The Complete Book of Nutritional Healing The Top 100 Medicinal Foods and Supplements and the Diseases They Treat

by Mitchell, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9780312945114
• ISBN10: 0312945116
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-30
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Summary

The Healthy Home Library presents a complete guide to the top 100 fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and other foods and supplements that have essential health benefits. Includes easy-to-follow recipes and menus. Original.

Author Biography

Deborah Mitchell is a widely published health journalist. She is the author or coauthor of more than three dozen books on health topics, including eight books for the St. Martin’s Press Healthy Home Library series, as well as The Wonder of Probiotics (coauthored with John R.Taylor, N.D.), Foods that Combat Aging, Your Ideal Supplement Plan in Three Easy Steps, and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain (coauthored with Debra Weiner, M.D.).

Table of Contents

Which foods offer me the most nutritional value and taste good at the same time? What’s the best way to get the vitamins and minerals I need? Which foods can help me treat my medical condition? How much impact can a good diet have on my health?

Learn the facts—and discover the top-100 medicinal foods and supplements—with The Complete Book of Nutritional Healing

• A-to-Z, cross-referenced entries of common health conditions, along with recommended foods and/or supplements to treat them

• Detailed entries on healing foods from almonds to oatmeal to salmon to zucchini and dozens in between that boost health and well-being

• The latest information on vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and more—with suggestions for safe, effective usage

• The best food sources and dietary supplements for you and your family

• Includes delicious, easy-to-follow recipes!

• An overview of American diet and nutritional issues today (including a comprehensive resources list)

• And more.

EATING HEALTHFULLY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!