Healing Foods : Using the Therapeutic Properties of Food for Health

Eating foods that promote good health is simple with this handy guide, which taps into current scientific knowledge about healing foods and summarizes the benefits in an easy-to-use format. The book begins by examining the different food groups available to us, from fruit and vegetables to nuts and spices, as well as listing things to avoid and explaining how to maximize the nutritional value of ingredients. The second half focuses on foods for healing specific ailments, such as irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes and fatigue.