October 27, 2010
Dear ,
One of the most requested topics we get is how to lose
weight. In this week's article we will
discuss 5 herbs that heal and shed
pounds. Some of them can even be found
in your own yard or kitchen!
Around here it is Squash season - so our recipe for the week
is Spaghetti Squash Salad.
And speaking of salad - do you ever find yourself looking at
the same, boring lettuce salad and not feeling excited about eating it? To help you out Christopher Publications has
started carrying Dr. Norman Walker's book The Vegetarian Guide to Diet and
Salad. Check out the product section for more information.
Finally, if you live in the Salt Lake County area, come here David speak on Self Reliance on November 6, 2010. Details are in the News section below.
Until next week - be healthy and happy-
-Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter
ARTICLE: Herbs that Heal
and Help Shed Pounds
RECIPE: Spaghetti Squash Salad
NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Vegetarian Guide to Diet & Salad; David Christopher - Self Reliance
ARTICLE: Herbs that Heal and Help Shed Pounds

by Noell Larsen, MH
There are several herbs that contain compounds that synergistically
increase the body's basal metabolic rate, which can increase the burning of
calories and fat. These herbs can be incorporated into your life as
supplements, teas, or foods to help you in your goal to lose weight alongside exercise, the Mucusless Diet and the
Three-Day or Extended Herbal Cleanse.
Take a look at the herbs listed below you might even be able to find in
your own yard, kitchen, or community. See how they can assist your body with
weight loss and begin enjoying what they can do for you!
Dandelion: (Fat loss) Aids fat
metabolism by helping the function of the liver. Dandelion acts as a tonic and stimulant by
aiding the body's main cleansing organ in function and strength to remove
toxins from the body. Dandelion is also known for its great effects on the
pancreas, which aids in the body's use and regulation of sugars, and it assists
the body in increasing the flow of bile, the fluid that aids in the physical
digestion of lipids (fats) in the small intestine.
Hawthorn Berries: (Heart) Under conditions of stress, the heart often "works
overtime" such as with the condition of excess weight and its all-too-common
companion, arterial plaque. Hawthorn berries can help in treatment of high or
low blood pressure. It is also
anti-spasmodic, and soothing to nerves, especially in nervous insomnia. By
promoting a healthy heart, hawthorn berries can improve the circulation of
nutrients, cellular oxygenation, elimination of blood impurities, stress
relief, and effective rest, which are all powerful agents in the weight loss
process.
Cayenne: (Blood &
Vitality) Great metabolic stimulant and is a fantastic aid in circulation of
blood, speeding the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to cells. Cayenne is also
a great gastric and digestive stimulant assisting assimilation and elimination
in the body. Cayenne will also increase
vitality and activity; two vital components of healthy weight loss.
Ginger: (Digestion)
Stimulant and a 'catalyst' herb, bringing the other herbs in a formula into the
abdominal area. Ginger is a powerful digestive aid, helping the body actively
break down and utilize nutrients from food.
Kelp:(Essential Minerals) Wealthy source of essential
minerals, a particularly great source for iodine, and a great aid to the
Thyroid. In Dr. Christopher's Herbal Syllabus he says of Kelp, "With little
common sense of dieting, Kelp alone can reduce [overweight] people to more
normal proportions... It has been found that there is a definite connection
between the amount of energy available and our iodine intake."
Dr. Christopher incorporated these herbs into several combinations
supportive of weight loss, such as the Adrenal Formula, Metaburn, and Thyroid
Maintenance Formula.
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RECIPE: Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (4-pound)
spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1 cup
chopped almonds, 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup
chopped pitted green olives, or kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup
thinly sliced scallion whites
- 1/2 teaspoon
finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoon(s)
fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup
olive oil
- 2 ounce(s)
Vegan feta, crumbled 1/4 cup (optional)
Directions
- Preheat
the oven to 375°. Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise in half and scrape out
seeds. Place halves inside facing up on a baking sheet and bake for 50 min.
- Meanwhile,
in a mini food processor, combine the chopped olives with the sliced scallions,
lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil and pulse until finely chopped
- When
the squash is done, remove from the oven and scrape the inside out into a bowl.
You will notice the noodle like texture at this point. Add the dressing along
with the crumbled vegan feta and chopped almonds and season cayenne to liking.
- Toss the
spaghetti squash salad to serve warm or chill and toss together later; your
preference, both preparations are delicious.
Serves
- 8
Printable Version:
http://www.herballegacy.com/Spaghetti_Squash_Salad.pdf
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NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Vegetarian Guide to Diet & Salad; David Christopher - Self Reliance

by Dr. Norman Walker
Both a cook book and a nutritional guide, Diet & Salad
belongs in every homemaker's kitchen. The chemical elements in foods -
protein, amino acids, milk starches, etc. are clearly explained and how to
prepare the various fruits and vegetables. There are over 70 different salad
recipes.
Here is what one reader said about this book:
"Dr.
Norman Walker's book The Vegetarian Guide to Diet & Salad is undoubtedly
the greatest book I have read on how to attain and maintain excellent health
through foods. It is by far, by far, more than a book on food and how to eat
"properly"; it is also a biology lesson and a brief encyclopedia of
vegetables and fruits too. A real eye-opener, a life-changing book on good
health by the legendary Dr. Norman W. Walker, D. Sc." - Charles F.
You can purchase this book for just $9.95 here:
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