The ORACle Diet by Michael Van Straten

The ORACle Diet by Michael Van Straten

A comprehensive introduction shows the importance of ORAC values, the newest scientific way of measuring the anti-ageing and protective benefits of foods. This 'diet for life' reduces the risks of heart problems, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. It is important to have 5,000 units of ORACs a day for good health. Simply counting to an easy-to-follow Star System, Michael van Straten presents 150 gloriously tempting, age-defying, vitality-boosting recipes for all meals of the day giving the ORAC score for each. Chapters include: What are ORACs and why they are vital, The ORACle Diet; Breakfasts; Simple Lunches; Soups; Main Courses; Salads; Desserts; Juices and Smoothies; Compotes and Relishes; Breads and Baking; and Using vegetables and fruit to maximum ORAC benefit. ORAC Score Chart.

A practising Osteopath, Naturopath, Acupuncturist and Nutritional Consultant, Michael van Straten has busy practices in Marylebone and in Bedfordshire. He has written many books including the best-selling series of Superfoods health/cook books and was Consultant Editor to the Readers Digest reference work Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal. He is also a regular contributor to television and the national press.

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ISBN 13	9781856264594
ISBN 10	1856264599
Title	The ORACle Diet
Author	Michael Van Straten
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Octopus Publishing Group
Year published	2002-11-07
Number of pages	144
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