Whole Food Companion 2Ed

Whole Food Companion by Dianne Onstad. "The time is ripe to celebrate food for the central role it plays in our lives. ... Discover the relationship between the foods we eat, the health of our bodies, and the clarity of our minds." - from the Introduction

Whole Foods Companion is the essential resource for today's health-conscious cooks and lovers of natural foods everywhere. Providing a wealth of information on natural and whole foods from apricot to zucchini, this book includes the latest nutritional facts along with useful buying tips, fascinating lore and legends, and traditional uses for hundreds of foods in six categories:

Fruits • Vegetables • Grains • Legumes • Nuts, Seeds, and Oils • Herbs, Spices, and Other Foods Expand your knowledge of whole foods and make informed, inspired food choices with this updated edition of Whole Foods Companion.

Dianne Onstad is actively involved in nutrition education and the promotion of organic whole foods, with a special interest in living and raw foods.

"Wonderful... Whole Foods Companion is a valuable resource. It does make a difference what you eat, and this book describes in detail the range of nourishing organic foods available to all of us.

-Alice Waters, founder and owner, Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café

"An interesting blend of botanical, culinary, and folk information.

-Library Journal