Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal: What to Eat to Beat Disease and Live Longer

by Reader's Digest (Editor)

Overview

A newly updated edition of the groundbreaking, best-selling guide to the vital link between food and health—now featuring more than 50 recipes for good health.

The first edition of Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal changed the way we view food and its impact on our bodies. More than 7 million copies of the book have been sold worldwide since then, and interest in food as medicine has only grown as researchers have continued to discover the crucial connections between diet and chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses, as well as the impact of food on stress, insomnia, and other common complaints.

In this newly updated edition, you’ll find:

*More than 100 health condition entries from arthritis to insomnia to heart disease, with quick tips on what to eat to prevent or treat each ailment naturally

*More than 170 food entries from apples to zucchini, plus simple ways to eat, cook, and store each food to maximize its healing potential

*More than 50 delicious and easy-to-make recipes featuring the healing foods

*Special features on the potential dangers of pesticides, food additives, and genetically modified crops; the many benefits of vitamin D; the real deal on high-fructose corn syrup; the dangers of mixing food and medicine; and much more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621453826
Publisher:	Trusted Media Brands
Publication date:	04/10/2018
Series:	Reader's Digest Healthy
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	221,659
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

About the new edition xi

Part 1 Nutrition: The Real Deal on All the Ways Foods Harm and Heal

The Real Deal on Nutrition 2

How Carbohydrates Harm and Heal 3

The Real Deal: High-Fructose Corn Syrup 3

How Fats Harm and Heal 5

How Proteins Harm and Heal 6

The real deal: Weight Loss Trends 8

How Vitamins and Minerals Harm and Heal 8

How Antioxidants and Other Phytochemicals Heal 9

The Real Deal: Vitamin D 14

The Real Deal on Food Safety 18

Do Pesticides and Other Chemicals Harm? 19

The Real Deal: Mercury 19

Do Additives Harm or Heal? 22

The Real Deal: Functional Foods 22

Do Genetically Modified Foods Harm or Heal? 25

The Real Deal: BPA 25

The Real Deal: Factory Farming 26

How Food borne Pathogens Harm 26

The Real Deal on Eating to Heal 28

How Much to Eat for Health 29

How to Eat for Health 30

How to Store Foods for Health 31

How to Prepare Foods for Health 31

How to Cook for Health 33

The Real Deal: Grilling and Cancer 33

Special Features

Prebiotics & Probiotics: Beneficial Bacteria 16

Dietary Supplements: Do you Need Them? 17

Organic Foods: Are They Worth the cost? 20

Fast Food: Is it possible to eat healthy on the run? 27

Dietary restrictions: Should you go vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, or Gluten-Free? 34

Part 2 Foods: An-AtoZ Guide Of Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal

