Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods

by Varona, Verne

• ISBN13: 9780735201767
• ISBN10: 0735201765
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press

Summary

Verne Varona, a certified nutritional counselor, shows how to stop cancer in its tracks--& even reverse it--through diet. This reference explains the kinds of nourishment that work best to enhance immunity & restore vitality--without sacrificing the enjoyment of food.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xv
Eating Habits, Food Quality, and Cancer Prevention	1	(12)
Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins: Myths, Truths, and Healthy Advice	13	(30)
Phytochemical Super Heroes and Amazing Antioxidants	43	(16)
The Healing Power of Acid and Alkaline	59	(26)
The Meat and Dairy Issue	85	(18)
No-Guilt Craving Strategies for Eliminating Sugar, Fat, and Overeating	103	(34)
The Best Kept Secret of the Orient: The Soup That Heals	137	(10)
Harvesting the Good Earth---Medicinal Herbs and Mushrooms	147	(30)
Health Supportive Supplement Strategies	177	(24)
Nature's Cancer-Fighting Food Plan	201	(26)
Food Preparation and Cooking for Lifetime Health Benefits	227	(36)
Salud! Nutritious, Delicious, and Easy-to-Make Recipes	263	(48)
Afterword	311	(6)
Acknowledgments	317	(8)
Resource Guide	325	(12)
Endnotes	337	(22)
Index	359