Eat Well Be Well: The Illustrated Guide to Healing Foods

by Cousin, Pierre Jean

• ISBN13: 9780007612628
• ISBN10: 0007612621
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Thorsons Element

Summary

This unique resource is divided into three major parts: a directory of 100 foods with graphic symbols to highlight the key active ingredients and the specific ailments they can address; a directory of 100 common ailments, with detailed notes on foods to eat and foods to avoid; and a section containing 100 specially devised recipes for health and healing. 250 color photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(4)
Part one: Guide to Healing Foods	10	(48)
Vegetables, cereals, and legumes	12	(18)
Star food: carrot	14	(4)
Star food: cabbage	18	(10)
Star food: olive	28	(2)
Fruits and nuts	30	(12)
Star food: blueberry	34	(4)
Star food: lemon	38	(4)
Herbs, spices, and condiments	42	(12)
Star food: garlic	48	(6)
Meat, fish, and dairy products	54	(4)
Star food: oily fish	56	(2)
Part two: Foods for Common Ailments	58	(26)
Bones and joints	60	(3)
Heart and circulation	63	(3)
Digestive system	66	(6)
Respiratory system	72	(2)
Kidneys and bladder	74	(2)
Nervous system, mind, and emotions	76	(2)
Immune system	78	(2)
Skin, hair, and nails	80	(1)
Women's health	81	(2)
Men's health	83	(1)
Children's health	83	(1)
Part three: Healing Recipes	84	(42)
Soups and salads	86	(8)
Appetizers, main courses, and accompaniments	94	(12)
Desserts	106	(4)
Juices	110	(4)
Pickles and preserves	114	(3)
Medicinal drinks, tinctures, and syrups	117	(9)
Part four: Diet in Practice	126	(14)
The detox program	128	(4)
Directory of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients	132	(6)
Mineral water and culinary oils	138	(2)
Glossary	140	(2)
Index	142	(2)
Bibliography	144	(1)
Acknowledgments	144