Food Cures

Food Cures
Joy Bauer
Rodale
ISBN: 1-59486-466-7
Non-Fiction, Health
Reviewed by Dr. Tami Brady

I have to admit that when I agreed to review Food Cures I had an entirely different book in mind. To me, the title suggested a more holistic view of disease and nutrition. Therefore, I expected sections about what foods could help a person get more calcium in their diet, what foods contain B vitamins, and what foods might help relieve ulcers.
The author of food cures is a dietitian and nutrition expert for the Today Show. Her focus is to guide individuals towards an overall healthier lifestyle and nutritional plan. Thus, this book is primarily a diet book. Lose ten pounds while gaining great skin and nails.
To this end, the author does a very good job of laying out four step programs that lead the reader to a healthier lifestyle. In step two of these programs, there are idea lists of fruits, vegetables, seafood. lean protein, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products. Step four, then shows the reader how to create meal plans using these foods. To further help the reader, each section includes a variety of healthy recipes.