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| Winnowing down the bounty of healing foods is no easy task; all fruits, vegetables, and grains, as well as many animal products, have their own healthy array of nutrients and benefits. And eating the greatest possible array of nutritious foods is the best way to ensure optimal health. |
| That said, the choices below represent the best of the best: foods that provide the most nutritional bang per bite, without dangerous fat or excess calories. But they are more than health superstars; all these foods are so delicious that you will want to give them a regular slot on your menus. And when it comes to feeling your best, taste matters every bit as much as nutrition: fresh, great-tasting food is a boon to both body and soul. |
| Note: Garlic and ginger, two top healing foods, are found in chapter 5, ''Healing Herbs and Spices." |
| THE KEYS |
| Eat an abundance of the top twenty-nine foods for peak health. Each food is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in each food. Learn which foods can help you fight disease and other ailments. Buying, storing, and preparing foods correctly will guarantee optimum nutrition. Incorporate healing foods into your everyday menus with easy, delicious recipes. |
| Almonds |
| Lower cholesterol levels. |
| May help lower risk of heart disease. |
| Don't make the common mistake of avoiding nuts because they're too rich in fat and calories. That would be a particular shame where almonds are concerned; they're one of the most concentrated, easy-to-eat sources of energy and nutrients. |
| Good Fat Fights Bad Cholesterol |
| It's true that almonds, like other nuts, are no prize when it comes to calories and fat content. They contain 13 grams of fat per ounce. However, that fat is |
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