Reader's Digest - Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal Cookbook, 2013 Edition

Reader's Digest - Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal Cookbook, 2013 Edition

An all-new cookbook companion to the mega-selling food guide
Welcome to Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal Cookbook! This companion to the best-selling
Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal will help you take all of its knowledge about nutrition, healing
foods, and harmful foods and put it to use every day, so you and your family can lead healthier,
happier lives.
The first edition of the pioneering Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal, published in 1997,
introduced readers to the explosion of research on the links between nutrition and health and the
benefits of whole foods. Subsequent editions—including the latest, published in 2013—expanded on
that information to highlight new healing compounds as well as introduce you to new foods and
explore the connections that certain foods have to specific ailments.
Knowledge is power, but it only goes so far. You need to know how to put that knowledge to work
for you, and that’s where Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal Cookbook comes in. It is your
practical, daily guide. Loaded with 250 recipes plus meal plans for more than 100 ailments, this
cookbook gives you the tools you need to get more “foods that heal” into your diet and “foods that
harm” out of it.
Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal Cookbook is divided into three sections: Foods, Recipes, and
Ailments. The first part of the book is an A-to-Z directory of almost 150 foods along with selected
lists of “What They Heal,” “How They Harm,” and the nutrients they provide. You’ll find serving
sizes and calorie amounts (for your information only—no need to measure, count, or calculate!),
along with advice on how to buy the best products, keep them fresh, and prepare them simply. You’ll
also find special sidebars about foods that you should enjoy “In Moderation Only,” along with tips on
how to make them healthier when you do indulge.
Recipes make up the next section. Organized by categories, including Breakfasts, Soups and Stews,
Sandwiches and Light Meals, Salads, Entrées, Sides, Snacks, Desserts, and Drinks, they are quick,
easy-to-make, and delicious. Each recipe features at least three healing foods and a list of some of the
ailments it can heal.
In the third section, you’ll find an alphabetical listing of more than 100 ailments—from a common
sore throat to debilitating conditions such as multiple sclerosis. For each ailment, we show you which
foods can cause or exacerbate that condition, and which can help prevent or treat it. For example,
those with arthritis should seek out foods rich in omega-3s, such as fish and flaxseed, but avoid red
meat, butter, and other foods with saturated fat. The centerpiece of each entry is a sample daily meal
plan with recipes. You’ll see exactly what to eat, how to eat it, and when to eat it to maximize the
healing benefits. In addition, we provide a list of more healing food recipes and eating tips (in the
order they appear in the book) to make it easy for you to plan future menus.
So what are you waiting for? Get out your measuring cups, preheat the oven, and start to cook up a
healthier diet.