Wholefood Synergy

We call Phi Plus “the healthiest food in the world.” It is a synergistic combination of dozens of all natural whole food ingredients including nuts, seeds, grains, fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs, oils, & spices.  Synergy or synergism (from the Greek “synergos” meaning working together, circa 1660) refers to the phenomenon in which two or more agents acting together create an effect greater than the sum of the effects each is able to create alone.  

Jeff Prince is the vice president for education at the American Institute for Cancer Research. In his August 2004 interview with The Washington Post he said that “the thousands of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in whole foods act synergistically together to create a more powerful effect than the sum of their parts, producing a result which cannot be recreated by supplements".  

Dr. Rui Hai Liu is an associate professor in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University. He is a member of the graduate fields of Food Science and Technology, and Environmental Toxicology. Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. in Toxicology from Cornell University. He also holds a M.D. in Medicine and a M.S. in Nutrition and Food Toxicology from Harbin Medical School in China.  

Dr. Liu recently appeared at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) International Conference on Food, Nutrition and Cancer to present some of his latest findings. “Different plant foods have different phytochemicals,” he said. “These substances go to different organs, tissues and cells, where they perform different functions. What your body needs to ward off disease is this synergistic effect - this teamwork - that is produced by eating a wide variety of plant foods.” 

Where else can you get dozens of different plant foods in every bite? Besides its delicious taste and pleasing texture, Phi Plus comes ready to eat and requires no refrigeration. Phi Plus is always ready to go when you are.  Treat yourself to some Phi Plus today and be sure to share some with your family, children, and loved ones.

Back To School

The science is crystal clear. Children who eat a healthy breakfast before school are healthier, more alert, have more energy, exhibit better behavior and get better grades. A recent State of Minnesota Breakfast Study found that students who ate breakfast before starting school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores, increased student attention, reduced nurse visits, and improved student behaviors. (December, 1997)

Researchers at Harvard Medical/Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that hungry children are more likely to have behavioral and academic problems than children who get enough to eat. At school, hungry children had more problems with irritability, anxiety and aggression, as well as more absences and tardiness. (Pediatrics, January, 1998; Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, February, 1998)

The recent Tufts University Statement (1998) on The Link Between Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Children cites new findings: "Recent research provides compelling evidence that under- nutrition impacts the behavior of children, their school performance, and their overall cognitive development". The importance of a healthy breakfast is paramount to your child’s health, behavior, and academic performance.

As the new school year begins, we encourage you take a stand for your children and make a healthy breakfast, everyday, the rule in your home.

If you’re on go and don’t have much time, please consider these quick, easy and very nutritious ways that The Wholefood Farmacy foods can help. Our fruit based Farinas (BeautiPhi, ClariPhi, ElectriPhi, FructiPhi & GloriPhi) can provide a wonderful way to add taste, variety and nutrition to oat meal, cream of wheat, and whole grain breakfast cereals. Simply sprinkle them over these healthy breakfast foods and you’re done! Phi Plus, TropiPhi and Fruitalicious also make a wonderful and very delicious addition to these healthy breakfast foods and they provide a wonderfully sweet alternative to processed sugar.

Breakfast Smoothies are also a quick and easy way to start your child’s day with healthy whole food nutrition. Start with some fresh fruit and your choice of milk, then add any of our fruit based Farinas – hit the button on your blender and in 15 seconds it’s ready to go.

Make Phi Plus cookies the night before. Form Phi Plus into the shape of cookies then drizzle with Wholefood Farmacy Organic Coconut Oil and refrigerate. In the morning, you’ll have some very healthy and very tasty treats ready when you’re on the go. Try it for a few weeks and the results will speak for themselves.

Set the alarm clock a few minutes earlier and give your kids the daily advantage of a Healthy Start – it makes all the difference in the world.

Peanuts

Peanuts, contrary to their name, are not really nuts.  They are a member of the legume family along with peas, lentils, chickpeas and other beans. Peanuts start growing as a ground flower - but because the peanut flower is very heavy - it bends towards the ground and eventually pushes it’s way underground where the peanut matures.

