Delia Quigley - The Everything Superfoods Book: Discover what to eat to look younger, live longer, and enjoy life to the fullest

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THE
EVERYTHING
SUPERFOODS
BOOK

Discover what to eat to look younger,
live longer, and enjoy life to the fullest

Delia Quigley, C.N.C.
with Brierley E. Wright, R.D.

Avon, Massachusetts

Copyright 2008 by F+W Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.
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ISBN 10: 1-59869-682-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-59869-682-0

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Dedication

To all local community farmers who strive to grow quality organic food, keeping in balance with nature and with a deep respect for the earth. It is your efforts that will preserve our health and the future of our planet.

Acknowledgments

A big thank-you goes to my agent, Jacky Sach, for her support and consideration in guiding me to write this book.

To my Body Rejuvenation Cleanse teachers, Denise Kay, Susan Jalbert, Salina Hornak, Lois Burmester, Yvonne Douglas, and Alice Smith, for your delicious recipe inspirations and ideas.

Also, my thanks to Kerry Smith and Brielle Matson for all your help.

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Top Ten Reasons for Eating Superfoods

1. Each Superfood listed contributes significant vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support the proper functions of your body.

2. Numerous international scientific studies confirm that Superfoods should be a part of your diet on a daily and weekly basis.

3. The vitamins and minerals contained in Superfoods are more easily absorbed and assimilated by the body than any supplements.

4. The twenty Superfoods listed are natural, whole foods that have helped huma beings evolve on this planet over thousands and thousands of years.

5. The high amounts of antioxidants in Superfoods protect your body from damage caused by free radicals in the environment.

6. Superfoods can be eaten for everyday nutritional support and they can be used medicinally to help cleanse, heal, and rejuvenate the body.

7. People who eat Superfoods harvested from the sea have been shown to have fewer problems from mineral depletion and tend to live longer, healthier live:

8. The Superfood garlic has been called the natural antibiotic for its powerful antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

9. Superfoods provide the basic, essential carbohydrates, protein, and quality fats needed in your daily diet.

10. All the Superfoods have been recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for achieving and maintaining optimal health.

Introduction

IF ALL THE scientific, nutritional, and medical reports are to be believed, the health of America is in serious jeopardy. No doubt you've read about the high rates of obesity, heart disease, and cancer affecting not only adults, but young children and teenagers as well. There is no longer any doubt that what you eat affects the state of your health. The difficult part is taking those first few steps toward doing something about it. Most people want to do better for themselves and their family, but feel trapped in an endless loop of cravings, weight gain, and depression. Perhaps you've lost a few pounds trying the latest fad diet, only to regain twice as much as you lost, leaving you feeling frustrated and defeated.