Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I spoke with Trader Joes Management and this is what I was told about their raw nuts~ They had to recall their almonds, then that led to pasteurizing their almonds, (which I personally feel is absurd!!) now they are going to take away all raw almond mixtures. So from now on (when the last of their stock runs out) when you want to purchase mixed raw nuts or really raw trailmix, it will have either pasteurized, chemically treated, or roasted almonds. RIDICULOUS!! They told me if enough people get pissed off and demand their raw almonds back they'll have to listen and bring them back. Let them know please!!!! I love to get raw nuts from Trader Joes and I am bummed out. They need to hear from al of their customers, that we demand that they carry raw nuts. Thanks for your help! In regard to foods that contain tryptophan, I found the following info. No mention of brazil nuts having tryptophan and I searched for 5 hours!! Almonds have quite a bit. See, even more reason for us to make a stink at Trader Joes. Here's the info~ The highest quantities of melatonin are found in tart cherries, particularly the Montmorency variety. However, other foods such as milk, peanuts, turkey, chicken or almonds contain tryptophan, which raises brain serotonin that in turn can be con- verted to melatonin. Other foods, such as bananas, also contain melatonin but not in significant levels to be effective. Does melatonin have any side effects? Individuals who take melatonin supplements need to exercise caution, in that an overabundance of melatonin in the blood can cause insomnia and nightmares rather than peaceful sleep. Researchers point out that the maximal effective sleep-inducing dose to be 0.1 to 0.3 milligrams (mg). The amount found in tart cherries provides a significant amount to positively affect sleep. However, dosages sold in over-the-counter supplements are a minimum of 2-3 mg and sometimes much higher. These levels are at least ten times the maximal effective dosage. [1] Maurizi CP. The therapeutic potential for tryptophan and melatonin: possible roles in depression, sleep, Alzheimer's disease and abnormal aging. Med Hypotheses 31(3): 233Ð42, March 1990. Each person will respond differently to consuming cherry products. In particular, the pain relief results will vary. Some people feel results within a few days. Others do not have pain relief until they have used cherry products for four weeks or more. Before changing prescribed medications, consult a physician, taking this information with you. Consumer and medical practitioners who have discovered beneficial health effects from tart cherries are encouraged to send comments to the Cherry Marketing Institute, P.O. Box 30285, Lansing, MI 48909-7785. Fibromyalgia and Cherries Some consumers have discovered that Montmorency tart cherries can help relieve the pain of fibromyalgia, a debilitating muscle disorder. Here is more information: What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome? FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons - the fibrous tissues in the body. Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages. In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology, the official body of doctors who treat arthritis and related conditions, developed criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia. It is diagnosed when the following symptoms are displayed: A history of widespread pain (pain on both sides of the body and above and below the waist) that is present for at least three months Pain in at least 11 of 18 tender- point sites. Common Treatments Traditional treatments are geared toward improving the quality of sleep as well as reducing pain. Because deep level (stage 4) sleep is so crucial for many body functions, such as tissue repair, antibody production, and perhaps even the regulation of various neurotransmitters, hormones and immune system chemicals, the sleep disorders that frequently occur in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients are thought to be a major contributing factor to the symptoms of this condition. Medicines that boost the body's level of serotonin and norepinephrine - neurotransmitters that modulate sleep, pain and immune system function - are commonly prescribed. In addition, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be beneficial. Can Cherries Help? The consumption of cherries should never be considered a cure for fibromyalgia. However, some patients with fibromyalgia have expressed to the Cherry Marketing Institute that the consumption of Montmorency tart cherry juice has helped alleviate some symptoms when combined with a prescribed health regimen. Why Would This Be? It is certainly possible that tart cherries could play a role in alleviating some of the pain and discomfort brought on by fibromyalgia. First, cherries contain significant quantities of melatonin, which help regulate the sleep cycle. One of the key treatment areas for patients with fibromyalgia is to regulate the sleep cycle. Melatonin helps do that. Further, the anthocyanins found in cherries contain some of the highest levels of COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors of any known food. The anthocyanins found in cherries function in the same manner as ibuprofen, and thus, may help relieve the pain of fibromyalgia syndrome. Research Reveals the Healing Fruit Cherries have pleased the palates of food lovers for centuries. Now there are new reasons to love cherries. As a recent Newsweek article said " The day when doctors say--'Take 10 cherries and call me in the morning'--may not be far off. " According to ongoing research, cherries are a rich source of antioxidants that can help fight cancer and heart disease. In addition, they