God's Food For Life

AlphaOmegaFood.com              Volume Six Number 5, May, 2006
http://www.alphaomegafood.com   ddpolk@alphaomegafood.com
877-200-0862 or 731-423-5313

Contents:
Dramatic Discoveries About Distilled Water
Spotlight On Spinach
Where Do We Get Our Protein?
New Classes Begin Monday, June 5
Help Us Decide What to Put In Our Store
Ultra Clean, Sanitized Laundry Without Detergent & Bleach
Glorified Rice
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A Word from the LORD:
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye
present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove
what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." 
Romans 12:1-2 KJV
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Dramatic Discoveries About Distilled Water

Last week's Health Tips from Hallelujah Acres revealed a report by Dr.
Michael Donaldson that distilled water does in fact leech organic
minerals from our bodies. This fact changes our stance slightly on the
use of distilled water when following The Hallelujah Diet & Lifestyle.

For those of you who do not know Dr. Donaldson, he is the chemical
engineer with a doctorate from Cornell University who does research
for Hallelujah Acres. He is a man of integrity, a Christian, and a
well-respected scientist for the Hallelujah Foundation. Dr.
Donaldson's research turned up several studies done recently by the
World Health Organization and several other research entities that
convincingly prove that desalinated and distilled water does in fact
remove some minerals from the body. The research revealed that
increased urine and mineral loss resulted when humans drank distilled
water. Dr. Donaldson's article can be read in its entirety by going to
<http://www.hacres.com> and clicking on Resources/Articles menu item.
There you will find under the Heading "General Health" the article
titled "Water - The Choice for Long-Term Health".

Realize that we will continue to recommend that those of you who are
on The Hallelujah Diet & Lifestyle should use purified or distilled
water as usual, but should put into the pure water some added organic
minerals. For the time being, Hallelujah Acres is recommending a
product called "Dr. WilLArd's Water XXX", which is a catalytic water,
patented and proclaimed absolutely safe for human consumption. Dr.
WilLArd's Water XXX can be ordered from Hallelujah Acres by calling
1-800-915-9355 and using our Pin, ACO.

Marilyn and I have been using only distilled water for seven years
with no apparent problems. Since we get plenty of minerals from our
diet, we have no fear of being deficient. But this new information
could enable us to achieve even better health with little additional
expense or bother. Hallelujah Acres is looking for a cheaper and
better source of minerals to add to our distilled water. Look for more
on this subject as the weeks progress.
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Focus On Spinach

Marilyn and I regularly add spinach to our salads and even to our
carrot juice. Spinach is a wonderful plant food that is sweet and
nutritious. Here is the scoop.

In the monumental book, The China Study, Dr. T. Colin Campbell points
out that the diseases called macular degeneration and cataracts are
caused by animal foods. Animal products generate free radicals around
the macula which is the bio-chemical intersection of the eye--where
the energy of the light coming in is transformed into a nerve signal.
When this area is damaged by free radicals blindness results . Two
studies he cites from experienced researchers from prestigious
institutions conclude that foods that contain carotenoids, vitamins A,
C, and E can protect against these two eye diseases in the elderly.
The findings from these two studies suggested that as much as 70-88%
of blindness caused by macular degeneration could be prevented if the
right foods are eaten. Carotenoids are the group of antioxidants found
in the colored parts of fruits and vegetables. Foods such as broccoli,
carrots, spinach or collard greens, winter squash and sweet potatoes
provide protection. The two that provided the most protection were
spinach and collard greens. For more on this subject, go to p. 213 in
The China Study. Purchase The China Study at <http://www.hacres.com>
and please use our Pin, ACO and tell them Doug & Marilyn sent you.

Dr. Russell Blaylock reports that spinach also protects the DNA of our
cells and is one of the foods called antimutagenic foods. Among the
68% of vegetables that exhibit this antimutagenic effect, the
strongest of them are the cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, kale, and cauliflower) as well as beets, chives, horseradish,
onions, rhubarb, and spinach.

We buy only organic spinach at the local grocery to insure
pesticide-free leaves. We also grow spinach in our back yard in our
raised bed. You can buy a raised bed form from Hallelujah Acres by
calling them at 1-800-915-9355 and order. Remember to build your
organic dirt so that you are growing live food in live dirt. A great
book to help with your garden is "Square Foot Gardening", also
available at Hallelujah Acres. Please use our Pin, ACO. When juicing
carrots we add a big bunch of spinach gradually to our 20 lbs of
carrots and it adds to the flavor and nutrition of our carrot juice.
It's great to go out into the back yard a pick a bunch of spinach
leaves, fresh and nutritious. The spinach plants just keep producing
for several months until they bolt into seed. Call me for more
information on how to grow spinach at 731-423-5313.
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New Weekly Accountability Classes and Seminar Begins June 5

Attention West Tennesseeans! Our next Get Healthy! Stay Balanced
classes begin June 5th, on Mondays, at the Baptist Student Center
across from Jackson State Community College on North Parkway in
Jackson, TN. The class begins at 6:30 P.M. each Monday and lasts until
8:30 P.M. Call 731-423-5313 to register today.

