Encyclopedia of Foods

An up-to-date and broad encyclopedia that details the most current research on the science of foods, nutrition, and diet. This three-volume work with over 1,264 pages explains the power of nutrition and diet therapy with nearly 700 foods from the five continents and 300 recipes that apply the science of nutrition in the kitchen. Dr. Pamplona-Roger, a physician specializing in general surgery and the digestive tract and a specialist in health education and a highly-experienced author, details the advantages and disadvantages of all types of foods, providing an in-depth analysis of the composition and preventive and curative value of foods and recipes.