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Everyday 1,000 Americans are
operated on for gallstones. In Africa, only 2 cases have been reported
in the last 25 years.
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The incidence of kidney stones
in the U.S. has doubled in the past 25 years. The cause, in 75% of the
cases is thought to be related to a high sucrose (white sugar) consumption.
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About 70% of American men over
the age 60 have prostate problems.
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30 million Americans have hypertension
and are medicated with drugs costing billions. Thirty years ago hypertension
was an uncommon problem.
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Cardiovascular disease affects
80% of all Americans.
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33% of Americans develop cancer.
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Cancer rate is up in America
225% since 1960.
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77% of the population suffers
from arthritic & rheumatoid disorders.
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25 million suffer with asthma,
bronchitis, or emphysema.
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16 million ulcers and 10 million
are migraine headache sufferers.
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Over 50% of Americans suffer
with chronic digestive disorders.
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80 million of us suffer from
allergies.
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22 million citizens of the U.S.A.
with mental illness.
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98.5% of our population have
bad teeth and 31 million have no teeth at all. Bad teeth has been related
to diabetes.
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70-80% of our population are
overweight and 80 million are classified as obese. Obesity leads to stress
on the heart.
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Colon cancer affects more than
20% of American families.
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Heart disease, stroke, hypertension,
circulatory problems, arthritis, diabetes, colon, breast, prostate, uterine
and other cancers are thought to be caused primarily by animal products,
excess protein & fats in the diet.
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believe the answer to the health problems listed above is in eating 'real
foods'.
What do we mean by 'real foods'? A
diet of mainly raw uncooked foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans,
whole grains, fresh foods (foods that are still alive). Prepared properly,
these foods are delicious and nutritious.
Take a look at our health
articles for some interesting information to help you decide on what
kind of diet you and your family should have. |
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