Healing Foods

by Miriam Polunin (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.77

  Certain ordinary foods have extraordinary powers. Apples, for example, can lower cholesterol levels, broccoli helps guard against cancer and garlic combats lung infections. This guide to the best foods for good health contains eating plans and recipes. A photographic catalogue profiles 50 foods with details of their therapeutic properties and scientific research. All the foods are featured in a collection of recipes for every occasion with an at-a-glance evaluation of each dish's main nutritional benefits. A health section highlights foods to eat more of to prevent or relieve conditions ranging from heart disease to colds.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.27

  Miriam Polunin profiles the top 50 foods with outstanding therapeutic properties describing for example how broccoli may reduce the risk of heart disease cancer stroke and cataracts and how garlic can aid the circulation and the body's resistance to infection. She explains why each food is so beneficial and suggests balanced eating plans that combine key foods to safeguard health. Featuring a collection of mouthwatering recipes to help you enjoy the top 50 foods this book is the essential guide to good food for improving health and alleviating illness. Representing outstanding value for money this stylish and contemporary series has been specially created for everyone with a busy lifestyle. Highly practical and inspiring the DK Living series embraces every aspect of a wide range of popular topics from gardening and cookery to beauty and sports. Each title covers both basic and more advanced information including a clear explanation of the subject equipment and preparation. Detailed step-by-step photographs and instructions take the reader systematically through all the techniques. The highly visual approach combined with clear uncluttered presentation make each title exceptionally easy to follow.