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101 Foods That Could Save Your Life: Discover Nuts That Can Help Keep You Thin, Fruits and Vegetable

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life: Discover Nuts That Can Help Keep You Thin, Fruits and Vegetable

by Grotto, David
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When it comes to food, nature provides a wealth of delicious choices. But each one also supplies unique health benefits. Leading nutritionist David Grotto reveals a wealth of power foods, from apples to yogurt, and explains why

- A handful of cherries before bed can help you sleep better
- Hot peppers may fight skin cancer
- Potatoes may reduce the risk of stroke
- Grape juice may be as heart-healthy as red wine
- Honey can help wounds heal faster

Each entry features a history of a food's origin, a list of therapeutic benefits, information on scientific research, tips for use and preparation, and an appetizing recipe from a leading chef or nutritionist. Prepare to awaken your taste buds, lose weight, and let the healing begin!

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BrandRandom House Publishing Group
Pub dateDec 28, 2010
ISBN-100345526872
ISBN-139780345526878
Pages464
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions7.49 × 4.22 × 1.19 in
Weight1 lb
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