The A–Z Guide to Food as Medicine

Health care providers are fielding more questions from patients seeking to help their health conditions naturally, prevent disease, and generally eat better. This guide provides scientific information for more than 250 foods, food groups, nutrients, and phytochemicals. It presents and summarizes research findings from more than 1,000 scientific articles and uses the conclusions and recommendations of reputable, peer-reviewed sources. Organized alphabetically into concise, dictionary-style passages, the guide is intended to be used by health professionals for quick access to information about the bioactive components of foods and their mechanisms of action in the body.