Eat Smart Stay Well

Download or read book Eat Smart Stay Well written by Susanna Lyle and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether looking for help with a particular medical condition or to maximise your intake of essential fats, vitamins and minerals for optimum health, this is a reference book you cannot do without. Many of us know the importance of eating a wide range of fruit, vegetables and nuts for wellbeing. But less well-known are the specific beneficial health properties of 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. Details 115 readily available edible plants that will support and strengthen your well-being. Detailed analysis of what is in these plants and their specific benefits for a range of health issues; Recipe suggestions accompany many of the entries, and tables list plants by specific health benefits for easy reference. Susan Lyle lives in Northland where she grows many of the plants described in her book.