This book shows why fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, eggs, honey, turkey and salmon are good for you. Some recent research on fibre, folates, omega-3 fats, vitamins and antioxidants are included. There are additional chapters on reducing one's risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, type-2 diabetes and obesity. There are also chapters on vitamin B12 and vitamin D and the special nutritional needs of seniors.