The amazing strength and vitality of the Aztecs, the remarkable health and stamina of the ancient inhabitants of China, and the almost complete lack of heart disease among Mediterranean peoples—all can be attributed to diet. Exploring the diets of ancient peoples the world over,Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients shows you how to restore the natural healing power to the food you eat and delight in culinary diversity. Here are the foods and flavors of Central, South, and North America; the Mediterranean and the Middle East; Scotland and Scandinavia; eastern Europe and Russia; central, eastern, and Southeast Asia; Equatorial Africa—all represented in wonderful new recipes created by some of the world's outstanding chefs. Ranging from Scottish Orange Honey Marmalade to Egyptian Bread, recipes include: • Sautéed Cactus Paddles with Chile and Lime • Winter Squash with Warm Honey Yogurt Cranberry Sauce • Tunisian Vegetable Couscous • Beets and Greens with Garlic Yogurt Sauce • Dandelion Greens with Avocados Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients is an invaluable and colorful addition to any kitchen where cooking is an art and eating well, staying healthy, and living a long and productive life are primary concerns. About the Authors Gene Spiller,Ph.D., is director of the Health Research and Studies Center and consultant to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention. Rowena M. Hubbard is president of Food Resources in Sacramento, California, where she operates a test kitchen.

Nutrition Secrets of the Ancient: Foods and Recipes for Optimum Health in the New Millennium

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Spiller, Gene

Hubbard, Rowena

Alternative Medicine

Prima Lifestyles

Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients: Foods and Recipes for Optimum Health in the New Millennium

The remarkably low incidences of heart disease found among the people of the Mediterranean are a modern example of the many amazing Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients. Others abound in these pages, which combine historical research with modern dietary and culinary expertise. Celebrated chefs—including Deborah Madison (The Greens Cookbook), Claudia Roden (A Book of Middle Eastern Food and Green Foods of Italy), and Aglaia Kremezi (The Foods of Greece)—have prepared more than 150 surprising, delightful, and thoroughly modern recipes from those ancient secrets, including: • Sautéed Cactus Paddles with Chile and Lime • Winter Squash with Warm Hone Cranberry Sauce • Tunisian Vegetable Couscous • Wild Mushroom Barley Soup with Horseradish • Dandelion Greens with Avocados • Anasazi Beans with Tomatoes and Serrano Chiles About the Authors Gene Spiller Ph.D., received his doctorate in nutrition at the University of California, Berkeley. He has conducted groundbreaking research into the roles of fiber and other nutrients in health. Rowena M. Hubbard, a registered dietitian, has contributed to several cookbooks and written and edited food and nutrition coverage for publications including the Los Angeles Times.

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking by Ingredient

The remarkably low incidences of heart disease found among the people of the Mediterranean are a modern example of the many amazing Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients. Others abound in these pages, which combine historical research with modern dietary and culinary expertise. Celebrated chefs—including Deborah Madison (The Greens Cookbook), Claudia Roden (A Book of Middle Eastern Food and Green Foods of Italy), and Aglaia Kremezi (The Foods of Greece)—have prepared more than 150 surprising, delightful, and thoroughly modern recipes from those ancient secrets, including:• Sautéed Cactus Paddles with Chile and Lime• Winter Squash with Warm Hone Cranberry Sauce• Tunisian Vegetable Couscous• Wild Mushroom Barley Soup with Horseradish• Dandelion Greens with Avocados• Anasazi Beans with Tomatoes and Serrano ChilesAbout the AuthorsGene Spiller Ph.D., received his doctorate in nutrition at the University of California, Berkeley. He has conducted groundbreaking research into the roles of fiber and other nutrients in health.Rowena M. Hubbard, a registered dietitian, has contributed to several cookbooks and written and edited food and nutrition coverage for publications including the Los Angeles Times.

Spiller, Gene A.

Diane Pub Co.

The amazing strength and vitality of the Aztecs, the remarkable health and stamina of the ancient inhabitants of China, and the almost complete lack of heart disease among Mediterranean peoples-all can be attributed to diet. Exploring the diets of ancient cultures the world over, The Power of Ancient Foods shows you how to restore natural healing power to the food you eat while you delight in delicious diversity.

The Power of Ancient Foods

Spiller PH D D SC Facn, Gene

Special Diet

Book Publishing Company (TN)

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