The illustrated food remedies sourcebook : an A-Z of the foods that can be used as natural remedies to prevent & cure common ailments

An A-Z of the foods that can be used as natural remedies to prevent and cure common ailments. Comprehensive and fully illustrated throughout, The Illustrated Food Remedies Sourcebook is a go-to reference for those of us wanting to nourish our body from the inside out. So much of what we eat affects our general health and well-being, and there are many widely available foods that, when eaten regularly, not only stave off illness, but also act as a natural cure for ailments. In this essential book, over 300 super-foods are listed with their nutritional breakdown and special properties highlighted for instant and easy reference. As well as those well-known fruits, nuts, and seeds that have been traditionally used as natural remedies for thousands of years, such as honey and lemon to soothe sore throats and oranges for vitamin C, there are also many more unusual foods included, such as blueberries and kale, whose beneficial properties have been acknowledged more recently. So why... Comprehensive and fully illustrated throughout, The Illustrated Food Remedies Sourcebook is a go-to reference for anyone wishing to nourish the body from the inside out. Much of what we eat affects our health. Here, Dr. Norman Shealy guides readers through the many widely available foods that not only stave off illness, but also act as a natural cure for ailments. Toss a handful of acai berries onto your morning cereal for a boost of antioxidants and fiber. Sprinkle chia seeds on your salad for a powerful protein hit and to aid sluggish digestion. Add calcium-rich kale to your diet to help ward off osteoporosis . Substitute a potato for a beta carotene-rich sweet potato to significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer. In this essential book, more than 300 super foods are alphabetically listed with their nutritional breakdown and special properties highlighted for instant and easy reference. As well as well-known fruit, nuts, and seeds used as natural remedies for Dairy Eggs Fruits and fruit juices Grains Herbs, spices and seasonings Legumes (pulses) Meats Mushrooms Nuts and seeds Poultry Seafood and fish Treats Vegetables, non-starchy Vegetables, starchy.