A raw food diet is a purely healthy diet More people than ever are turning to a raw food diet. In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. • Fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen • Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patients—who number in the millions—can benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber

A healthy body requires a raw strategy The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raw Food Detox details the best foods for detoxifying and cleansing the body for people suffering from everything from irritable bowel syndrome to unsuccessful weight loss efforts-or anyone who just wants to feel healthier. Beginning with what detoxifying and cleansing are and what they do, this book details what to eat, how to prepare it, and in what combinations and amounts. The author also provides several 15-day detoxifying and cleansing regimens for both the beginning and experienced raw food enthusiast: • Interest in raw foods has been growing rapidly for years. • Many high-profile stars, such as Beyoncé Knowles, have been widely reported using raw-food cleanses. • Dr. Oz has added a "Raw Food Challenge" to his website in which he encourages people to include much more raw food into their diets.

You can preserve just about everything-from soup to nuts. Food contamination scandals, the rising cost of food, organic eating, and better nutrition-all these factors contribute to the upsurge in interest in food preservation. While there are many books on canning, freezing, and pickling foods, few are as comprehensive as The Complete Idiot's Guide to Preserving Food, in which readers learn how easy and beneficial food preservation can be with detailed, step-by-step instructions. -The sales of jars for preservation have jumped 28% in the past year, indicating a strong increase in interest in preserving food -The author is a Master Food Preserver with over 40 years of expertise -Advice on preserving for special needs diets is unique to this book -Provides instructional photos

Starting a fast is not something you just jump into, but exploring the world of fasts, cleanses, and healthful foods isn't always the easiest thing to do. This guide provides you with the essentials for starting a new fast or cleanse. In it you'll find: *Why eating raw is a natural way to cleanse. *A list of different types of fasts. *Tools for the ultimate fast. *Introduction to the Master Cleanse.

As fad diets come and go, one aspect of all health and diet remains and even continues to grow in emphasis - the importance of good nutrition. Good health is priority number one, especially for parents bringing up children in a world of junk food. No matter what your diet or whether you work in a cubical or are training as an athlete, nutrition is your number one consideration. In the fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, readers will find- Everything you need to know to ensure that you and your family are getting the best nutrition possible How to get the needed vitamins and minerals you need daily in your food How to shop smart for food What you need to know about fats and cholesterol

Make your own delicious cultured foods-safely and easily! The art of fermenting foods is an ages-old craft that is enjoying a resurgence as people are discovering not only the health benefits of live-culture foods, but the true pleasure of creating their own fermentations at home. From kombucha to kefir, and from sourdough to kimchi, research is proving that live-culture foods can help reduce high cholesterol, strengthen and support digestive and immune systems, and help fight and prevent chronic diseases. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Fermenting Foods covers the amazing health benefits of fermented foods and the techniques for safely fermenting food at home. Here's what you'll find in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Food: Over 100 unique and delicious recipes for ferments of all types, including beverages, cultured dairy, fermented grains, vegetable ferments, and much more, and each with detailed instructions Helpful insight on the tools and techniques you'll need to know to safely create nearly any type of fermented food Detailed guidance on how fermentation works, how to troubleshoot common fermentation issues, and how to grow your own starters

Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.