The Healing Secrets of Food: A Practical Guide for Nourishing Body, Mind, and Soul

by Deborah Kesten, Dean Ornish

Eating fulfills more than physical needs, which might be why one is inclined to gorge on fatty foods when feeling tired or depressed. Deborah Kesten believes that well-being is affected not only by different types of food but also by varied ways of preparing and eating meals. Kesten encourages the reader to take a multidimensional approach to food. Combining scientific facts with traditional food practices from around the globe, Kesten provides ways to benefit from the six healing secrets of food — socializing, feelings, mindfulness, appreciation, connection, and healthy eating.

Genres: Health

208 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2001

About the author

Deborah Kesten is an award-winning author and nutrition researcher.

As a health journalist, Kesten has authored five books and published more than 400 articles, blogs, and columns.

With a master’s degree in public health, Kesten specializes in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic conditions (such as overeating, obesity, and heart disease) through diet and other lifestyle changes.

Kesten developed the Whole Person Integrative Eating program for overcoming overeating, obesity and being overweight. This evidence-based approach integrates state-of-the-art Western nutritional science with ancient food wisdom from the world’s religious and cultural traditions and eastern healing systems.

Kesten is a VIP Contributor on Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global. Kesten and her work have been featured in Health, Self, Veggie Life, Healthy Living, Mind/Body Medical Journal, and Yoga Journal. She has also appeared as a TEDx presenter and on PBS’ Thinking Allowed.

Reviews

[brooke sellers]

A book that explores some lesser-emphasized aspects of "nutrition" -- the social, spiritual, and emotional aspects. Very good so far.