The Antioxidant Save-Your-Life Cookbook (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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Here are 150 family- and kitchen-tested recipes, each packed with antioxidants to nutritionally protect you against cancer and disease-causing free radicals--without sacrificing variety or flavor. Emphasizing the benefits of antioxidant-rich foods high in vi-tamins C, E, and A, as well as selenium and beta-carotene, these delicious recipes will:

• enhance your immune system
• strengthen your bones
• build up your resistance to viral attacks, infections, even allergic reactions reinvigorate your love life
• help you overcome fatigue
• keep your blood sugar on an even level
• and much more.

The introduction by Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer explains in clear, plain language the often-confusing terms free radicals and oxidation, then goes on to detail the many medical benefits of antioxidants and the ingredients found here. These include providing protection against a variety of cancers, Alzheimer's disease, immune disorders, arthritis, diabetic conditions, and the complications of aging.

Separate chapters include recipes for jump-start breakfasts; tasty appetizers, side dishes, and snacks; sumptuous soups and stews; satisfying vegetarian meals; hearty main courses featuring chicken, fish, or meat; flavorful dressings, dips, spreads, and vinaigrettes; and tempting desserts.

This useful cookbook also features a valuable section on stocking your pantry--"What to Stash and What to Trash"--loaded with healthy advice to guide you at the supermarket and when choosing foods. Also included is a glossary of some of the major antioxidants found in food. With recipes low in fat and calories, high in fiber and nutrients--with no white flour, hydrogenated fats, or chemical additives--this collection is a must-have for every cook concerned with eating healthfully, preventing disease, and living a longer life.