Product Description
When it comes to food, nature provides a wealth of delicious choices. But each one also supplies unique health benefits. From apples to yogurt, this comprehensive encyclopedia of power foods from top nutritionist David Grotto proves that what tastes good can also be good for you—and tells you why. Did you know...

• A handful of tart cherries before bed can help you sleep better
• Hot peppers may fight skin cancer
• Potatoes may reduce the risk of stroke
• Grape juice may be as heart-healthy as red wine
• Honey can help wounds heal faster

In working with thousands of clients over many years and searching for the most nutritious and tasty foods, David Grotto made a simple but profound discovery: telling people what they couldn’t eat was far less effective than telling them what they could. So began his list of power foods, rich in nutrients, loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and important omega fats—and surprisingly more familiar than you might expect.

More than a reference book, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life will make a significant impact on your health by guiding you to gradually add these foods to your diet. Plus, each entry includes a history of the food’s origin, therapeutic benefits along with scientific research, tips for use and preparation, and an appetizing recipe from a leading chef or nutritionist. Prepare to awaken your tastebuds, lose excess weight, and feel the healing begin.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 26 reviews)

Great book, informative and tasty recipes!

This book is great...gives you the history of the food, home remedy uses,the way the food affects your body, ways to store and prepare, and each food item has a tasty recipe!
October 08, 2008

Easy to read and FUN science for healthier eating!

Dave Grotto has changed the way I eat, and I am a Registered Dietitian. Dave's book "101 Foods That Could Save Your Life" puts the FUN back into eating simple health promoting foods that tast great! His book has TONS of science made practical. I know my family is eating healthier and learning that a nutritious diet does not have to be boring. I LOVE his web site as a companion to the book. See Dave on mini videos of selected foods from his book and get psyched to eat better.
October 04, 2008

A must have book

I have the Kindle version. All elements work as they should.

The book lists 101 individual fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, spices. Almost all are common everyday items with only a few that may not be in your local supermarkets such as goji berries (you can order via mail on Amazon for instance), amaranth (a grain), and teff (a grain from Ethiopia).

The only animal products listed are eggs, salmon, sardines, yogurt, and whey.

Each entry has an quote/saying/intro , history, where its grown, why you should eat it, highlights of its qualities, special pros and/or cons, home remedy uses, special food studies on it, how to select and store it, and sample receipes. The receipes are all very simple without exotic ingredients or special pans, etc. Included are number of calories, and amounts of grams of simple things like fats, vitamins, etc.

Highly entertaining, informative, engaging, eye opening. (don't peel your apples as the peel is where all the antioxidants are).

A wealth of information and all of it to your benefit. Simple and effective presentation.

There are two Appendix':

a) 2,000 calorie meal plan. (On the Kindle, the type is really small but can be read in good light.)

b) a listing of food qualities such as vitamins, nutrients, and phytochemicals, the foods you can find them in, and what are the specific benefits such as may be cancer fighting or may contribute to heart health, etc.

Very highly recommended.
September 22, 2008

FANTASTIC

Thank God for Montel Williams, this book is fantastic. It is full of information and great ideas for you to eat right. I have already tried some of the drinks and food. Not only do they taste great but I felt a lot better and full of engery. Montel knows what he is doing................................
August 02, 2008

Great Recipes! Fun! Easy to Use!

I loved it. I'm ready to ask David to come over to my house and clean out my fridge! We actually followed the 2000 calorie plan to see how we felt.

OH my Gosh! So much food! I couldn't eat it all. And, even with 2000 calories, I lost 2 pounds.

Awesome!

I bought my copy 2 weeks ago when the library said the waiting list was too long. It's already got food stains on it.

Kudos to you, David Grotto.
July 02, 2008

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