The Ultimate Mind and Body Food for Healthy Living

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Food and eating can provide energy and vitality in more than the digestive sense. For generations there has been unofficial understanding that salads, fruit and summer foods lift the spirits and energize, while sturdy carbohydrates and dairy drinks provide comfort and a sense of warmth. The fact that herbs and spices influence the state of mind is nothing new to herbalists and practitioners of traditional medicines; while some foods are associated with sluggishness, others are thought to encourage a sense of activity. Ultimate Mind & Body Food brings together all the positive aspects of food, eating and cooking. The importance of adopting a holistic approach to food for overall health and wellbeing is explained in the context of understanding the functions of different types of foods. While their physical importance is covered, the main focus is on the mental state that is induced by diet. ISBN:9781840672428