Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine [1 ed.] 0890874816, 9780890874813

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with Nutrition Elson M. Haas, m.d.

THE COMPLETE

GUIDE TO DIET & NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE

Staying Healthy with Nutrition The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medieine

Elson M. Haas, M.D.

Celestial Arts Berkeley, California

Copyright © 1992 by Elson M. Haas, M.D. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, except for brief review, without the written permission of the publisher. For information write: Celestial Arts Publishing, Post Office Box 7327, Berkeley, California 94707. Manufactured in the United States of America. Cover art by Mohammad Rezaiian Cover design by Nancy Austin and Sarah Levin Art direction by Neil Murray Composition by Canterbury Press Project direction by Bethany S. Arglsle The following books were used as sources for some icon designs: Handbook of Pictorial Symbols. New York: Dover Publications, 1976. Japanese Design Motifs. New York: Dover Publications, 1972. FIRST PRINTING 1992 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Haas, Elson M., 1947— Staying healthy with nutrition : the complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine / Elson M. Haas, p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-89087-481-6 1. Nutrition. 2. Diet therapy. I. Title. QP141.H183 1990 613.2— dc20 1

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Garlic Soup, Pollution Solution Dressing, and Watercress Salad from Airola Diet and Cookbook (Phoenix, AZ: Health Plus Publishers, 1981) © 1981 by Paavo Airola. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Creamy Parsley Dressing, Kasha Cream with Sunflower Seeds, Rice and Vegetable Salad, Russian Soup, and Tahini Candy from Book of Whole Meals: A Seasonal Guide to Assembling Balanced Vegetarian Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners (New York: Ballantine Books, 1985) © 1985 Annemarie Colbin. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Carrot Bread and Soya Carob Nut Brownies from Cosmic Cookery, o.p. (Stockton, CA: Starmast Publications, 1974) © 1974 by Kathryn Hannaford. Reprinted with permission of the author. Spicy Nut Sauce and The Universal Cracker Recipe from Dr. Braly's Optimum Health Program: For Permanent Weight Loss and a Longer Healthier Life, o.p. (New York: Times Books, 1985) © 1985 by James Braly arid Laura Torbert. Reprinted with permission of the author. Rice Crust Pizza and Shrimp Creole from Eat Well, Be Well Cookbook (New York: Fireside, 1986) © 1986 by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Chefs Staff. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Israeli Salad and Russian Beet Salad from Enchanted Broccoli Forest: And Other Timeless Delicacies (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1982) © 1982 by Mollie Katzen. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Banana Yogurt Freeze, Cabbage Leaves Stuffed with Kasha, with Creamy Tofu Sauce, Hot and Sour Soup, Kasha with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, and Celery, Rich Jalapeno Corn Bread, and Szechuan-Style Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage from Fast Vegetarian Feasts, rev. ed. (New York: Dolphin Books, 1986) © 1986 by Martha Rose Shulman. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.

Carrot Hash Browns from Fit for Life (New York: Warner Books, 1985) © 1985 by Marilyn and Harvey Diamond. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Rejuvelac, Seed Cheese, and Seed Yogurt from Hippocrates Diet and Health Program (Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 1984) © 1984 by Ann Wigmore. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Russian Cabbage Borscht and Vegetarian Chile from Moosewood Cookbook (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1977) © 1977. by Mollie Katzen. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Confetti Quinoa, Fresh Corn and Tomato Soup, Homemade

Ketchup, Quick Spicy Tomato Sauce, Sunshine Bars,

Tcmpeh Cacciatore, Tofu Mayonnaises, Tofu Sour Cream, and Tomato Sauce from New Laurel's Kitchen, 2nd ed. (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1986) © 1976, 1986 by the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, Inc. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Sesame Squash Butter, Sweet Carrot Butter, Veggie Burgers, and Wheat-free Pie Crust from Self-Healing Cookbook (Grass Valley, CA: Earthtones Press, 1987) © by Kristina Turner. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Pasta with Greens and Feta, Pasta with Marinated Vegetables, and Thai Garlic Soup from Still Life with Menu Cookbook (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1988) © 1988 by Mollie Katzen. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Couscous Casserole, Hot and Sour Dressing, Low-fat, Low-salt Vinaigrette, and Tofu Banana Cream Pie from Stress, Diet, and Tour Heart (New York: Signet Books, 1984) © 1984 by Dean Ornish, M.D. Reprinted with permission of the publisher Green Jade Soup, Tao Dressing, Tao Salad, and Zucchini with Garlic and Tomatoes from Tao of Cooking (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1982) © 1982 by Sally Pasley. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. Lime Garlic Shrimp from Tropic Cooking (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1987) © 1987 by Joyce LaFray Young. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.

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DEDICATION

To Life and Nurtuvance To God and the Universe, to the Spirits that guide me to write the words that inspire and help others. To the Earth, the Air, the Waters, and the Sun and the Moon and all the wonders of life that inspire me. To Tara, my love, and our beautiful children, Orion and Ishara, for the joy that you give me — and the support and time you provide me to write and do all the things I do. Thank Tou All, Elson

To Father Transitions I offer a special Blessing to my recently departed father, Martin M. Haas, for your never-ending support and love. My heart so wanted you to see this book completed. I hope it reaches and touches you in some way close to the way you have influenced our family — in Guidance and Love. Rest in Peace. Tour Son, Elson The other main Nutrition Team members, Bethany Arglsle and Neil Murray, also lost their fathers this 1991. We dedicate this book also to you, Edward Spritzer and Grahame Murray. Blessings to your Spirits and the generations of your families. r«o»^ t£ flir