The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices by Cal Orey

The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices by Cal Orey

Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more-with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home-and make healthy green choices in today's fast-changing world!

Anise, bay leaf, garlic, parsley, turmeric, and more--for thousands of years, herbs and spices have been praised for preserving and flavoring food, as well as preventing and curing illnesses. The latest research reveals that the seasonings already in your pantry--or easily found fresh in your supermarket or garden--can lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and obesity. This A-to-Z guide catalogues the most popular and versatile herbs and spices, drawn from the Mediterranean Diet but suitable for any diet plan. You will learn how to harness herbalism to heal your body and mind. Discover how to use nature's gifts including allspice, chives, fennel, oregano, pepper, tarragon, saffron, and special blends like Herbes de Provence to-

*Bring abundant zest to your table while lowering your cholesterol, balancing your blood sugar, and revving up your metabolism--at any age!

*Ward off colds and flu, banish a hacking cough, and even ease PMS or menopause woes, by adding tasty plant therapy to your favorite food or drink.

*Lessen your anxiety and boost your mood with aromatic natural ingredients found in dried and fresh flavorings.

*Soothe aches and pains without harmful side effects--and trigger feel-good endorphins--using sweet and savory garnishes, including edible flowers.

*Create in-home spa treatments using the same herbal potions featured at luxury spa resorts.

Caraway Breadsticks, anyone? How about Cilantro Lime Slaw, Herbal Greek Bean Soup, or Roasted Paprika Cornish Hens? With over 50 taste-tempting recipes, along with personal stories and fascinating historical anecdotes on medicinal uses dating back to biblical times, The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices is your go-to guide to embracing limitless energy and healthy longevity while feasting on memorable meals full of aroma and deliciousness!

Includes 16 pages of color photos

Cal Orey is a well-known journalist and author. She holds a master's degree in English from San Francisco State University and has authored hundreds of pieces for national and international publications over the past three decades. She focuses on health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, science, and pets, among other things. The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 202 Pet Peeves, and Doctors' Orders are just a few of her novels. She is a resident of Northern California. Visit calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet at calorey.blogspot.com, discover her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

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ISBN 13	9780806540481
ISBN 10	0806540486
Title	The Healing Powers of Herbs and Spices
Author	Cal Orey
Series	Healing Powers Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2020-12-29
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.