Pulse Fruit Bars from the Brain Garden: the Ultimate in health on the go - Now available through your Forever Green distributor.

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Ingredients and their benefits:

• DATES • Phoenix dactylifera • Dates have been found to reverse the progression of prostate cancer. • Cancer 1989 Aug 1; 64 (3): p. 598-604

• OATS •Avena sativa L. • Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions confirmed the healthful benefits of oats. They found that frequent consumption of oats and nuts were linked with a low risk of coronary heart disease. A 12-year study examining more than 22,000 male doctors showed that with daily consumption, the risk of total cardiac death and sudden death fell. • Food Ingredient News 1998 Dec; Vol. 6, No. 12

• RAISINS • Vitis vinifera • Like grapes, raisins have a protective effect on the heart. They have also been known to "play a role in sustaining normal blood sugar levels." • Total Health, Dec 1995 Vol. 17, No. 6, p. 38 • "A once obscure fruit acid, commonly found only in grapes and raisins, is now being looked at closely as a new source of health benefits for the colon." This acid slows down the development of colon cancer. • Total Health, April 1996 Vol. 18, No. 4, p. 47

• SESAME SEEDS • Sesamum indicum • Reduce susceptibility to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been named one of the major contributors to increased cancer risk. Sesame seeds are also very rich in thiamin. • Plant Foods and Human Nutrition. 1984 May, Vol. 22, No 5: pp. 337-44

• SUNFLOWER SEEDS • Helianthus annuus • Improve the health and shine of the hair. Reduce the chance of dry scalp, lackluster strands and split ends. (see also, almonds) • Vegetarian Times, April 1999, p. 96 • Sunflower Seeds are related to mood stability. • Agricultural Research, Oct. 1995, Vol. 43, No. 10, pp. 19-21

• AMARANTH • Amaranthus spp. • Aids functions of the liver. • Food-Chem-Toxical, May 1984, Vol. 22(5): pp. 337-44 • Associated with lower cholesterol. • Nahrung, April 1999; Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 341-349

• BUCKWHEAT • Fagopyrum esculentum Moench • Heart friendly buckwheat helps lower serum cholesterol and blood pressure values. • Nutrition Research Newsletter, May 1995, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 60-61

• QUINOA • Chenopodium quinoa Willd. • "Quinoa is one of the world’s most perfect foods. Grown and consumed for thousands of years on the high plains of the Andes Mountains in South America, the Incas dubbed quinoa the ‘mother grain’ because of the plant’s ever-bearing quality. They also believed the kernels to be sacred, since a steady diet of it appeared to ensure a long, healthy life." Very high in protein, calcium, B vitamins, and Iron.Very easy to digest. • Vegetarian Times, June 1999, p. 32

• MILLET • Panicum miliaceum L. • High in lysine, an essential amino acid, which the body doesn’t produce. High in protein, phosphorus, B vitamins and iron. Easy to digest. • Vegetarian Times, Feb. 1997, No. 234 p. 94

• BARLEY • Hordeum vulgare L. • Dietary fiber found in barley has been found to yield significant health benefits, specifically in helping to regulate cholesterol levels and hypoglycemia. Studies were done on the long-term effects of incorporating barley in the diets of non-insulin-dependent diabetic men. Barley products in the diet eased the diabetic problems and allowed some subjects to reduce their dose of oral hypoglycemics. • International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Jan. 1998, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 71-78

• BROWN RICE • Oryza sativa L. • Consumption has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. A 10-year study was performed by Harvard Medical School with over 75,000 women. Researchers found that women who eat about 2.5 servings of whole-grain foods (like brown rice) daily, may reduce their risk of heart disease by more than 30% compared to those who eat virtually no whole-grain foods. • The Food Institute Report, Sept. 6, 1999 • The same study was done on men. Harvard Medical School found that men that ate whole-grain foods with high-fiber, had a 36% reduction in heart attacks. • Consumer Reports on Health, Aug. 1999, Vol. 11, No. 8, pp. 1-5

• FLAX SEED • Linum usitatissimum • Flax seed contains many nutritional components. They include fiber and ligands, which inhibit cancers, such as breast cancer. They also contain alpha-linolenic acid, which helps ward off heart attacks. Flax seed helps inhibit autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, severe menstrual cramps, and perhaps even depression. • Prevention, April 1997, Vol. 49, No. 4, pp. 81-85 • Flax seed oil contains omega-4 fatty acids found in some meats. This is important news for vegetarians. • Vegetarian Times, July 1997, No. 239, pp. 92-95

