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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (4 July 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752844121
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752844121
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.5 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 66,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Throw away your multi-vitamins and discard your anti-ageing creams, it's food that is the true source of health and physical well-being. As Virginia Woolf said--so the introduction reminds us--"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one does has not dined well".

This book tells us how to think, feel, look (and stay) looking good--by choosing the foods we put in to our bodies. First off, part one explains the importance of a positive relationship with food and covers topics such as our appetite mechanism, our eating habits and why we should be choosing organic foods (processed foods are a definite no-no, and vitamin supplements are discouraged in all but the most specifically necessary circumstances). It goes on to give an excellent overview of our bodily nutritional needs, outlining the main food groups, vitamins and minerals that make up our body essentials; what function they serve and in which foods we can find them. This section is refreshingly uncomplicated and is useful to revisit when deciding menus to help overcome minor ailments, allergies or deficiencies.

Having set the foundations of health by mouth, the book then turns attention to the specifics of looking and feeling good. From outer physical appearance to inner body equilibrium, Clarke explains how to rejuvenate our appearance and energy levels, boost our immune system and combat malaises such as insomnia, depression and allergies--all by the food we eat and the way we eat it. More serious conditions and illnesses are also tackled, from the problems of ageing to high blood pressure, cholesterol and cancer. And there are a hundred interesting recipes to try out--each with a reference to its particular health benefits.

Among the plethora of current literature on health and diet, this book gives pleasant surprise. Here is a clear accessible guide to understanding and taking control of our health via our diet, explaining both the curative and preventative properties of natural foods. This book discards many modern day myths and strikes a chord with its simplicity and common sense: what a relief to know that fresh food is still the staple of good health.

Jane Clarke, BSc (Hons), S.R.D.,is a nutritional consultant with a practice in Soho, London. In 1997 she wrote Body Foods for Women. She has written on health issues for various newspapers and presented a television series, Alive and Cooking. She is also a consultant to the World Cancer Research Fund. --Abi Frisby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Food should always be a pleasure, but it is also a great healer, the perfect antidote to tiredness, stress, and a variety of ailments from headaches to indigestion. Even with serious illness, such as heart attacks or cancer, Jane Clarke is convinced we can prevent or control many of these 'diseases of modern living' by nutritional management. Jane Clarke believes in building a positive relationship with food by concentrating on the foods you can eat and enjoy. Packed with tips to inspire you to adjust your eating habits, BODY FOODS FOR LIFE explains our nutritional needs simply and effectively, and shows how to design a healthy eating plan for every member of the family. 'Those who want to eat healthily - but not boringly - should read BODY FOODS FOR LIFE by Jane Clarke . . . Clarke has a refreshing approach to guilt-free eating and a vastly appetising selection of recipes' Harpers & Queen

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Whenever I think of nutritional contents of family meals (including snacks), seek curative foods for minor illness, or review my own eating habits, I turn to this book. Even though you may not be able to practise everything written in this book (so am I!), the book is packed with excellent advice to improve your daily eating habits, and keeps you inspiring. I used to be a heavy coffee drinker, but I succeeded in reducing it. Be practical, make a small step that does work, and keep doing it!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The author obviously knows her stuff, this book is well written and as such an invaluable source of information. The links between food and health are obvious, Jane Clarke makes the vast amount of information on health easy to understand. The book covers a variety of topics, on general aspects of health and more specific problems such as high blood pressure, ageing and skin complaints. The author explains how certain foods are beneficial and others aggrevate conditions. Jane Clarke shows the reader how easy it is to reach one's optimum health through what one eat's.
The advice works, I have tried changing my diet in order to clear up my psoriasis and Jane's suggestions were extremely helpful.
Jane further includes 100 delicious recipes and ideas for meals and snacks. I have used this book over and over and also brought several copies for friends.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Been there, done that 12 April 1999
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Format:Hardcover
Unless you earn in excess of £50K and have a live-in nanny, forget this book! Health at a high price with endless tropical fruit and organic produce make the recipes impractical for everyday use. A beautifully presented coffee table book, with fabulous photographs, but endlessly repetitive text. Sound advice - but we've heard it all before. What will Ms Clarke's next re-hash entail - feng shui on your plate?
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Excellent Value For Money
Second hand but in excellent condition. Cannot review the actual book as bought for third party
Published 19 months ago by D. J. Price
Body Foods For Life
Excellent book, I have referred to it time and time again and have now had the book for several years. I already had Body Food for Women and find both great. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2005
A refreshing change from the usual formula!
...this is an excellent book. Jane Clarke brings a refreshing and insightful view to the whole diet/nutrition genré. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2001
A veritable mound of information
I thought this book contained excellent information about the nutritional value of food and how to improve your diet, which is after all the aim of the book - it is not simply... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2001
Nanny-Jane Knows Best
If you have ever seen a picture of Jane Clark you will know she looks like a sparrow and weighs about as much; if you read her books you will find she seems to eat like one and... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2000
Excellent-easy to understand
Enjoyed this book enormously-she explains how food can be used in an enjoyable way to counteract illnesses. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 1999
yawn, yawn, more of the same from Jane Clark
This book looks great, the pictures are fantastic, which makes the text seem all the more dull. It is a disappointing read. Read more
Published on 20 April 1999
not another uninspiring book on what to eat and not to eat,
I hate birthdays, and this time to add insult to injury not only do I not receive the all expenses holiday to Tuscany but I receive 'Body Foods for life' from my Mum. Read more
Published on 12 April 1999
Absolute rubbish
This book is not worth the paper it is written on - just common sense! Find me the person who has time to poach pears in the morning before work - come on Jane, be realistic!
Published on 30 Mar 1999
Superb book-everyone should have it
This book was recommended by a friend. To be honest I didn't expect much-but wow, it's great. Holds all the information you could possibly ever need to know about how to get the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 1999
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