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Question about healthy diets

If I really do SVR, I want to do my best to reverse the fibrosis.  Does anyone have any dietary recommendations?
thanks,
Eric
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220090 tn?1379167187
Thank you!

Eric
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Foods to include

Organic and free range foods. These should be chosen whenever possible to avoid added hormones and chemicals.
Whole grains. Whole grains contain natural fiber, slow down sugar absorption from carbohydrates and help to lower blood lipid levels. Some examples are brown rice, whole oats, whole wheat? ,  
(http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=132&db=7&C0=154) whole rye, quinoa and amaranth.
Artichokes. Consume steamed artichokes 3 to 5 times per week. Do not add butter or mayonnaise.

Berries and grapes. These are high in natural antioxidant properties.

Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Raw or lightly steamed retains the highest amount of nutrition and vitamins in the food.

Garlic. Raw garlic contains a component that is naturally antiviral. Consume 2 to 4 cloves daily. Avoid garlic if you are on protease inhibitors as it interferes with drug effectiveness.

Whey protein powder. This can be combined in a smoothie with frozen fruit and juice for adequate protein intake. Substitute with soy or rice protein for people if you have dairy allergies.

Nuts and seeds. Consume one serving of raw nuts a day. Roasting nuts changes some of the beneficial properties found in the nut oil.

Filtered water. Reverse osmosis or filtered water removes any chemicals occurring in the water supply.

Green tea. Consume 2 to 4 cups daily for antioxidant and cancer prevention properties. Avoid before bedtime if you are sensitive to caffeine.

Chicory tea. Consume 2 to 4 cups per day as a substitution for coffee. Chicory is also naturally beneficial to the liver. (Mix one-half to one full teaspoon per cup filtered hot water).

Ginger tea. This is helpful with controlling nausea.

Turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that gives food a wonderful yellow color. It is widely used for natural anti-inflammatory properties and can be added freely during meal preparation.

Milk thistle seeds. These may be purchased in bulk at herb stores. Seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder (hint: Don't use the same coffee grinder you use for coffee) and liberally sprinkled on salads, soups, vegetables, whole grain cereals and in smoothies. Do not cook as this decreases effectiveness.

Congratulations on choosing a way of life that supports your healing process! You are on the path to improving your personal overall well-being by taking an active role in your nutritional consumption.
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