Index

acne 12

ajoene 55, 56, 63

alcohol 120, 128–9

allicin 9, 36, 154, 178

amaranth 135

amygdalin 140–1

aniseed 147–8

anthocyanins 9, 97, 104

antioxidants 68, 82, 90, 96, 107, 125, 128, 136, 137

apple cider vinegar 45

Apple Jacks 64

apples 65, 123–4

apricot kernels 140–1

arthritis 90–1, 102

artichoke 23, 39, 169–70

Artichoke, Red Onion,

Spinach and Black

Olive Dairy-free Pizza 22–3

arugula 44–5

asparagus 170–1

aubergine 171

avocados 68

bacteria, friendly/good 29, 31–2, 35, 42, 75, 179, 183

bananas 116, 124

basil 36, 148–9

bay leaf 33

beet/beetroot 38, 172

Beetroot and Artichoke

Quinoa Salad 38

beta carotene 17–18, 53, 82, 98, 107, 175, 182

beta glucans 9–10, 64–5, 127, 137–8

beta sitosterol 16, 143–4

betacyanin 9, 21, 38, 172

bloating 29–30

blueberries 125

Brazil nuts 141

broccoli 173

bromelain 93, 132

buckwheat 137

butternut squash 21, 82–3

butyric acid 42, 183

cabbage 174

red 97

cacao 68

caffeoylquinic acid 23, 39, 169

calcium 52, 68, 142, 181

Candida albicans 35

capsaicin 150–1

caraway seeds 34

carbohydrates 28, 29, 32, 86, 111, 134

cardamom 115–16, 149–50

Cardamom and Banana Porridge 115

Carrot and Ginger Soup, Classic 17

carrots 17–18, 53, 98, 101, 174–5

celeriac 101

celery 18, 52–3, 94, 100, 104, 175–6

Celery, Carrot and Ginger Juice 52

cherries 125–6

Chickpea, Squash and Rainbow Chard Curry 20

chickpeas 20–1, 58–9

chillies 11, 55, 59, 61, 85, 150–1

chocolate 68, 117–18

Chocolate, Lavender and Rose 117

Chocolate Orange Truffle Torte 66–7

cholesterol, high 49–50, 144

cinnamon 152–4

coconut 142–3

constipation 30

coumarins 10, 175–6

cranberries 126–7

cucurbitin 37, 81, 83, 144

curcuminoids 107–8, 166–7

Curry, Anti-Inflammatory 106–7

dandelion leaves 99–100

Dandelion Salad 99

dates 127

dendritic cells 83

detoxification 13–14

diallyl sulphide 60–1,

diarrhoea 30–1

digestive problems 28–47

health tips 46–7

diuresis 91–2

docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 113, 119, 165, 166

eczema 14

edamame bean 54

Edamame Bean and Chilli Dip 54

eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 113

ellagic acid 65, 124

eritadenine 57

fats 5–6, 25, 69–70, 89–90, 110

fennel 43, 176–7

Fennel and Rocket (Arugula) Salad with Mint Dressing 43

fennel seeds 34

fibre 46, 71

flavonoids 60, 63, 68, 104, 107, 123, 137, 181

flaxseed oil 119

flaxseeds 143

Flu-Fighting Soup 82

free radicals 50, 89, 90, 156, 175

fructo-oligo-saccharide (FOS) 42, 183

fruit 70, 86, 122–32

garlic 36, 54–5, 56, 59, 61, 63, 78, 84, 96, 154–6

Garlic Honey 77

Garlicky Hemp Seed Dip 95

gas, easing 29–30

germanium 80

ginger 19, 53, 85, 94, 108–9, 156

gingerols 156

glands, lymph 75

Goji and Pumpkin Seed Energy Bombs 79

goji berries 79–80

gout 125

grains 133–8

grapes 128–9

heart and circulatory system 48–71

health tips 69–71

hemp seeds 16, 95

herbs 145–67

histamine 131, 137, 179

honey, manuka 77–8

horseradish 157–8

hydration – see water, drinking sufficient

hypertension 48–9

immune system 72–87

health tips 86

insulin 25, 111, 120, 133, 136, 152–4, 183

interstitial fluid 74

inulin 41, 42, 170, 179

Jerusalem artichokes 42

joints 88–111

health tips 110–11

inflammation 89–90

kaempferol 130, 178

kale 177–8

kukoamine 180

lavender 118

Lavender and Rose Chocolate 117

Leek, Onion and Feta Tart with Jerusalem Artichoke Mash 40–1

leeks 42, 178–9

lemongrass 61

lemons 129–30

lentils, red 61

leukocytes 72, 73

limes 129–30

limonin 130

linseed 143

lipoproteins 50, 69

liquorice root 34

lymphatic system 74–5

lymphocytes 73–4, 75

magnesium 52, 59, 61, 68, 120, 142

mango 130

marjoram 158–9

menthol 35, 45, 159

mint 45, 159–60

mustard seed 160–1

myelin sheath 112–13

nervous system 112–20

health tips 120

“Nodes of Ranvier” 113

nuts 67, 139–44

oats 64–5, 115, 137–8

oleic acid 67, 68

omega 3 and 6 fat 5, 16, 25, 113

Omega Butter Crostinis 15

Omega Mania Ice Lollies 119

onions 19, 41, 63, 179–80

red 60–1, 104

oranges 68

oregano 158–8

osteoarthritis 90–1

papain 131

papaya 131

parsley 98, 161

pectin 65, 123, 124

pepper 161–2

peppermint 33

peppers 63, 180

Pesto, Anti-Parasite 35–6

Peyer’s patches 83, 138

phagocytes 73, 86

phytochemicals 7–10

phytosterols 54, 57, 58

pineapple 93–4, 132

Pineapple, Celery and Ginger Smoothie 93

polyphenols 65, 136

polysaccharides 80, 83–4, 86

potassium 116, 124, 142

potatoes 180–1

prostaglandins 5–6, 89–90

psoriasis 19

pumpkin seeds 15, 37, 81, 101, 143–4

quercetin 19, 24, 137, 179

rainbow chard 21

Rainbow Salad 97

Red Ratatouille and Bulgar Wheat Stack 62

rheumatoid arthritis 91

rice, brown 135–6

Risotto, Anti-Rheumatoid 102–3

rocket 44–5

rose 118

rosemary 162–3

rutin 137

sage 163–4

selenium 67, 95, 101, 141

serotonin 116, 120, 150

Shiitake and Sunflower Pâté 56

shiitake mushrooms 57, 83–4, 104–5

skin 11–27

health tips 24–5

inflammation 14

oil production 12–13

sodium 124, 142

spices 145–67

Spicy Chickpeas 58

Spicy Lentil and Coconut Soup 60

spinach 23, 181–2

sugar 24–5, 86, 120

sulphur 19, 63, 96, 154–5

sunflower seeds 16, 57, 101

superoxide dismutase 67

sweet potatoes 107, 182–3

Tea, Digestive Tonic 33

thyme 164–6

tomatoes 23

turmeric 59, 107–8, 166–7

Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) 78

vegetables 70, 86, 168–83

virgin olive oil, extra 105

vitamin A 23, 175

water, drinking sufficient 24, 30, 47, 87

white blood cells 72–3, 76

zinc 15–16, 20, 81, 95