Eat Smart, Stay Well

Whether you are looking for help with a particular medical condition or to maximize your intake of essential fats, vitamins, and minerals for optimum health, this is a reference book you cannot be without. Many of us know the importance of eating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. But less well known are the specific beneficial health properties of individual plants. Plant foods are powerful--they can lower your blood pressure, improve brain function, protect against certain cancers, repair nerve damage . . . the key is knowing which plants pack the most punch. Eat Smart, Stay Well contains:

- Information on 115 readily available edible plants that will support and strengthen your health and wellbeing;

- Detailed analysis of what is in the plants and their specific benefits for a range of health issues;

- Recipe suggestions, which accompany many of the entries, and tables listing plants by specific health benefits for easy reference.