Description
Not so long ago, our ancestors made up for nutritional deficiencies in many ingenious ways. They
โข exposed their children to the January sun
โข pierced apples with nails
โข put a penny in a pickle jar
โข made tea from the tips of spruce needles
โข added ground limestone to corn flour
โข ate the ash from burnt sea sponges
Somehow, people throughout the world have been able to identify nutritional needs and the means of satisfying them without knowing about vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But now that nutritional requirements have been established and foods have been chemically analyzed, dietary problems are still with us. Today we are faced with new, more complex issues that have to do with our modern diet, lifestyle, and habits. It takes a conscious effort to choose foods of good quality in the right proportions and come out right nutritionally, especially if we watch our weight. Food supplements are sometimes the answer. We should know their benefits and their limitations. Dr. Scala's book will help us evaluate our nutritional needs and our options. We'll come away with a bonus-a new appreciation of human resourcefulness.
