Amanda Ursell Boeken

Ursell (a dietician and author) describes the healing properties of various foods, which are depicted in appealing arrangements and good quality color photographs. The text is divided into four food for body and mind, food profiles sub-divided into vegetables, fruits, grains, and meat, fish and dairy; life stages; and treating ailments. Charts and boxes containing key nutrients and key benefits are included for each food type in this clearly designed reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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