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antidietleah's review
3.0
Some dated ideas that I don't really agree with but the "encyclopedia" part was very interesting and educating.
courtneyhope42's review
5.0
An incredible reference guide of the nutritional facts and healing properties of foods, from kale to chocolate, "The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods" is a book belonging in every household. In our globalized world of capitalism, we have access to a seemingly infinite number of options and choices when it comes to fad diets, types of cuisine, brands of food, and more. Learning about proper nutrition from the Internet and many books can feel overwhelming or exceedingly dull, but "The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods" presents straightforward, scientific, and invaluable information to help readers eat tasty foods that promote a healthy lifestyle. The encyclopedia provides detailed and informative answers to questions such as:
What is the most nutritious diet for humans?
What should I change in my diet to become a healthier person?
What's all the fuss about particular vitamins and minerals? Should I take a vitamin supplement?
What is kale [or insert other food], and how can I use it in my cooking?
What should I eat to help my body recover from my cold [or other ailment]?
My recommendation for how to read this book: The introductory chapters provide a lot of useful information about how to design the best diet with the most health benefits, as well as an overview of several topics discussed in later sections. I found the first two chapters particularly valuable, and therefore recommend that everyone read them. However, because this book is a lengthy reference guide, I suggest that those reading it merely skim the remaining chapters to glean basic information and an idea of where specific information can be found. For example, I skimmed the chapter titled, "The Healing Power of Vegetables," and learned where I could find basic information, history, nutrition highlights, healing properties, and any warnings about asparagus, carrots, spinach, and many other vegetables. This method of reading the first two chapters and skimming the rest allowed me to absorb the encyclopedia's most important information, while giving me the tools to find other knowledge--such as what foods to eat to help the body fight the common cold--when I need it in the future.
What is the most nutritious diet for humans?
What should I change in my diet to become a healthier person?
What's all the fuss about particular vitamins and minerals? Should I take a vitamin supplement?
What is kale [or insert other food], and how can I use it in my cooking?
What should I eat to help my body recover from my cold [or other ailment]?
My recommendation for how to read this book: The introductory chapters provide a lot of useful information about how to design the best diet with the most health benefits, as well as an overview of several topics discussed in later sections. I found the first two chapters particularly valuable, and therefore recommend that everyone read them. However, because this book is a lengthy reference guide, I suggest that those reading it merely skim the remaining chapters to glean basic information and an idea of where specific information can be found. For example, I skimmed the chapter titled, "The Healing Power of Vegetables," and learned where I could find basic information, history, nutrition highlights, healing properties, and any warnings about asparagus, carrots, spinach, and many other vegetables. This method of reading the first two chapters and skimming the rest allowed me to absorb the encyclopedia's most important information, while giving me the tools to find other knowledge--such as what foods to eat to help the body fight the common cold--when I need it in the future.
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