We are a society that is accustomed to eating whatever we want whenever we want it.
But for centuries cultures throughout the world have known that eating and living in
harmony with the seasons can have a huge impact on health. In Healing Secrets of the
Seasons: Recipes and Remedies that Soothe, De-stress, and Energize Throughout the Year,
culinary and health expert and coauthor of Healing Foods Judith Benn Hurley takes
this ancient seasonal wisdom and tells readers how to apply it to their daily lives. The
book is divided into four chapters, one for each season. Each chapter includes beneficial
activities, herbal remedies, and healing practices to promote seasonal well-being. Plus,
Hurley details the best foods for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Quick cooking tips and
seasonal menu suggestions are included along with more than 250 easy and delicious
vegetarian recipes. Additional chapters reveal the best ways to stay healthy during the
transitions between seasons, a time when the body is particularly vulnerable to disease. Healing
Secrets of the Seasons will give your taste buds and psyche a new perspective on the
seasons and will help you stay balanced and healthy all year long. --Ellen Albertson
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