The Encyclopaedia Of Healing Foods

From the authors of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine comes the ultimate how-to guide on healthy eating and healing foods.

This accessible and science-based reference guide is both an educational text and a source of inspiration for the millions of people who want to know more about the connection between food and health. In a clear and focused style, the authors take us beyond nutritional facts, sharing cutting-edge clinical discoveries on what and how foods stimulate the body''s natural ability to rejuvenate and heal. They advise readers on designing a safe diet by exploring such current programs as The Zone Diet and Atkins; discuss the roles that fibre, enzymes, fatty acids and other dietary components have in helping us to live healthily; offer over views of important food groups and tips on preparing them; and provide food prescriptions for a wide variety of ailments.

This is a comprehensive, accesible, fascinating and uniquely effective owner''s manual on what to feed the ''vessel of the soul'' that guides readers to a greater understanding of diet and health.

• | Author: Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Lara U. Pizzorno, Dr. Michael Murray
• | Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• | Publication Date: Apr 17, 2008
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780749909710
• | ISBN-10: 0749909714