To show how powerful food is, in one study they just had people eat good wholesome foods and eliminate the junk. Their diet contained 2 tbls. Of sesame butter, 2 slices whole wheat toast, raisins (3 small boxes) and 2 tbs. almonds or pecans for snacks, ginger tea, green tea, 1 tbs. wheat germ oil, 6 servings of fruit and vegetables (1/2 cup each), beans, whole grains and optional 3 oz. meat, fish or poultry (for the week), non fat dairy and eggs. Disallowed were white flour, processed food and whole milk products.

The results? Dietary fiber, vitamin E, vitamin C and carotene levels in the blood increased 160, 145, 160, 500%, respectively. Cholesterol dropped 13% and the bad cholesterol (LDL) dropped by 16%.