Quotations by Charlotte Gerson

Do not use pressure cookers they work at a very high temperature, which damages nutrients. One of the basic Gerson rules is to cook food very slowly, at a low temperature, to avoid such damage. The glaze used on some crockpots is toxic - best to steer clear of them. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

Niacin (common name for nicotinic acid, or vitemin B3) assists in the digestion of protein and helps to open capillary circulation. It also works to reduce ascites (abdominal edema) and pain. The dosage is a 50 mg tablet six times daily, taken during meals. This medication often causes the well-known "niacin flush," a temporary reddening of the face and upper chest area, with some itching. This is totally harmless and passes quickly. (Do not switch to nonflushing niacin; it is ineffective.) Niacin should be discontinued during women's periods or in case of bleeding of any kind. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

Using the lowest possible heat for cooking vegetables. High heat-stream is hotter than boiling water-changes the colloidal structure of the nutrients, particularly the proteins but also the minerals, and makes them hard to absorb and assimilate. This method does not "cook the life out of the food." The only nutrients that are damaged are the enzymes, which dies in temperatures above 140° F (60° C). [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

Soy products of all kinds (e.g., tofu, flour or sauce) contain a substance that blocks absorption of nutrients, besides having a high fat content. A great deal of research has proven the toxicity of soy, even when grown organically. The hype claiming soy's usefulness in preventing breast cancer has turned out to be unsubstantiated and the opposite of truth: soy is likely to stimulate malignancy. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

Potatoes are extremely nutritious, high in potassium as well as in protein and easily digestible (much more so than rice). Tomatoes are also valuable as they contain vitamins and minerals, including lycopene-a powerful antioxidant that has been extensively researched in recent years and is reputed to boost immune competence. Other vegetables belonging to the nightshade family, such as green peppers and eggplants, are also used and have never shown any toxic effects. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

It's true that organic produce is not as rich as it used to be. However, synthetic vitamins and minerals, which the pharmaceutical industry uses in its supplements, are almost always poorly absorbed. Moreover, some are outright damaging, such as vitamins A and E and several of the B vitamins. Vitamins A and E are found in fish oils and soy oil. These have to be avoided since the fatty substances stimulate tumor growth. The only B vitamins that are important to use are B3 (niacin) and B12. The others disturb the metabolism. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson

It has been observed that cancer often appears 18 months or two years after some adverse life event, such as divorce, bereavement, a financial crisis or loss of a job or of an important relationship. [2013] - Charlotte Gerson