by JaneClarke (Author)
Body Foods shows how to use food to achieve optimum health and well-being with eating plans and advice for men, women and childrenJayne Clarke's working days are spent talking to men, women and children who feel unwell or are worried about changes in their bodies which signal early stages of disease which can be treated by a change in diet. Body Foods shows that having a healthy body can be achieved simply by making changes to 1's eating habits. These can be: eating 5 good portions of fruit or vegetables a day, drinking water instead of coffee, replacing diet cola drinks with Fresh fruit juices or sparkling water, eating oily fish to produce natural pain killing or anti inflammatory substances. Jane Clarke's programme shows how to design a healthy eating style for all members of the family and how to use food to treat various common conditions and ailments. There is advice on organic food, labelling, after school snacks for children, on choosing wisely at a business lunch, on relaxing over a meal, and on preparing time-saving frsh, natural food with delicious and easy recipes.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: W&N
Published: 28 Dec 1998
ISBN 10: 0297823752
ISBN 13: 9780297823759
Book Overview: *Jane Clarke's positive approach to eating - concentrating on the foods you can eat rather than what you can't - is the health message for the 90's. *Shows how to design a healthy eating plan for every member of the family which suits both lifestyle and foods they enjoy. *Using case studies from her practice, Body Foods identifies common health problems and ailments and suggests how diet can be used for prevention and maintaining health.