Encyclopedia of Foods

I believe that knowledge is power. You can put the power of nutrition knowledge to work for you. This is the most important thing you can do to preserve and improve your mind and body. Good health is the key to longevity and provides the foundation that enables you to enjoy life. The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition imparts the knowledge that eating a healthy diet can provide the various nutrients needed to maintain fitness and prevent the many common diseases that affect our health and longevity. Experts at Mayo Clinic and the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition have contributed their knowledge and experience to this book to improve the quality of life through proper nutrition. This book is a 4-year collaborative effort by a large team of experts from the medical profession and the field of nutrition.