Whole Foods: With Recipes for Health and Healing - Hardcover

Numerous studies over the last few years, have revealed the positive benefits of eating the right balance of natural foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans. This book is a comprehensive guide to these nutritious, health-giving ingredients, and includes over 100 enticing vegetarian recipes. Part 1 offers a visual guide to every kind of natural whole food. Included are essential facts about key health benefits, traditional healing qualities and nutritional value, with details about how each food boosts health and vitality. The section is also complete with information on the crucial link between diet and health - you can find out which foods may help to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and dramatically lower your cancer risk. Part 2 contains a collection of over 100 health-giving recipes, each with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Featured are recipes for breakfasts and brunches; soups and light meals; main courses; tarts, pies and pizzas; salads; side dishes; desserts; and cakes, bakes and breads.

Nicola Graimes has been a food writer, editor and stylist for 15 years, but her interest in vegetarianism extends far beyond that. She was the editor of Vegetarian Living magazine for 5 years and has written many articles about vegetarian food and healthy eating for both trade and consumer magazines. Nicola is particularly interested in the healing aspects of food and is a strong advocate of organic foods. She works from home in England, where she lives with her husband and child.