THE TOMATO, THE POTATO AND THE PARSNIP

Picture yourself in your medical doctor’s office and he looks at the results of the blood tests he requested for you the week before. “According to these blood test results you may soon be joining the more than two million other Canadians who are facing the challenge of Type 2 diabetes and will have to check the glycemic index of all the foods you consume,” the doctor says. You may answer, “I don’t have time for all that fussing around, just write out a prescription for me.”

“This is my prescription,” the doctor replies and hands him a page that shows the acid-alkaline balance of the foods you need to select, “the nurse will meet with you at the next group of pre-diabetics being held at the hospital and give you advice on your new journey and your family will help you as well.” The doctor nods, walks toward the exit door as he commends his patient for coming in for medical help before it was too late to remedy the situation.

A list of book titles may be included as part the prescription and you are ready to proceed with life’s new challenge as you go to the library or the book store to check out the recommended books for further information. “Of all the vegetables, tomatoes carry most of the vitamins in a balanced form but must be vine-ripened and when cooked for canning must be without any preservatives, especially with benzoate of soda, the most dangerous one. William A. McGarey, M.D. has endorsed many of the books as noted in the forewords.

THE POTATO: Those needing to overcome obesity that may lead to diabetes should eat only the part of the potato that is close to the jacket that keeps the system in the proper acid-alkaline balance. The interior of the potato is just starch that needs more fat cells built up to store up for future possible times of famine.

THE PARSNIP: To the question, “What is one of the best sources of calcium in foods?” The parsnip is one of the main ones as well as green leafy vegetables that are often mentioned as excellent body builders that help to eliminate constipation as well. For further information on these books to borrow or own that are endorsed by Dr. McGarey call 1-866-322-8209 in Canada or 1-800-333-4499 in U.S.