290 Index
processed (refined) food (continued)
refined carbohydrates, 48
avoidance of, 163, 182, 183
and diseases, 31-34, 44, 66
in low-fat diet 106-7, 135
trans fats found in, 134
See also convenience food: fast food;
junk food
protein
animal, dangers of, 71-72, 81, 83-84,
86
high-protein diet, 68
Atkins, 93-98
myths about, 136-40
plant, 52
plant vs. animal. 58-61, 68. 70-72,
86, 102, 137-38
protein content of common foods
(table), 138
recommended daily allowance
(RDA), 139
toxicity of, 166-67
Protein Power (Eades and Eades). 92
puberty, age of, 77-79, 80
raw foods, 43, 45, 74, 82, 177
RDAs (recommended daily allowances),
- 140-41, 190
recipes
desserts. See shakes and desserts, below
dips
Grandma Tillie's Eggplant Dip, 211
Spicy Bean Spread or Dip, 211
Tasty Hummus Spread or Dip, 211
main dishes
Acorn Squash Supreme, 215
Bean Burgers, 215
Bean Enchiladas, 216
Black and Blue Beans and Greens,
216
Broccoli Vinaigrette, 217
Eggplant Patties, 217
Egg White Omelette, 217
Mediterranean Eggplant and Beans.
218
Mexican Lentils, 218
Oriental Wok, 218-19
Portobella Mushrooms and Beans,
219
Rolled Eggplant, 219
Roasted Peppers, 220
Scrambled Tofu. 220
Spinach and Mushroom Sauce, 220
Talia's Unmeatballs and Spaghetti.
221
Tofu Chow Mein. 221-22
Tofu Spinach Pot, 222
Vegetarian Chili, 222-23
salads and salad dressings
Apple Pie Dressing, 212
Brainy Blueberry Dressing, 212
Bloody Delicious Dressing, 212
Mango-Pineapple Shazaam Dress-
ing, 212
Orange/Sesame Dressing, 212-13
Raisin Coleslaw, 213
Thousand Lost island Dressing, 213
Tuna Dressing, 214
Zesty Tomato-Garlic Dressing, 214
Commercial Dressings, 214-15
shakes and desserts
Banana-Berry Shake, 223
Cara's Apple Cake, 223
Frozen Banana Fluff or Strawberry
Freeze, 223-24
Jenna's Peach Freeze, 224
Pita Apple Bake, 224
soups and stews
Chicken Optional Veg-Lentil Soup,
207-8
Broccoli and Red Pepper Soup, 208
Dr. Fuhrman's Famous Anti-Cancer
Soup, 208-9
Lisa's Lovely Lentil Stew, 209-10
Tomato-Barley Stew, 210
Quick Corn Stew, 210
refined food. See processed (refined) food
relaxation techniques, 230-31
renal insufficiency or failure. See kidney
disease
restaurants, 246-47
restenosis. 152
rheumatoid arthritis, 126, 127, 143,
145, 171
drugs used in treating, 172
pain triggers, 113
rice, white or brown, 31-32, 48, 180
enriched or fortified, 36-37
Rolls. Barbara, 113
Roswell Park Memorial Institute, 129
Russian diet study. 150salad, 74
as main dish, 61-62, 181
coleslaw recipe. 213
See also vegetables