It is outdated, which I thought was possible, given the publication date. It covers the benefits and certain nutritional aspects of a selection of 20 healing foods (two of which are categories - beans and nuts) and 10 healing herbs and spices. It covers an assortment of health conditions and foods that could be helpful for treating them. It has some recipes using a selection of these healthy foods. I would have preferred more healthy foods being covered; some were not included that were known at the time of publication. I had been hoping for more than 75 recipes. ( )

This is the best resource I've found so far for anyone looking for natural and healthy ways to fight and prevent numerous health issues. As someone with four health issues that very much affect my everyday life, I'm always looking for books that touch on the nutrition factor of foods to fight disease or help with ailments, or, sometimes even more important, those foods that should be avoided depending on certain illnesses. This is the most comprehensive resource I've found so far on nutrition and the power of food to treat and prevent illnesses ranging from cancer to migraines to memory loss. I appreciated that this book had specifics on how much of each food we should aim for depending on our goal and ailment, along with a ton of helpful hints. It even included a chapter of healing recipes at the end as well.

Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
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