Product Description

This accessible and science-based reference guide is both an educational text and a source of inspiration for the millions of people who want to know more about the connection between food and health. In a clear and focused style, the authors take us beyond nutritional facts, sharing cutting-edge clinical discoveries on what and how foods stimulate the body's natural ability to rejuvenate and heal. They advise readers on designing a safe diet by exploring such current programs as The Zone Diet and Atkins; discuss the roles that fibre, enzymes, fatty acids and other dietary components have in helping us to live healthily; offer over views of important food groups and tips on preparing them; and provide food prescriptions for a wide variety of ailments. This is a comprehensive, accesible, fascinating and uniquely effective owner's manual on what to feed the 'vessel of the soul' that guides readers to a greater understanding of diet and health.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105514 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 912 pages

About the Author
Michael Murray is the author of 23 books and is regarded as the world authority on natural medicine. Joseph Pizzorno is co-founder of Bastyr University, the first accredited multidisciplnary university of natural medicine in the world.