The purpose of this book is to equip the readers with the knowledge to enable them make healthy choices for food. A healthy diet alone, however, is not enough to maintain good health. Other measures required include the following. 1. Regular Physical Exercise. 2. Stress Reduction. 3. Socializing. 4. Adequate sleep. 5. Yearly Physical Checkup. Keeping these required measures in mind, this book is designed to present a holistic approach. Part 1 of the book deals with healthy diet in detail followed by summary of the highlights to refresh the memory at future dates. Also, this is the first book to explain why avocado oil is superior to other cooking oils. Proper socializing, adequate sleep and yearly physical checkup are also discussed in Part 1. Part 2 describes the Stress Reduction Program through the practice of Mindfulness. Day-to-day stress is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease—which is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
