| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 357) and index. |
| Contents |
powerfoods: what they are, why we need them -- The power in powerfoods: the mounting evidence about phytochemicals -- Putting powerfoods first: a way of eating for the twenty-first century -- Red, yellow, and orange fruits -- Red, yellow, and orange vegetables -- Cruciferous and leafy green vegetables -- Mushrooms -- Sea vegetables -- Garlic and company -- Whole grains -- Beans and other legumes -- Soy and soy products -- Nuts and seeds -- A food plan, not a "diet" -- The powerfoods weight-loss formula -- Rx: powerfoods prescriptions for some common ailments -- You can choose your actions - the results are a gift -- Keep moving -- Putting powerfoods first: a way of cooking for the twenty-first century -- Appetizers -- Soups -- Salads -- Vegetable side dishes -- Entrées -- Sauces, dressings and accompaniments -- Breads, muffins, and pancakes -- Desserts. |
| Subject |
Nutrition.
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Botanical chemistry.
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Phytochemicals.
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Cooking.
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Food.
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Nutrition.
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Vegetables.
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| ISBN |
0060174544 |
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9780060174545 |
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