The Healing Powers of Superfoods

by Cal Orey

Did you know the keys to a long life and vibrant good health can be found on the shelves of your local supermarket?
 
Apples, leafy greens, shellfish, yogurt—even ice cream and pasta. The latest scientific studies reveal that many of the classic foods you’ve always loved are superfoods that can supercharge your health! Not only are they delicious, they’re affordable—plus these essential farm-to-table favorites can work with any diet plan, from the balanced Mediterranean Diet to the hunter-gatherer Paleo plan.
 
With over 50 recipes for both cooked and raw dishes, including smoothies and soups, a detox juice fast and a jump-start pounds-off diet, this down-to-earth guide will show you how to get healthy and stay healthy with body-friendly superfoods.
 
*Boost your immune system with citrus and nutrient-dense berries, including fresh, frozen, and dried.
 
*Enjoy the healthy fats in eggs and nuts, including nut butters, to fight inflammation, slow the aging process, and lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
 
*Trade white sugar for antioxidant-rich sweeteners like maple syrup, the newest superfood!
 
*Create home remedies designed to ease anxiety, improve sleep, boost brainpower and enhance energy.
 
*Keep your home spotless for kids and pets using eco-friendly superfood-rich formulas.
 
*Pamper your mind and body with the same food-based treatments that health spas use, including ingredients like seeds and seaweed.
 
Now you can indulge in a Pesto Pizza or Berry Basil Smoothie, a Chicken Bone Broth or dark chocolate gelato, while chilling with an ancient-oats facial or relaxing in a warm, herb-scented bath. Infused with heartwarming stories and inspiring legends, The Healing Powers of Superfoods will take you to a world of wellness that starts at home with our favorite foods from Mother Nature—enjoyed in a new way with an exciting twist!

Genres: Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

Published December 18, 2018

About the author

Cal Orey is an author-journalist (savvy researcher) and pens fiction. She has a master's degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Orey lives in Northern CA and is known for her hugely popular Healing Powers book collection published by Kensington.

The Healing Powers of Herbs & Spices: Timeless Treasures #9 has made its way to being a pick in Woman's World Magazine Book Club, Booklist, American Global News, NYC Daily Post, New York Daily, City Buzz News, Huffington Post, more than 68 libraries worldwide, many hard copy and online magazines... noted on C2CAM, KSFO...

These down-to-earth, compelling lifestyle-
cookbooks with lively stories have been translated in 20+ languages; featured by Bookspan (including Literary Guild, Good Cook). Her latest books are The Healing Powers of Essential Oils (2019), The Healing Powers of Superfoods (2019), The Healing Powers of Tea (2018), The Healing Powers of Honey (2018, mass market, gift size 416 pages), and The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 3rd edition mass market format.

Reviews

[Laurie Garrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Healing Powers of Superfoods is more of a reference book than a cookbook although you will find quite a few recipes to indulge yourself in during each chapter and a whole chapter of recipes before the end of the book.
Cal Orey takes you through each superfood per chapter and she dives right into each nutrient, history etc of that certain superfood and before the chapter ends she gives you a recipe or two.

You will also find chapters for shelving life of foods, five-day menu plan, and much more. If you are looking for a book to help you figure out what superfood is best for you, this book will do the trick.

There has been new progress with superfoods over the past couple of years and I believe Cal Orey gives you an updated superfood reference book.

[Melissa Borsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

My interest was piqued with the word Superfoods, what are they, where can I find them, and what would they do for me? All of these questions and more were answered in a precise and simple way. Part reference book, part cookbook. Very enjoyable and informative. I thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Ann T · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you Kensington Books and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

Over the years I have picked up many books on healthy eating so I was enticed to this book to teach me new healthful facts and ways to improve our diet.

This book would suit a reader who is looking for a information on different foods how they can play a role in our diet.

I was hoping for a book with glossy, bright photographs of food, new or updated facts on the most relevant superfoods and how they can be used to heal. I was disappointed as this book did not do this. There were no photographs of the super foods, there were recipes and a few diagrams but the majority of the book was bogged down in written text.

The author is a health food writer rather than a medical professional, which for me was a detractor given the book was so heavily based on health, healing and nutrition. Unfortunately I did not complete this book as it offered nothing new or enticing in the pages that I read.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book in return for my honest opinion.

[Pet · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's in informative book. The author picks up on many superfoods that are at daily reach and gives lots of good, useful informations. I have read several similar books by now, and very often authors jump on the "this is God's answer to endless health" wagon which is way too much for my liking. Cal Orey presents the food simple and with what positive properties each one undoubtfully has and what they can be good for. The book also contains some recipes of how to use the superfoods with sense and taste, again with no hocuspocus.
I think it's a book to get, read, keep on the shelves and re-read parts when need comes up. I can see lots of interested readers for this one if the expectation is adaequate for what superfood can do, or can't.

[Patrica Liebe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sent a copy of this book via NetGalley and Citadel Publishing and have decided to leave an honest review.
I have been eating super foods all my life even before the Super Food revolution began. This book is chock a block full of all good pieces of information that many would devour with gusto. Each super food listed has a history of, Storage information and a lovely recipe to follow so as to enjoy the Fruit or Vegetable or the grain. I found that the lack of illustrations was disappointing but the information and opinions of the author where gold.
I would recommend this book for all readers who wish to know some valuable information for a healthy life style.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is no official list of superfoods, and this book includes some that might surprise you -- potatoes and pizza, for example. For each superfood, there's a chapter with information about its nutritional value and ideas for getting more of it into your diet.

There are some recipes, but don't think of this as a cookbook. It's more about encouraging healthy eating.

[Jeffrey Ning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing beats compendium of healing superfoods that we tend to forget or doubt its benefits. Updated with the contemporary superfoods at the point of writing. Great reference to construct nutritious meal plan.

[Anthony Philosophos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book includes over 50 recipes. Overview of foods that will help improve immune system and health. I feel the book is good for someone trying to discover what foods to concentrate to improve health.

[Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Apples may help lower the risk of developing cancers, reduce bad cholesterol, boost immunity, and much more.

Almonds may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and diabetes.