Food Medicine

Citation

Oliver, S. (2008), "Food Medicine", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 38 No. 3, pp. 299-300. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2008.38.3.299.5

The book is a useful and inexpensive text for the book shelf, it gives an overview on foods as medicine. It contains four parts plus an appendix as part 5.

Part 1: Food power

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  the principles of a healthy diet;

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  bacterial balance;

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  food and mood;

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  changing dietary needs;

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  how nutritious is the food we eat? and

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  genetics – the new frontier.

Part 2: A‐Z of superfoods

An alphabetical directory of superfoods from apples to yoghurts

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  over 50 entries;

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  highlights the positive chemicals in each food type;

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  explains what each food type is useful for;

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  culinary herbs and spices; and

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  healthy food preparation methods.

Part 3: A‐Z of common conditions and dietary approaches

Over 130 entries including:

Acne, cancer prevention, dental and gum health, eye health, hay fever, IBS, mood swings, pregnancy, skin, hair, nails, smoking cessation, stress, weight loss and weight gain.

Part 4: A‐Z of nutrients, signs of insufficiency and food sources

A directory of minerals and vitamins

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  possible signs of insufficiency and

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  food sources to rectify insufficiency.

Part 5: Appendix

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  sugar, sweeteners and Glycaemic Index;

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  salt – reducing intake/fibre – increasing intake; and

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  supplement safety/travel advice.