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9781583330371

Foods That Fight Disease A Simple Guide to Using and Understanding Phytonutrients

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    9781583330371

  • ISBN10:

    1583330372

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-08-07
  • Publisher: Avery

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Introduces and explains the role of phytonutrients in achieving and maintaining good health. Describes more than 75 substances, provides lists of the most nutrient-rich foods, and shows how to incorporate them into a diet. Details disorders that may be prevented and combated with a phytonutrient-rich diet. For consumers. Softcover. DNLM: Food.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Introduction 1(6)
Part I All About Phytochemicals
What Are Phytochemicals?
7(16)
The History of Phytochemicals
23(10)
Phytochemicals from A to Z
33(29)
The Most Powerful Foods
62(37)
Phytochemical Supplements
99(9)
The Basic Healthy Diet for Disease Prevention
108(13)
Part II Conditions Treatable or Preventable with Phytochemicals
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
121(1)
Benign Hyperplasia of the Prostate
122(1)
Cancer
123(8)
Candidiasis
131(3)
Cardiovascular Disease
134(9)
Diabetes
143(5)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
148(6)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
154(1)
Menopause
155(3)
Osteoporosis
158(5)
Premenstrual Syndrome
163(6)
Part III Phytochemical-Rich Recipes
Tasty Breakfast Treats
169(7)
Phytochemically Super Soups
176(4)
Savory Side Dishes
180(7)
Delicious Phytochemical-Rich Beverages
187(4)
Phytochemical-Rich Main Courses to Please the Whole Family
191(10)
Just Desserts
201(5)
Conclusion 206(3)
References 209(22)
Index 231

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