The Miracle of Garlic Practical Tips for Home & Health

by Stanway, Penny

• ISBN13: 9781780284996
• ISBN10: 1780284993
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-02-01
• Publisher: Nourish Books

Summary

The Miracle of Garlic is a compact yet comprehensive and authoritative guide to garlic, with helpful information on every possible way to use this wonderful product of nature - not only in cooking but also for health and well-being. The book opens with the history of garlic, its importance in the Mediterranean diet and its popularity around the world. The author discusses whether garlic is a miracle medicine, a valuable natural remedy, or just a useful part of a healthy diet. The first part outlines the varieties of garlic and how to grow it. A digest of the contents of garlic and how they affect health is followed by guidance on how to choose, use and store garlic. The second part offers well-tested recipes for well-loved garlic-containing dishes from around the world. The final part offers help on how to use garlic safely to aid health. The A-Z of ailments that can respond to garlic includes the possible causes of each ailment, how garlic can help, and how best to use garlic.

Author Biography

Dr. Penny Stanway practiced for several years as a GP and as a child-health doctor before becoming increasingly interested in the benefits of a healthy diet and other natural approaches to health and well-being. She has written more than 20 books on health, food, and the connections between the two, including The Miracle of Lemons, The Miracle of Apple Cider Vinegar, The Miracle of Baking Soda, and The Miracle of Olive Oil.