The Complete Guide to Nutritional Health : More Than 600 Foods and Recipes for Overcoming Illness and Boosting Your Immunity

by Pierre Jean Cousin, Kirsten Hartvig

This timely guidebook is divided into two major sections, each written by a different expert. In part one, "Food Is Medicine," Pierre Jean Cousin argues that certain foods not only prevent specific medical conditions, but can often alleviate or even heal their symptoms. Cousin offers a practical overview of the curative properties of foods and drinks, organized with charts and thorough cross-referencing for instant access to the vital facts.
In "Eat for Immunity," Kirsten Hartvig explains exactly why a healthy immune system is the key to good health--and shows how, with the right foods, we can prevent disease and fight infection. By following her simple principles, and making the tasty, nutritious recipes here part of an everyday diet, readers can boost their body's defense system, look and feel better, and enjoy increased vitality. For ease of use, all the information is indexed by food, ailment, and recipe.

288 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2003

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was really meant to be more of a reference book, but I read my way through all of it (though I skimmed the last section of recipes because I had already read most of them when the earlier part of the book refered to them. There is a long section that discusses different foods and their benefits and I learned a lot. For example, I never knew what was good in cabbage. I thought it was kind of an empty food like ice-berg lettuce, but Counin listed it as a "superfood" because it has such wonderful nutrients. I also appreciated the sections that talk about how different foods can help deal with different health problems.

[Camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book works well with my personal philosophy of food as a healing mechanism. Instead of suggesting supplements, it suggests what food to eat to help minor or major illnesses your body may have. Wonderful book for foodies and gourmet cooks - very nutrious recipes (no surprise!). The Marjoram infusion works amazingly well for my pollen allergy symptoms; it's a staple for me during allergy season.