contain compounds that help relieve the pain of arthritis, gout and even headaches. The secret is in the pigments that give cherries their rich red hue. They belong to a class of natural dyes called anthocyanins. These compounds are being called " Mother Nature's all-natural chemotherapy agents. " In addition to the antioxidants, cherries are rich in two important flavonoids --isoqueritrin and queritrin. According to leading researchers, queritrin is one of the most potent anticancer agents ever discovered. Consuming it in foods, such as cherries, is like unleashing inside your body an entire army of James Bond-type agents who are adept at neutralizing cancer-causing agents. Anthocyanins Anthocyanins are natural colorants belonging to a group of compounds called the flavonoids. They are widely distributed among fruits, such as cherries, vegetables and flowers. In addition to their colorful characteristics, anthocyanins possess potent antioxidant properties. The antioxidant activities of the anthocyanins may account for the beneficial effects derived from the consumption of fruits and vegetables high in anthocyanins, such as cherries, against cardiovascular and other diseases. Researchers at Michigan State University were among the first to identify the presence of three powerful anthocyanins in tart cherries with the potential to inhibit the growth of colon cancer tumors. Tart cherries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids which inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, and prevent inflammation in the body. These compounds have similar activity as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen. Further investigations revealed that daily consumption of tart cherries has the potential to reduce the pain associated with inflammation, arthritis and gout. Many middle-aged and elderly consumers are choosing to drink cherry juice rather than take over-the-counter medications to stave off the pain of arthritis and gout. iii " Twenty cherries provide 25 milligrams of anthocyanins, which help to shut down the enzymes that cause tissue inflammation in the first place, so cherries can prevent and treat many kinds of pain, " says Muraleedharan Nair, the lead researcher on the cherry project at Michigan State University. The anthocyanins also may protect artery walls from the damage that leads to plaque build up and heart disease. In fact, the latest research shows that anthocyanins do a better job of protecting arteries than vitamins C and E. Amway Corporation (Grand Rapids, Mich.) recently licensed the patents from the MSU research and is conducting clinical trials on the health benefits of cherries. Eventually, Amway would like to develop an all-natural pill made from cherries that would give consumers health benefits. Cancer-Fighter Perillyl Alcohol Found in Tart Cherries Research at the University of Iowa also is showing the amazing properties of cherries. According to Raymond Hohl, M.D. at the University of Iowa, tart cherries contain perillyl alcohol (POH), a natural compound that is extremely powerful in reducing the incidence of all types of cancer. Perillyl alcohol " shuts down the growth of cancer cells by depriving them of the proteins they need to grow, " explains Dr. Hohl. " It works on every kind of cancer we've tested it against. " Perillyl alcohol (POH) has performed favorably in the treatment of advanced carcinomas of the breast, prostate and ovary.iv POH also has exhibited chemopreventive activity in pre-clinical breast cancer tests.v Perillyl alcohol has been shown to induce the regression of 81percent of small breast cancers and up to 75 percent of advanced breast cancers in animal studies. Perillyl alcohol was up to five times more potent than the other known cancer-reducing compounds at inducing tumor regression. vi Independent Lab Verifies Cancer-Fighting Agents in Cherries Researchers at Brunswick Laboratories (Wareham, Mass.) verified the natural antioxidants present in Montmorency tart cherries, the leading U.S. tart cherry variety, and in Balaton, a new tart cherry variety that will be available for use in products soon. Lead researcher Dr. Boxin Ou also confirmed the presence of substantial quantities of melatonin. He also identified two important flavonoids -- isoqueritrin and queritrin -- and documented the presence of ellagic acid in cherries. Ellagic acid is a naturally occurring plant phenolic that is known as a potent anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. Clinical tests conducted at the Hollings Cancer Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) show that ellagic acid may be the most potent way to prevent cancer. It also may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and arrest the growth of cancer in subjects with a genetic predisposition for the disease. The flavonoids -- isqueritrin and queritrin -- act as antioxidants as do the anthocyanins. They work to eliminate by-products of oxidative stress and thereby slow the aging process. Why Antioxidants and Other Natural Compounds are Important Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, and other compounds found in foods that can help slow down or prevent the oxidation process. There are at least 17 compounds in tart cherries with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help prevent or repair damage done to the body's cells by free radicals. Simply put, a free radical is a molecule with a missing electron. An antioxidant, such as vitamin C, vitamin E or beta carotene, may donate one of its electrons to the free radical. If no antioxidants are present, a free radical takes an electron from vital cell structures, damaging the cell and eventually leading to disease.vii Antioxidants have been shown to increase immune function and possibly decrease