Wednesday 18 May 2016

82. Foods That Harm Foods That Heal by Sandra Brazel, Susan Fyshe and Marilyn Linton


BOOK REVIEW: Foods That Harm Foods That Heal by Sandra Brazel, Susan Fyshe and Marilyn Linton

Food has always been surrounded with myths good and bad. But of course the bad myths are what confuses us like eating too many blueberries will make us anaemic (phony lie!). Which is healthier: beef or tuna? Margarine or butter? The truth is, it’s not always obvious which foods are good for you and which ones aren’t. This book debunks the myths and feeds us all the good bits.

Foods That Harm Foods That Heal sets the record straight with authoritative entries on foods from apples to zucchini. Learn which ones can fight cancer, free you from pain, slow the aging process, sharpen your mind, and help you sleep.

Find out the secret health benefits of coffee, chocolate, nuts, and shrimp. And discover the little-known hazards of fruit juice, grilled foods, energy bars, and fast-food salads.

Ailment entries tell which foods help – or hurt – health conditions from allergies to diabetes to ulcers. And special features explain everything you need to know about low-carb diets, trans fats, omega-3 fatty acids, the glycemic index, and more.


The book is compiled from all the issues of Reader’s Digest magazines. Many of the health tips in RD magazine are up-to-date so rest assured this book is going to be on my shelves for a long time to come. Highly reader-friendly and chock full of fascinating facts this book is for health buffs and soon-to-be health mythbusters out there.

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