Transform your diet and reap the extraordinary benefits ofsuperfoods
Want to eat healthier, lose weight, and fight off disease? Youcan do it with superfoods! This friendly guide explains everythingyou need to know — why you need superfoods, the sciencebehind them, and how to prepare and enjoy them. From bananas andcarrots to oatmeal and salmon, you’ll gain a healthy attitudetoward eating right!
* Get the skinny on superfoods — know the basics of abalanced, nutritional diet, and why superfoods are so powerful
* Take a closer look — examine the unique properties ofsuperfoods and the best ways to store and prepare them
* Explore exotic flavors — discover Asia’s goji berries, Mexico’s chia, Indonesia’s mangosteen, and other unusualsuperfoods
* Launch your superfoods lifestyle — plan healthy meals youand your family will enjoy
Open the book and find:
* A nuts-and-bolts breakdown of each superfood
* Ways to incorporate superfoods into your everyday diet
* Tips for saving money on superfoods
* The healthiest cooking methods
* More than 50 easy-to-prepare, tasty recipes — frombreakfast to dessert
* The top dietary supplements
* How to grow your own superfoods garden
Содержание
Introduction.
Part I: Getting the Skinny on Superfoods.
Chapter 1: Nourishing Your Body with Superfoods.
Chapter 2: Appreciating the Ageless Wonders of Superfoods.
Chapter 3: Supplementing Superfoods.
Part II: From Apples to Wheat Grass: A Look at the Superfoods.
Chapter 4: Getting Fruitful and Reaping the Rewards.
Chapter 5: Vegging Out in a Good Way.
Chapter 6: Gathering Nuts and Seeds.
Chapter 7: Angling for Super Seafood.
Chapter 8: Going with the Grains and Legumes.
Chapter 9: Spicing It Up with Flavor (and Flavonoids).
Chapter 10: Exploring Exotic Superfoods.
Part III: Launching Your Superfoods Lifestyle.
Chapter 11: Bringing Superfoods into Your Life.
Chapter 12: Getting Your Family Onboard.
Chapter 13: Shopping for Superfoods.
Chapter 14: Growing Your Own Superfoods.
Part IV: Putting Superfoods on Your Table.
Chapter 15: Preparing and Preserving Superfoods without Sacrificing Nutrition.
Chapter 16: Starting the Day Right: Superfood Breakfast Recipes.
Chapter 17: Gathering for the Family Meal: Superfood Main Dish Recipes.
Chapter 18: Filling Your Plate: Super Salad and Side Dish Recipes.
Chapter 19: Rounding Out the Menu: Super Snacks, Appetizers, and Desserts.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Super-Duper Superfoods.
Chapter 21: Ten Sensational Dietary Supplements.
Chapter 22: Ten (Plus) Ways to Make Sure You Get Your Daily Superfoods.
Chapter 23: Ten (Plus) Almost-Superfoods that Can Help Round Out Your Diet.
Index.
Об авторе
Brent Agin, MD, is a family physician in private practicefocusing on wellness medicine, diet, nutrition, and improving one’shealth. As medical director at a successful weight loss clinic andlaser medical spa, Dr. Agin counsels patients on matters of health, fitness, and aging.
Shereen Jegtvig, MS, is a health and nutrition writerwith two decades of experience counseling people on nutrition anddiet.
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