Wonderfoods: Amazing Ingredients and Recipes for Optimum Health
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Product Description
London-based health food expert Natalie Savona is the resident nutritionist for Cosmopolitan Magazine (UK) and has written six books, including Wonderfoods," "which is perfect for people looking for a holistic approach to healthy eating. Part cookbook, part nutrition guide," "Wonderfoods describes 70 nutrient-rich ingredients that promote well-being. Whether you're looking to alleviate depression, have a baby or fight off arthritis, Wonderfoods is packed with over 120 recipes to help you transform your lifestyle - without sacrificing flavor or fun. The book's organization encourages you to find a food to give your body what it needs. There are foods to boost your energy; aid your digestion; detox your body; smooth your skin; enhance your sex life; slow aging; stimulate your mind; strengthen your immune system; and protect your heart. After communicating the nutritional benefits of the wonderfoods, Savona provides delicious recipes such as Lemongrass turkey skewers or Carrot & ginger soup that harvest the potent power of the wonderfood at dinner time. There are also suggestions for teas, juices, salads, and even healthy desserts such as Apple Rice Pudding. Every recipe lists the wonderfoods in bold type; cardamom, tomatoes, chickpeas, and prunes make the Moroccan lamb recipe super healthy. The book wraps up with a handy reference section that includes more detailed information about the nutrients in each ingredient.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #863503 in Books
- Published on: 2007-05-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Natalie Savona groups foods most helpful to digestion, skin health, sex drive, aging, memory, the heart, immune system and more."
-"The Philadelphia Inquirer"
"Accompanied by lush, gorgeous photographs by Jill Mead, Wondfoods is a feast for the eyes and the mind."
-"Nashville Lifestyles" magazine
"Everything the health-conscious gourmet will need to put the Wonderfoods principles into practice." -"Taste Magazine," Cincinnati, OH
-"The Philadelphia Inquirer"
"Accompanied by lush, gorgeous photographs by Jill Mead, Wondfoods is a feast for the eyes and the mind."
-"Nashville Lifestyles" magazine
"Everything the health-conscious gourmet will need to put the Wonderfoods principles into practice." -"Taste Magazine," Cincinnati, OH
About the Author
Savona trained as a nutritionist at the acclaimed Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London.
Jill Mead is a photographer for the Guardian newspaper in the U.K. In addition to this book, she has taken photographs for Natalie Savona's Wonderfoods for Kids and some of Gordon Ramsay's bestselling books.