risk of infection and cancer. Based on the research at MSU, tart cherries are a rich source of naturally occurring antioxidants, which could be effective replacements for synthetic antioxidants. Vitamin C and E Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and also helps make another antioxidant--vitamin E--more effective. The current Recommended Dietary Allowance of 60 milligrams of vitamin C could likely be set much higher, but a healthy diet provides plentiful vitamin C. High doses of vitamin E have been linked to the prevention of heart disease because it helps prevent the oxidation of LDL, so-called " bad " cholesterol inside the arteries. Oxidation of LDL can cause heart disease and stroke. The 17 compounds in tart cherries that have antioxidant properties are considered, in total, to be superior to the activity of vitamins E and C. Information on the various research projects being conducted on cherries was compiled by David Ropa, a consultant with Thomas J. Payne When pain from arthritis and gout strikes the body, most people don't care how their medicine works, as long as it does work. What many pain sufferers take for granted is the complex chemical process that allows their pain medication to work. It's the same chemistry that is making tart cherries the preferred " medication " for a booming generation of pain sufferers. Drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen are called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They work by inhibiting two enzymes, cyclooxygenase I and II (popularly known as COX 1 and COX 2), which are produced by the body as a response to pain. NSAIDs prevent chemical messages from binding to cyclooxygenase. The normal messages are not delivered, so the body does not feel the pain and doesnÕt become inflamed.[1] Unfortunately, many patients must take pain medication daily, which can cause numerous side effects, including upset stomachs, vomiting, kidney damage and, possibly, ulcers. This is because NSAIDs inhibit both COX 1 and COX 2, but the COX 1 enzyme is also important for maintaining normal cell function within several organs.[2] Tart cherries contain flavonoid compounds that function in the same manner as NSAIDs and can inhibit both COX enzymes. However, research also shows that flavonoids can protect against stomach damage, unlike their NSAID counterparts.[3] It is suspected that the high levels of antioxidants found in cherries, particularly melatonin, provide a protective function and prevent unwanted symptoms. This may make concentrated cherry products superior to over-the-counter pain relief because cherries block pain in the same manner and reduce potential side-effects.[4] Information above provided by The Cherry Marketing Institute, located at www usacherries.com [1] H.M. Berman, J. Westbrook, Z. Feng, G. Gilliland, T.N. Bhat, H. Weissig, I.N. Shindyalov, P.E. Bourne, ÒThe Protein Data Bank,Ó Nucleic Acids Research, 28, 2000: 235-242. [2] Perazella, Mark A., ÒCOX-2 Inhibitors and the Kidney,Ó Hospital Practice September 15, 2001. [3] Blank, M.A.; Ems, B.L.; OÕBrien, L.M.; Weisshaar, P.S.; Ares, J.J.; Abel P.W.; McCafferty, D.M.; Wallace, J.l., ÒFlavonoid-induced gastroprotection in rats: Role of blood flow and leukocyte adherence,Ó Digestion, 58 1997: 147-154. [4] Wang, Haibo, ÒAntioxidant and Antiinflammatory Compounds in Tart Cherries,Ó doctoral dissertation, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1998. Found this awesome info on raw walnuts~ http://www.diamondwalnut.com/health_omega.htm more info on nuts and what's in them nutritionally http://www.naturalhub.com/natural_food_guide_nuts_common.htm#BRAZIL%20NUT http://www.henriquez.org/fruttivita/nutrition.htm and more~ http://www.shea-butter.com/oils/brazil.shtml http://www.rain-tree.com/bookchapter.htm If anyone knows of any other sources of tryptophan, please post it. Blessings, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 All this from my innocent little posting about Trader Joe's nuts. Rich rawfood , " angela elliott " <thegoddess@c...> wrote: > I spoke with Trader Joes Management and this is what I was told about their > raw nuts~ > > They had to recall their almonds, then that led to pasteurizing their > almonds, (which I personally feel is absurd!!) now they are going to take > away all raw almond mixtures. So from now on (when the last of their stock > runs out) when you want to purchase mixed raw nuts or really raw trailmix, > it will have either pasteurized, chemically treated, or roasted almonds. > RIDICULOUS!! They told me if enough people get pissed off and demand their > raw almonds back they'll have to listen and bring them back. Let them know > please!!!! I love to get raw nuts from Trader Joes and I am bummed out. > They need to hear from al of their customers, that we demand that they carry > raw nuts. > > Thanks for your help! > > In regard to foods that contain tryptophan, I found the following info. No > mention of brazil nuts having tryptophan and I searched for 5 hours!! > Almonds have quite a bit. See, even more reason for us to make a stink at > Trader Joes. > > Here's the info~ > The highest quantities of melatonin are found in tart cherries, particularly > the Montmorency variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Dear Angela, What does " Digest Number XXXX " mean, is it different from a regular post? Did you go back through all the posts and see what the next " Digest Number " would be? Maybe this is a question for orionsdad. Rich rawfood , " angela elliott " <thegoddess@c...> wrote: > I spoke with Trader Joes Management and this is what I was told about their > raw nuts~ > > They had to recall their almonds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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