Covers 100 mega foods as well as recipes for every food.

Did you know that avocados can help lower cholesterol and that tomatoes are full of cancer-beating lycopene? From chillis to cranberries and limes to lentils, find out all about the 100 foods that will make a real difference to your health! Whether you want to cure a cold, have more energy, lower blood pressure or prevent heart disease, you'll find the 100 best foods here, complete with vital information and research about what each food contains and why it will boost your health. Follow 100 delicious recipes and serving suggestions to get the best taste and the greatest benefits from your food.

Introduction


Eating your way to health
why you are what you eat * a balanced diet * what"s so special about these foods? * at-a-glance charts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential fatty acids * what foods to choose for specific ailments and health conditions


The 100 foods
Apples * Pears * Bananas * Grapes * Oranges * Figs * Papayas * Mangoes * Apricots * Kiwis * Pomegranates * Pineapples * Raspberries * Blueberries * Blackberries * Strawberries * Blackcurrants * Cranberries * Cherries * Grapefruit * Lemons &
Limes * Plums &
Prunes * Dates * Cantaloupe Melon * Watermelon * Guava * Tomatoes * Avocadoes * Corn * Onions * Broccoli * Seaweed * Asparagus * Green beans * Peas * Mangetout * Okra * Peppers * Carrots * Fennel * Spinach * Mushrooms * Yams * Sweet potatoes * Pumpkins &
Butternut Squash * Cabbage * Watercress * Radish * Broad beans * Kale * Beetroot * Chillis * Garlic * Potatoes * Cauliflower * Globe artichokes * Brussel sprouts * Endives &
Chicory * Honey * Molasses * Olives &
Olive oil
* Soya &
tofu * Milk * Yogurt * Eggs * Walnuts * Brazil nuts * Hazelnuts * Cashews nuts * Almonds * Oats * Sunflower seeds * Pumpkin seeds * Sesame seeds * Flaxseeds * Sardines &
mackerel * Tuna * Salmon * Anchovies * Oysters * Prawns * Mussels * Scallops * Brown rice * Buckwheat * Quinoa * Wheatgerm * Chickpeas * Lentils * Beans * Ginger * Fresh herbs * Horseradish * Chicken &
turkey * Game fowl * Lean red meat * Venison * Liver * Tea


What's in a name?

easy-to-understand glossary


Index