•WALNUTS and WALNUT OIL • Junglans regia • Beneficial effects in health and in the control of chronic disease. • American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Sept. 1999, Vol. 70, Iss. 3, p. 560 • Walnut and walnut oil contains essential unsaturated fats that are good for the brain. A scientific study performed by John T. Bernert Jr. Ph.D. and Waren S. Browner, M.D., studied 192 men with incident stroke. The phospholipid fatty acid levels were measured as a percentage of total fatty acids to weigh their association with incident stroke. The results suggested that higher serum levels of linolenic acid found in walnuts and walnut oil significantly reduced the risk of stroke in middle-aged men who were originally at high-risk for cardiovascular disease. • Stroke, 1995, Vol. 26: pp. 778-782 • Key Vitamins in Walnuts include thiamin, vitamin B6, and folic acid.

• CASHEWS • Anacardium occidentale • Cashews contain a high level of selenium (as do sunflowers). Studies have proved that "selenium can lift the spirits." Those who consume cashews and other foods rich in selenium reported feeling significantly more clearheaded and in a better mood than they did before consumption. • Agricultural Research, Oct. 1995, Vol. 43, No. 10, pp. 19 • Selenium has also been related to cancer prevention. Cashews are also rich in zinc, a mineral often researched as a cure for the common cold. • Consumers Reports on Health, Nov. 1997, Vol. 9, No. 11, pp. 121-124

• ALMONDS • Prunus dulcis • Almonds improve the health and the shine of the hair. They reduce the chance of dry scalp, lackluster strands, and split ends. (See also, sunflower seeds) • Vegetarian Times, April 1999, p. 96 (1) • "Phytochemicals in Almonds inhibited tumor cell growth in culture, and two phytochemicals, the flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol, were found to suppress lung and prostate tumor cell growth. • Food Ingredient News, May 1998, Vol. 6, No. 5 • Almonds can help lower total cholesterol. • Natural Health, Jan 1999, Vol. 29, Iss. 1, p. 142

• PECANS • Carya illinoensis • Like almonds and filberts, pecans are effective in fighting heart disease and have been shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels. • Science News, Nov. 21, 1998, Vol. 154, Iss. 21, pp. 328-331

• FILBERTS or HAZELNUTS • Corylus spp. • Like almonds and pecans, filberts are effective in fighting heart disease and have been shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels. • Science News, Nov. 21, 1998, Vol. 154, Iss. 21, pp. 328-331

• FIGS • Ficus moraceae • Figs contain 3.2 times more calcium than other fruits—enough, they say, to promote strong, healthy bones. • U.S. News & World Report, April 27, 1998, Vol. 124, No. 16, p. 10

• BEET POWDER • Beet sugars help cultivate friendly bacteria in the intestines and fight cholesterol. • Food Ingredient News, Dec. 1998, Vol. 6, No. 12

• CAROB POWDER • Ceratonia sillqua • Helps in avoiding digestive problems. Carob is an astringent herb especially helpful in treating diarrhea in children. Carob is one of the very richest non-meat calcium sources. It is said to be the food that sustained John the Baptist in the desert for 40 days. • Mother Earth News, April-May 1997, No. 161, pp. 22-23.

•RASPBERRY • Raspberries are being studied for their help in the prevention of cancer. According to Dr. Daniel Nixon, head of the raspberry research at the Hollings Cancer Center "our initial study shows some tantalizing results." • Cancer Weekly Plus, Jan. 18, 1999 • See also the article "Raspberries and Cancer" on page 14 of this newsletter.

• BLUEBERRY • Studies conclude that a diet rich in blueberry extract reversed some loss of balance and coordination, and improved short-term memory (experiment done on rats). Blueberries are being studied more closely by researchers for their documented anti-aging potential (experiments on humans). • Food Ingredient News, Sept. 1999, Vol. 7, No. 9 • Blueberries and cranberries have been proven to help in protecting the urinary tract against infections. • Food Ingredient News, Nov. 1998, Vol. 6, No. 11

• PINEAPPLE • Pineapple is high in natural vitamin C and other citric acids and complex phytonutrients that work synergistically to promote optimal heath. You don't have to live near a plantation to enjoy a taste of tropical paradise.

• STRAWBERRY • Real strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as antioxidants which help rid the body of cell-damaging free radicals.

• ORANGE • Great source of natural vitamin C, antioxidants, and numerous other citric acids and phytonutrients.