What are Protective Foods ?

Most foods have "protective" qualities, which safeguard us against a wide range of diseases including stroke, certain cancers, hypertension, scurvy, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.  Diet alone cannot guarantee good health and is not a magical cure-all, but its significance is enormous.   In a nutshell (yes, nuts are excellent), protective foods supply a natural defence against early ill-health and mortality.   But that's not the whole story !   Foods components interact, and the effects of an individual food or nutrient may change according to its combination with others.  The secret lies in a balanced, varied diet.  You'll understand why - and how - when you digest the facts, and test the wonderful recipes in ...