Tells how to develop one's instinct for nutrition, argues that the body knows which foods it needs to become healthy, and discusses the way a proper diet can help prevent disease.

Chronic exhaustion is one of the most common complaints medical doctors and therapists hear from their patients. This book combines accessible nutritional guidelines, menu plans, healthful exercises, and breathing exercises to combat this nationwide problem.

Using a question and answer format, nutrition information is detailed with particular accent on what's wrong with the American diet. Americans are throwing away millions of dollars every year for vitamin pills and nutritional supplements that they can get for nothing in theform of breakfast, lunch, and supper. The ideal diet is one composed of natural wholesome foods. Food processors and government agencies are responsible for the extensive use ofchemicals in our food supply.

Because nutritional recommendations can help everyone remain healthy, the International Diabetes Center offers the general public this book on nutrition. Aside from the specific guidelines for diabetics, the general guidelines presented are applicable to everyone. Sensible recommendations for weight control are emphasized as a secondary reason for writing this book since obesity is strongly associated with diabetes. Shopping/cooking tips for foods from the food groups, weight control measures, making healthy food choices toward avoiding specific diseases, alcohol, caffeine, salt, vitamin/mineral supplements, and nutrition for the athlete comprise some of the topics addressed. Several tables, a nutrition reference section, and a bibliography are included.