101 Recipes You Can't Live Without

The Prevention Cookbook

Irresistible, easy dishes that will help readers cultivate healthy bodies. Half of Americans take dietary supplements, with little proof that they do anything to protect their health. What has been proven: the healing power of nutrients in food. In 101 Recipes You Can't Live Without, readers will learn how to get everything they need from their plates--deliciously and without overdoing it on calories. People who want to feel better, lose weight, and stay healthy for years to come can't rely on pills: they need to know how to eat smarter. Prevention has identified the best sources of 13 essential nutrients for a healthy body--the ones research shows have the most disease-fighting potential--and created 101 flavor-packed dishes loaded with them. The secret is combining superfoods. From hearty breakfasts to mouthwatering desserts, readers can rest easy knowing that every bite they take is maximizing their health and satisfying their taste buds. Along the way, they will discover easy food swaps and strategies to help them make the most nutritious choices at every meal. Let's face it, no one has ever said "isn't this vitamin pill delicious?" or bonded with friends and family over a packet of antioxidant supplements. With 101 Recipes You Can't Live Without you have the tool you need to craft the healthiest possible diet without feeling deprived.

Of course, when you sit down to a meal that contains several different foods, you'
re getting a variety of nutrients. ... But when all three worktogether, you get a
greater health gain than you would from any one component working in isolation.
... scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle tested the
effects ofbeta-carotene in supplement form. ... To make matters worse, the
isolated form of beta-carotene used in supplements significantly lowers the
concentration of ...