by Kathy Matthews (Author), Steven Pratt MD (Author)
Everyone knows that an apple is a healthier snack than a packet of crisps, but did you know that a daily handful of walnuts or a bowl of blueberries can actually improve your well-being and longevity? When Dr Steven Pratt witnessed the positive results that occurred when his patients with age-related macular degeneration changed their diets to include certain powerhouse foods - he identified them as SuperFoods. Now, backed by proven research on fourteen of the most nutrient-dense foods, this book puts these invaluable tools in your hands and on your plate, to give you more energy, greater protection against disease, and a healthy lifestyle now and for the future. By making these foods part of your regular eating habits, you can actually change the course of your biochemistry and stop the incremental changes in your body that lead to diseases such as type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, obesity, and Alzheimer's. The fourteen foods that will change your life: Beans; Soy; Blueberries; Spinach; Broccoli; Tea - green or black; Oats; Tomatoes; Oranges; Turkey; Pumpkin; Walnuts; Salmon; Yoghurt SuperFoods not only outlines the amazing health benefits of these fourteen foods,
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 10 May 2004
ISBN 10: 0553817043
ISBN 13: 9780553817041
Book Overview: The fabulous new health book that has taken America by storm!