Healing Foods: Nutrition for the Mind, Body & Spirit

I have been using this book, among many others, since its publication. What I find is that with almost every subject, this book provides clear answers that are reinforced across the entire body of nutrition research literature. I have come to trust this reference as a "single source" as a result, even though in the beginning I would consult several sources. Mr. van Straten is the #1 health journalist in the UK and has run a private practice for nutritional healing for 30 years. His advice is practical and very usable. The book is also beautifully illustrated, making it a pleasure to use.

This book is one of the most wonderful things I own. Given to me as a gift by my friend, I thanked her million times for the book. Has great advice for all age groups from pre-pregnancy - kids - teens - middle age to elderly etc., - goes full circle. We keep referring to it pretty often. It covers most of the foods and most of the common illnesses that can be cured with proper regulation of diet. A Wonderful reference. Does not require you to read it from start to finish.

If there was only one book I could keep..above all others it would be this one. I have referred to this one over and over again. It is a wealth of nutritional information and tid bits of trivia regarding almost every food and drink going. From fruits and veggies to natural spring water (from around the world), wild game to candy this book has it all."Healing Foods" also contains a section on foods to include and/or exclude from your diet in relation to many different symptoms one may be experiencing.Not only does this book cover the value of food for our body but also for our mind and emotional health as well. There is just so much info available along with colourful photos and an eye catching layout, I reccommend this book to anyone interested in a natural way to boost your health in general or just curious to know how the food we eat affects our body and mind.

So easy to use either as a quick resourse guide or for indepth reading. Suggested for anyone interesting in alternative medicine, healthy bodies through healthy eating, and gaining a knowledge of the benefits of specific foods. Certainly a must for your reference library!

This book is excellent. It covers everything you could possibly imagine including natural foods, vitamins, food suggestions for illnesses, fruits, vegetables, diary, meat, nuts, soy just to name a few. Also stress, relaxation, yoga and age groups. Well written for the layperson as well as the expert, and includes beautiful color photographs. If you want to buy just one book that has it all, this is the one!