An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper's Reference

by Elise Marie Collins

Filled with science, natural remedies and modern wisdom, this portable and concise reference is needed by those confused by the all the claims of superfoods or who want to make an informed decision about what foods are best for them. Yoga instructor, nutrition expert and active mother Elise Collins has compiled a compact yet comprehensive list of healing foods, their vitamin and mineral content, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease symptoms of illness. Arranged alphabetically and complete with a crossreference for what's best to eat to treat specific ailments, this guidebook to nutrition is designed to be as convenient as a shopping list. Included are preparation tips and recipes make this the ultimate tool for joyful eating and radiant health. The A-Z Guide to Healing Foods inspires the reader to explore, prepare, procure, grow, taste, savor, and above all, enjoy healing foods. This guide will steer readers towards fabulous foods that foster an overall sense of well being.

164 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

A yoga foodie, Elise loves to shop and hunt for healing foods. She has been teaching yoga for over ten years and eating her entire life. Through her yoga and meditation practice, Elise became more in touch with the importance of what we put in our bodies and how food affects us spiritually, mentally and physically.She is the author of An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods, A Shoppers Companion and Chakra Tonics, Essential Elixirs for Mind, Body and Spirit, both published by Conari press."

Reviews

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 4 out of 5]

What Zagat's is to restaurants, this book with the added info on nutritional facts, historical data, fun ideas and preparation tips.