A University of Florida team says peanuts are rich in antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart disease and cancer. Peanuts also contain high levels of protein and "good" monounsaturated fat.

The US researchers tested the antioxidant content of a dozen different varieties of peanuts.  Antioxidants are the naturally occurring substances in plants that protect the body from free radicals - 'volatile' chemicals in the blood.

Although free radicals do play an important role in the immune system, they also alter cholesterol in a process known as oxidation, which is thought to speed up the hardening of the arteries.

Red and orange fruits and vegetables are already known to be particularly high in antioxidants. But the researchers found peanuts were also high in the beneficial chemicals. They found peanuts contain high levels of polyphenols, a family of chemicals commonly found in foods, which have strong antioxidant properties.

Steve Talcott of the University of Florida, who led the research, said: "When it comes to antioxidant content, peanuts are right up there with strawberries. We expected a fairly high antioxidant content in peanuts, but we were a bit shocked to find that they're as rich in antioxidants as many kinds of fruit."

If you’re a peanut fan we encourage you to consider Buckey Ball Matrix. This delicious energy food is handcrafted from peanuts, honey, white and black sesame seeds, dried whole raspberries, and olive oil. It’s a taste that’s sure to please and always a hit with the kids.

A History of The Doctrine of Signatures

The theory that nature provides clues as to the beneficial uses of plants is known as The Doctrine Of Signatures.  The earliest known references to this theory are the writings of Galen (131-200 AD).  Some 1,400 years later The Doctrine Of Signatures was expanded upon by several authors of note:

Paracelsus (1493-1541 AD) was born Phillip von Hohenheim,  who later took up the  names Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus,  Bombastus von Hohenheim, and finally taking the title Paracelsus. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.  The writings of Paracelsus are regarded as the earliest formal account of The Doctrine Of Signatures and had a significant influence in bringing  the concept into the medicinal realm.

Jakob Boehme (1575-1624 AD) offered two books which further expanded upon The Doctrine Of Signatures from both physical and spiritual aspects.  His books Signatura Rerum (The Signature Of All Things) and Aurora were published in the early 17th Century. 

William Coles (1626-1662 AD) was a 17th century botanist, herbalist and physician. He authored a book titled The Art Of Simpling which reflected a contemporary belief that the appearance of a plant provides a clue, or signature, which indicates its beneficial medicinal use.

Surprisingly, little has been written on the topic since the 17th century.  But now that modern day researchers are focusing more resources on the study of whole foods, the concept is once again coming into focus.  The latest scientific research offers a good bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that The Doctrine Of Signatures does hold true in many cases, including signatures that appear at a microscopic level – here is our first example.

Human Eye Carrot

All our lives we've been told to eat our carrots, they help improve your eyesight. Maybe you've wondered -  what exactly is it about the carrot that is good for my eyes? That would be the beta-carotene. In addition to giving the carrot its name and orange color, it also converts to vitamin A in the body which helps improve vision. The vitamin A forms a purple pigment called rhodopsin the eye needs to see in dim light. Rhodopsin production is spurred by vitamin A, raising the effectiveness of the light-sensitive area of the retina.

You can find carrots along with their health imparting properties in some of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods such as Veggielicious and Veggielicious Spice.

Veggielicious Spice is a spicy, crunchy alternative to traditional snack foods. It's a combination of 12 low pressure dried ingredients: Maize Corn, Sweet Corn, Peas, Tomatoes, Carrots, Green Beans, Zucchini, Broccoli, Red Peppers, Green Onions, Green Peppers, & our own Cajun Spice blend (Pure Salt, Paprika, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Pepper, Garlic, Lemon Peel, Onion, Parsley, Rosemary, & Black Pepper). This complete meal is packaged as a convenient snack and contains everything you need to stay energized throughout the day, the healthy way.

Veggielicious Spice  8 oz. bag only $11.95

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