The Little Book of Nutrients by Marlene Houghton
The Little Book of Nutrients is the best small guide to nutrients on the planet. This tiny title breaks down vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other food constituents to highlight their importance, and the way that they work to keep us healthy. It shows us the items that are essential for health and how to ensure that we are eating enough of them. And although much of the book is about plant-based foods, this isn't a book for vegans – it includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy foods, and even recommends a little red wine for a healthy diet. Minerals Magnesium Anti-stress mineral that reduces muscle spasms and eases premenstrual syndrome. Best sources: nuts, figs, soya beans, wholegrain cereals, meat, fish, seafood.
Marlene Houghton PhD has always been interested in natural health therapies, having studied herbalism (phytotherapy), holistic nutrition, and related natural therapies. She has over twenty years of experience working in orthodox medical settings in top London teaching hospitals. She is a nutritional therapist and a traditional herbalist as well as a nutrition consultant for a well-known group of health stores. She regularly contributes articles on traditional herbalism and aromatherapy to Echo World, a mind, body and spirit magazine, and has written three books: An Astrological Apothecary, Simply Herbalism, In Focus: Essential Oils & Aromatherapy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781911610939 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911610937 |
| Title | The Little Book of Nutrients |
| Author | Marlene Houghton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2021-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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