Authors: Verne Varona
ISBN-13: 9780735201767, ISBN-10: 0735201765
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Date Published: June 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Medical investigation is now pointing to the inescapable conclusion that nutrition has preventive powers. Grounded in documented research from leading medical institutions -- along with studies of the world's healthiest populations -- nutrition educator Verne Varona has developed a breakthrough nutritional and lifestyle program for immunity building and cancer prevention. This book is a compass guide to better health -- with detailed diet and lifestyle modifications that will reinforce your body's immunity and reduce cell-damage to an absolute minimum.
Preface | ||
Introduction | ||
Ch. 1 | Eating Habits, Food Quality, and Cancer Prevention | 1 |
Ch. 2 | Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins: Myths, Truths, and Healthy Advice | 13 |
Ch. 3 | Phytochemical Super Heroes and Amazing Antioxidants | 43 |
Ch. 4 | The Healing Power of Acid and Alkaline | 59 |
Ch. 5 | The Meat and Dairy Issue | 85 |
Ch. 6 | No-Guilt Craving Strategies for Eliminating Sugar, Fat, and Overeating | 103 |
Ch. 7 | The Best Kept Secret of the Orient: The Soup That Heals | 137 |
Ch. 8 | Harvesting the Good Earth-Medicinal Herbs and Mushrooms | 147 |
Ch. 9 | Health Supportive Supplement Strategies | 177 |
Ch. 10 | Nature's Cancer-Fighting Food Plan | 201 |
Ch. 11 | Food Preparation and Cooking for Lifetime Health Benefits | 227 |
Ch. 12 | Salud! Nutritious, Delicious, and Easy-to-Make Recipes | 263 |
Afterword | 311 | |
Acknowledgments | 317 | |
Resource Guide | 325 | |
Endnotes | 337 | |
Index | 359 |