nutrient rich® healthy eating

cells. As a result, these toxins can stay locked in our cells throughout our lives, preventing our
systems from functioning optimally.^6162

Additionally, by consuming these toxic substances, we reduce our body's ability to break down
foods naturally. As a result, our metabolism slows dramatically and our immune system gets
weaker. Experts suggest that due to our society’s ongoing over-consumption of not only nutrient-
barren but also toxin-filled foods, our bodies are forced to work well beyond their capabilities. This
may be why illnesses like cancer, diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s are on the rise.

Just one small example of this is MSG. MSG, or monosodium glutamate, has been used as an additive
in processed and packaged foods since the 1930s to make them taste better. However, there are
dozens of studies linking MSG intake with weight gain and diabetes, as well as numerous other
health and behavioral issues.^6364 In fact, when scientists need to create obese rats or mice for
diabetes research, they inject the animals with MSG soon after birth. This triples the amount of
insulin produced by the pancreas, and the rodents rapidly get fatter.^

The best way to protect you from this harmful accumulation of toxins is to switch to a 90% or more
plant-based Nutrient Rich® diet. Not only are fresh, organic, plant-based foods less likely to contain
harmful toxins, but a 90% or more plant-based Nutrient Rich® diet also helps flush out any toxins
that have already built up in your body.

Some plant-based foods that can help detoxify your body include:^65

 Leafy greens like escarole, endive and kale to help purify the gastrointestinal tract

 Artichokes, and cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts to

help cleanse the liver and optimize your metabolism

 Beets, which are loaded with antioxidants that specifically help detoxify the blood,

intestines and liver

 Cranberries to help purify your lymphatic system and urinary tract

 Lemons and oranges to boost the immune system and counteract potential cancer-causing

compounds

 Spinach, avocados, potatoes, walnuts and asparagus to help clear toxins that have become

concentrated in fatty tissues

Of course, leafy greens are not the only foods to purify the gastrointestinal tract, and beets are not
the only vegetables loaded with antioxidants. The vast majority of whole, natural plant foods
contain an array of thousands of micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibers, antioxidants and
phytochemicals—upwards of 100,000 or more—that work together to detoxify and heal the body
as well as boost the immune system.

(^61) Hutchens JL. Simple Cleanse: The Weekend Cleanse and Intestinal Health. Summertown, TN: Healthy Living Publications;
2005.
(^62) Groten JP, Butler W, Feron VJ, Kozianowski G, Renwick AG, Walker R. An Analysis of the Possibility for Health
Implications of Joint Actions and Interactions between Food Additives. Reg Toxicol Pharmacol. 2000;31(1):77-91.
(^63) Blaylock RL. Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills. Santa Fe, NM: Health Press; 1997.
(^64) Frieder B, Grimm VE. Prenatal Monosodium Glutamate Causes Long-Lasting Cholinergic and Adrenergic Changes in
Various Brain Regions. J Neurochem. 1987;48(5):1359-1365.
(^65) Siple M. Healing Foods for Dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.; 1999.