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Comprehensive and fully illustrated throughout, The Illustrated Food Remedies Sourcebook is a go-to reference for anyone wishing to nourish the body from the inside out. Much of what we eat affects our health. Here, Dr. Norman Shealy guides readers through the many widely available foods that not only stave off illness, but also act as a natural cure for ailments. • Toss a handful of acai berries onto your morning cereal for a boost of antioxidants and fiber. • Sprinkle chia seeds on your salad for a powerful protein hit and to aid sluggish digestion. • Add calcium-rich kale to your diet to help ward off osteoporosis.• Substitute a potato for a beta carotene-rich sweet potato to significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer. In this essential book, more than 300 super foods are alphabetically listed with their nutritional breakdown and special properties highlighted for instant and easy reference. As well as well-known fruit, nuts, and seeds used as natural remedies for