Our Weekly Accountability Meetings will also resume on Monday, June
5th, and are open to anyone desiring to learn more about The
Hallelujah Diet and Lifestyle. Meeting at 5:00 P.M. each Monday, we
will seek to encourage, uplift, educate, and inspire you to be the
living sacrifice that God wants you to be. Life more abundant is
awaiting anyone who will come and learn this wonderful lifestyle that
brings health and wellness to you and your family. Call 731-423-5313
for more information.
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Where Do We Get Our Protein?

The question most asked of vegans is "Where do you get your protein?"
Most people know that the nutrient that is most responsible for body
growth and repair of muscles, bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, hair,
eyes, and other tissues is protein. Among other functions of proteins
are: enzymes for all body functions, creation of antibodies for the
immune system, blood clotting, and for energy, if necessary.

Protein is built by the body from the 20 amino acids found in nature.
Eight of these amino acids are called "essential" amino acids, because
the body cannot make them and must get them from the foods we eat.
Nutritionists classify protein food sources as "high quality" if the
food has the ability to provide the right kinds and amounts of amino
acids to make our new proteins when the old ones wear out. According
to Dr. T. Colin Campbell, the highest quality protein would be from
other humans, but since we don't eat human flesh, that's out of the
question. The next best source is animal protein, which contains all
the essential amino acids. The thing to remember, though, is that
along with the essential amino acids in animal flesh is a trainload of
other substances including cholesterol, saturated fat, excess iron,
hormones, chemicals, prions (mad cow disease), and the fact that it
leaves an acid ash after digestion. In addition, this animal protein
has been compared to the most toxic carcinogen on earth, aflatoxin,
and found to be MORE cancer promoting than aflatoxin. The next best
protein food on earth is of course plant foods, which as a group
contain ALL the non-essential as well as the essential amino acids
that our body needs. The new USDA food guidelines admit this also,
that the plant based foods contain all the necessary amino acids and
nutrients needed for health.

The Hallelujah Diet and Lifestyle, when followed 100% can bring all
essential nutrients to your body and allow it to heal itself of
virtually any disease. This is our belief, because our Creator, God
Almighty, designed our body to live and grow in health by consuming a
plant based diet with proper exercise and rest. Won't you try it
today? Call us and find out how to live with no fear of heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, and any other degenerative
diseases that are common with the animal based diets. Call 877-200-0862 today.
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Help Us to Decide What to Put in our Store!

Marilyn and I are busy getting ready to open Alpha Omega Food, LLC
here in Jackson, TN. We are needing input from our customers and
friends about what to include in our store. Of course we have some
limitations but we want you to be free to imagine what would be in our
store regardless of price or space restrictions. Just give us a list
off the top of your head or from the bottom of your heart. We would
appreciate it so much.

Marilyn and I envision a Christian resource center where Christians
and their families can come for refuge, support, culinary classes,
seminars, retreats, private counseling, exercise, kitchen equipment,
tapes, DVD's, books, gifts, whole food supplements, whole foods,
packaged foods, and maybe even a juice bar.

Dream with us and offer suggestions, please. We would love to hear
from you. Call us at 731-432-5313 or email us your ideas. Above all,
be in prayer for us that we would follow the Lord's leadership and
direction in making our store a beacon of His love and grace.

May God richly bless you and keep you.
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Ultra Clean, Sanitized Laundry Without Detergent & Bleach

Shipping in July/August, this new product from EcoQuest will make
obsolete detergents, bleach, and spot removers. A water treatment
package that sits atop your washer and can be installed by a non-professional
with simple tools in minutes. Uses NO HOT WATER! Get clothes clean and
adds bulk and body back to them. Restores original colors to faded
fabric, etc. It is just amazing the stories that are coming from tests
done by EcoQuest dealers on this new product. It is in such demand
that you had better order it now to get it by summer. Call us at
877-200-0862 and use your credit card. It costs only $747.00 plus
shipping UPS Ground. With your credit card, you can pay with four
equal installments over three months with no interest. We will send
you several files that you can review before you order, or just order
it now! This is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, products that
EcoQuest has developed and you can only get it from us. May God bless
you and keep you. Doug.
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Glorified Rice
A dear friend brought this dish to our Pot Luck Support Group Meeting
Friday night and it was enjoyed by all. Here it is:
Combine and chill:
1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1 small can crushed pineapple (packed in its own juice), drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I keep soaked, dehydrated nuts and seeds in
my freezer so when a recipe calls for them, they are readily available)
1 cup organic brown rice which has been cooked and cooled (If you will
follow the directions on page 45 of my book, your rice will be perfect
every time.)
1 cup unsweetened coconut (health food store)
1 cup cashew cream (See directions below)
1/2 cup diced bananas, optional
1/2 cup diced apples, optional
Cashew Cream:
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup rice milk
1 cup raw cashews
3 tablespoons raw honey
2 teaspoons Frontier vanilla
Blend until smooth. (I use a Vita-Mix.)  This will thicken when it is
chilled.  Use the leftover cream to serve over fresh fruit, as a
topping for the scrumptious Almond Butter Carob Pie, or the Avocado
Carob Pudding.  Both the pie and the pudding can be found in Rhonda's
new Holiday recipe book. 
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Doug & Marilyn Polk, Health Ministers (Doug is also an N.D. and a Certified
Natural Health Counselor)
AlphaOmegaFood.com
36 Fox Pond Cove
Jackson TN  38305-9130
731-423-5313

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