. It may also
affect the ability of the cell’s “metabolic machinery” to
produce energy. Lipid/sterol insufficiency may also slow the
normal workings of the endocrine glands, which virtually
THE TRE-EN-EN® GRAIN
CONCENTRATES STORY

control the body’s energy levels. For these reasons, insufficiency
of lipids and sterols may be a factor in long-term fatigue.
TRE-EN-EN® FOR CELLULAR EFFICIENCY
Our bodies are composed of trillions of cells which must
work efficiently if we are to stay healthy. How do cells stay
healthy? The key is their membranes. Like bodies, cells must
take in nutrients and eliminate wastes. Every cell in the body
is surrounded by a lipid membrane with the discretionary
power to allow only needed nutrients to enter the cell. By the
same token, it allows only waste material and metabolic
products (hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, etc.) to exit.
Deficiencies of lipids, sterols, and amino acids can compromise
the discretionary power of cells. Cells can become “starved”
(inhibited in their ability to take in substances) even though
nutrients are available. And they can become “constipated”
(inhibited in their ability to eliminate accumulating waste
products or export metabolites). Under these conditions, cells
work inefficiently, expending more energy than healthy cells
would to get the same results.
Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates supply essential lipids and
sterols to promote the efficient functioning of cells, glandular
systems, and the entire body. Remember, we are only as healthy
as our cells, and Tre-en-en strengthens the lipid/sterol “link” in
our “Chain of Life,” supporting cellular health and vitality.

PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN LABORATORY TESTS

Scientists have known for years that lipids and sterols are
required for normal cellular functioning, glandular activity,
and overall growth and development. A series of studies
conducted at Texas A&M University in 1987 confirmed the
nutritional benefits of Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates (lipids
and sterols from wheat, rice, and soybeans). The seven-week
studies looked at growth, development, maturation, and
glandular activity of young rats fed either a standard control
diet (laboratory chow fortified with vitamins and minerals) or
the standard diet with Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates
substituted for the lipids used in the standard chow. Animals
were allowed to eat as much as they wanted; both chows had
the same caloric content. (All tests were performed and all
animals were housed and cared for with the highest level of
concern for the health and well being of the animals. No
animals were exposed to conditions of pain or suffering.)
When the amount of food consumed was correlated with
the amount of weight the rats gained, the researchers found
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals displayed superior growth and
development, indicating that their bodies made better use of
the available nutrients. In all cases the Tre-en-en-fed group
grew faster, achieved maturity faster, and had better overall
development than the group that was fed the control diet. In
addition, the cardiovascular systems of the Tre-en-en-fed group
were better developed, and their adrenal activity — an
indicator of their energy levels and ability to respond to stress
— was greater.

OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Animals fed diets fortified with Tre-en-en Grain
Concentrates attained a greater level of overall growth and
development than did animals fed a control diet.
CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT
Animals on the Tre-en-en diet displayed greater
cardiovascular development than did animals fed the control
diet. Cardiovascular development (measured by heart weight)
paralleled overall growth and development, indicating that
larger animals were not “fatter” but instead were more fully
developed.

NUTRIENT UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY
Compared to animals on a control diet, the animals fed Treen-
en Grain Concentrates demonstrated superior growth,
development, and maturation, even though each test group
consumed the same amount of calories. This result indicates
that the Tre-en-en-fed animals utilized nutrients from food
more efficiently than did control animals.
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
Products – 4.06 P-3
P-4 Products – 6.05
TRE-EN-EN´® GRAIN CONCENTRATES
GLANDULAR ACTIVITY
Glandular activity (as measured by liver glycogen levels) was
almost twice as high in the Tre-en-en-fed rats compared to the
control animals. This result indicates that the Tre-en-en-fed
animals had higher energy levels and were better prepared to
handle stress.
Unique and exclusively available from GNLD, Tre-en-en
provides lipids and sterols cells need to be their healthy best!
With cold-pressed, cold-processed extracts and concentrates
from wheat germ, rice bran, and soybeans, Tre-en-en helps
assure good nutrition at the cellular level.