"Let food be thy medicine," said Hippocrates. Garlic, artichoke, broccoli, carrot, blackcurrant, lemon, olive oil, kiwi, mint, honey, onion, orange, grapefruit, soy, tea, thyme, linden, tomato, wine, and vinegar: these 20 foods are natural remedies that protect, soothe, and beautify. Complementing conventional medicine, they strengthen health by improving overall well-being and treat minor ailments, which account for nearly three-quarters of reported illnesses.
"Let food be thy medicine," said Hippocrates. Garlic, artichoke, broccoli, carrot, blackcurrant, lemon, olive oil, kiwi, mint, honey, onion, orange, grapefruit, soy, tea, thyme, linden, tomato, wine, and vinegar: these 20 foods are natural remedies that protect, soothe, and beautify. Complementing conventional medicine, they strengthen health by improving overall well-being and treat minor ailments, which account for nearly three-quarters of reported illnesses. Each of these foods is presented in a practical and detailed way: its composition, medicinal properties, and various uses in therapeutic preparations, beauty treatments, and cooking. Summary tables show the vitamin, mineral, and trace element content of these valuable "nutraceuticals."