Acorn Squash 38

Agave Syrup 38

Alcohol 38

Almonds 40

Apples 40

Apricots 42

Artichokes 43

Asparagus 44

Avocados 45

Bacon 46

Bananas 46

Barley 47

Beans and Legumes 48

Bean Sprouts 51

Beef and Veal 52

Beer 54

Beets 54

Berries 55

Blackberries 57

Blueberries 57

Bran 57

Bread 59

Broccoli 60

Brussels Sprouts 62

Buckwheat 63

Bulgur 63

Butter and Margarine 63

Butternut Squash 64

Cabbage 64

Cakes, Cookies, and Pastries 66

Candies 67

Cantaloupe 68

Carrots 68

Cauliflower 70

Celeriac 71

Celery 72

Cereals 73

Cheese 74

Cherries 76

Chia 77

Chicken 77

Chickpeas Chiles 77

Chips and Crackers 78

Chocolate 78

Clams 79

Coconuts 79

Coffee 81

Cold Cuts 84

Collard Greens 84

Condiments 84

Convenience and Processed Foods 85

Corn 87

Cranberries 88

Cucumbers 89

Dates 90

Duck 91

Edamame 91

Eggplants 92

Eggs 93

Fennel 95

Figs 96

Fish 97

Flax 99

Flour 100

Garlic 101

Ginger 102

Grains 104

Granola 106

Grapefruits 107

Grapes and Raisins 108

Green Beans 109

Guavas 109

Herbs and Spices 110

Honey 112

Honeydew 113

Hummus 113

IceCream 114

Jams, Jellies, and Other Spreads 115

Jicama 116

Juices 117

Kale and Other Cooking Greens 120

Ketchup 121

Kiwifruit 121

Kohlrabi 122

Lamb 123

Leeks 124

Legumes 124

Lemons and Limes 125

Lentils 126

Lettuce and Other Salad Greens 127

Limes 129

Liver 129

Lobster 129

Mangoes 129

Margarine 130

Mayonnaise 130

Melons 131

Milk and Dairy Products 133

Mushrooms and Truffles 135

Mustard 136

Mustard Greens 138

Nectarines 138

Nuts and Seeds 138

Oats 140

Oils 142

Okra 143

Olives and Olive Oil 144

Onions 146

Oranges and Tangerines 148

Organ Meats 150

Oysters 151

Papayas 152

Parsnips 153

Passion Fruit 154

Pasta 155

Peaches and Nectarines 156

Peanuts and Peanut Butter 158

Pears 159

Peas and Pea Pods 160

Pecans 162

Pepper, Ground 162

Peppers 162

Persimmons 163

Pickles 164

Pineapples 165

Plums and Prunes 167

Pomegranates 168

Pork 172

Potatoes 173

Poultry 174

Prunes 176

Pumpkins 176

Quinoa 177

Radishes 178

Raisins 179

Raspberries 179

Rhubarb 180

Rice 181

Rye 182

Salsa 182

Salt and Sodium 183

Sauces and Salad Dressings 184

Sausages 186

Seaweed 186

Shellfish 187

Shrimp 189

Smoked and Cured Meats 189

Soft Drinks 191

Soy 192

Spices 194

Spinach 194

Squash 196

Strawberries 197

Sugar and Other Sweeteners 197

Sweet Potatoes and Yams 198

Tangerines 200

Tea 200

Tofu 202

Tomatoes 202

Turnips 204

Vinegar 205

Water and Enhanced Water 206

Watercress 208

Watermelon 208

Wheat and Wheat Germ 208

Wine 209

Wraps and Tortillas 210

Yams 210

Yogurt 210

Yucca 211

Zucchini 212

Special Features

Caffeine: The Buzz on Our Most Popular Stimulant 82

Travel: Eating Healthy on the Road 118

Superfoods: Do They Live Up to the Hype? 170

Snacking: The Best Way to Beat Your Cravings 213

Part 3 Ailments: A Condition-by-Condition Guide to What Foods Harm, What Foods Heal

Acne 216

ADHD 217

Age-Related Macular Degeneration 219

AIDS and HIV Infection 219

Alcoholism 221

Allergies, Food 222

Allergies, Seasonal 224

Alzheimer's Disease 224

Anemia 226

Anorexia Nervosa 227

Anxiety 228

Arthritis 228

Asthma 231

Atherosclerosis 232

Bleeding Problems 234

Blood Pressure, High 235

Bronchitis 237

Bulimia 237

Burns 239

Cancer 239

Canker Sores 243

Cardiovascular Disease 243

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 245

Cataracts 245

Celiac Disease 245

Cholesterol, High 246

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 248

Circulatory Disorders 249

Cirrhosis 251

Colds and Flu 252

Cold Sores 253

Constipation 253

Crohn's Disease 254

Cystic Fibrosis 254

Dental Problems 256

Depression 259

Diabetes 260

Diarrhea 264

Diverticulitis 266

Eczema 267

Emphysema 268

Epilepsy 268

Eye Problems 269

Fever 270

Fibroids 272

Flatulence 273

Food Poisoning 274

Gallstones 276

Gastritis 277

Gastroenteritis 277

GERD 278

Gout 278

Halitosis 279

Hay Fever 280

Heartburn 281

Hemorrhoids 282

Hepatitis 282

Herpes 283

Hiatal Hernia 285

Hives 285

Hyperthyroidism 286

Hypoglycemia 287

Hypothyroidism 288

Impotence 289

Indigestion and Heartburn 289

Infertility 291

Inflammatory Bowel Disease 293

Insomnia 295

Interstitial Cystitis 296

Iron Overload 297

Irritable Bowel Syndrome 300

Jaundice 301

Jet Lag 302

Kidney disease 303

Lactose Intolerance 305

Lupus 306

Memory Loss 308

Menopause 309

Menstrual Problems 311

Metabolic Syndrome 313

Migraines and Other Headaches 313

Mood Disorders 315

Motion Sickness 317

Multiple Sclerosis 318

Muscle Cramps 320

Nail Problems 321

Neuralgia 322

Obesity 323

Osteoporosis 324

Parkinson's Disease 326

Peptic Ulcers 327

PMS 329

Pneumonia 329

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 329

Prostate Problems 330

Psoriasis 331

Respiratory Disorders 332

Rosacea 336

Sex Drive, Diminished 337

Shingles 338

Sinusitis 339

Sleep Disorders 339

Sore Throat 339

Stress 340

Stroke 342

Ulcerative Colitis 343

Urinary Tract Infections 344

Varicose Veins 345

Yeast Infections 346

Special Features

Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: The Power Behind Each Bite 262

Interaction Warning: When Food and Medicine Don't Mix 298

Inflammation: Eat to Quell the Dangers 334

Ages and Stages: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding; Infant; Childhood; Senior 348