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Good carbohydrates
containing antioxidants such as apples, avocados, bananas,
beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, corn,
cucumbers, grapes, mangoes, oranges, oregano, peaches,
peanut butter, pears, peas, peppers, plums, strawberries
(organic), turmeric, walnuts, and zucchini.
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Real grain such as
old-fashioned oats, barley, and wild rice.
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Real and minimally
processed plant oil containing omega 9, 6, and 3 in
healthful ratios from organic first-press olive oil.
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Organic poultry, eggs,
lean meat, peas, beans, nuts, and seeds.
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Flounder, sole, salmon
(wild or canned), and tilapia.
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Lycopene-rich,
low-sodium organic tomato sauce.
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Filtered water; freshly
brewed organic green, white, red, or black tea over ice with
organic apple juice; fresh carrot, grapefruit, or pineapple
juice, or processed apple or tomato juice. The Magic Bullet
Express blender/mixer at www.walmart.com is good for
retaining the total fiber and nutrient content of fresh
produce drinks.
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Dark chocolate.
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Chips, cupcakes, cake,
pasta, bagels, English muffins, cookies, energy bars, and
bread made from organic stone-ground, whole wheat, as found
in BrightFoods recipes. This requires basic baking or
pasta-making skills.
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Organic low-fat or skim
milk and cheese in moderation for people under 45.
A serene lifestyle
should couple the Serenity Diet with a good night’s sleep
schedule (i.e., 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. and more in children), 40
minutes of aerobic exercise such as walking, tennis, or golf, 5
to 7 times each week, plus one or more daily stress-reducing
spiritual exercise(s) such as meditation, prayer, yoga,
gardening, fishing, reading, solving a crossword puzzle, or
watching a movie.
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