Crohn's Disease - A chronic inflammatory disorder, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect other parts of the digestive system as well. Diagnosis is commonly made by x-ray or colonoscopy. Treatment includes medications that are anti-inflammatories, immune suppressors, or antibiotics. Surgery can be necessary in severe cases.
Expeller pressed (coconut oil) - A mechanical method of extracting oil from raw products. The raw products are squeezed under high pressure in a single step.
Ezekiel bread - Ezekiel 4:9 refers to a sprouted bread recipe God gave to the prophet Ezekiel that includes spelt, millet, wheat and other things. You can actually buy these bread products produced by the company Food For Life at Whole Foods or other healthy food stores. "Here" is the link for the website giving more information on these sprouted breads.
Fair Trade Certified - This is most often associated with coffee. Farmers around the world that grow a product receive a fair price, and their communities and environment benefit as well. Higher premiums are given for certified organic products.
Free-Range - Livestock or poultry is permitted to graze or forage, rather than be confined to a feedlot. This is also referred to as "grass-fed" or a "vegetarian diet" on some packages of meat.
Herxheimer's Reaction - The reaction occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body as bacteria (typically Spirochetal Bacteria) die, due to rapid detoxification or antibiotic treatment.
HSOs - Homeostatic soil organisms. These are friendly soil microorganisms that have been largely wiped out through the use of pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. These microbes produce proteins that the body views as antigens which stimulates the immune system. Regular ingestion of HSOs produce a significant reservoir of extra antibodies ready for immune defense.
Kamut - Kamut is a variety of durum wheat. It is sold in health food shops and is considered to be higher in protein than regular wheat. Fewer allergic reactions are also experienced with this wheat type.
Kosher - Conforming to Jewish dietary laws (called kashrut). These laws refer to various combinations of foods that are forbidden, as well as, foods that are permitted. This law also refers to the way the foods are to be served and prepared. Examples of kosher foods are beef, veal, venison, sheep, goat, buffalo and chicken. Examples of animals to be forbidden include pig, horse, rats, reptiles, dogs etc.
Organic - The use of pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides) is excluded from the process of agriculture. In pertaining to livestock, certain requirements must be met. Livestock must be raised without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones (bST, BST and BGH). Livestock must also have regular access to pasture, and can not be kept in a confined space. In addition, in most countries, produce must not be genetically modified.
USDA Certified Organic Label - Organic production is a system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990. National production, handling and labeling is administered through this agency to ensure the highest quality of food being sold.
Shade Grown Coffee - Shade grown coffee is grown under a canopy of diverse species of shade trees, often on small farms using traditional farming techniques. One of the added benefits for shade grown coffee is that is provides a home for songbirds, and a habitat for other animals and plants. Tree shade protects the coffee plants below from rain and sun, while maintaining soil quality and reducing the need for weeding and pest control. In addition, organic matter from shade trees provides natural mulch.
Spelt - Spelt was originally grown in Iran 5,000 plus years ago, but it has only been grown as recent as 100 years ago in the United States. It is often used as a feed grain for animals, but has gained more popularity as a dietary grain due to its nutty taste, high protein and nutrition content. Spelt can be bought in a bag (like flour) or it can be purchased as an already made pasta product.
Sprouting - The process of soaking beans and seeds indoors, then draining and leaving seeds until they germinate and sprout. Adding sprouts will add nutrition and digestibility to one's diet. Sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins and phytochemicals.
Stevia - A sweetener derived from the herb Stevia and can be used in place of sugar. It is much sweeter than the equal amount of sugar.
Whole grain - Whole grains are cereal grains that contain bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. Any product bearing the name whole grains means the grain has not been refined and is good for you. Whole grains are a better source of fiber, selenium, potassium, and magnesium.
