This companion volume to Body on Fire reiterates essential concepts about the nature of inflammation and its relationship to chronic illness, offers insights into why certain foods are health-supporting, and provides a how-to-start manual that features an abundance of easy-to-make recipes. The main goal is to calm inflammation and reduce the risk of illness. While there are multiple steps involved with healing, nutrition should be the first one to turn to. With a renewed focus on sleep, movement, and an unstressed mind, Drs. Aggarwal and Rao provide a drug-free option for regaining health. Guidance, encouragement, and sound advice are offered on everything from the best times to eat and which foods affect sleep, exercise, and outlook to rediscovering the joys of cooking and budget-friendly options. The recipes use minimum amounts of salt and oil, are nutrient-dense as well as universally appealing, and deliver a healthy dose of flavor with each bite.
• Body on Fire sold over 9,000 copies in its first year.
• A plant-based diet is one of the most important tools available to fight inflammation which is the body’s response to injury and illness.
• Drs. Aggarwal and Rao provide effective, drug-free options for treating and preventing chronic illness.
• Provides an action plan for incorporating better food choices and improving one’s lifestyle.
• Features 100 universally appealing whole food recipes.
Monica Aggarwal, MD, is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardi-ology. She is focused on educating people about the importance of plant-based nutrition and its benefits in treating and potentially reversing chronic illness. Jyothi Rao, MD, has worked in clinical practice since 1997. Board certified in internal medicine as well as in anti-aging and regen-erative medicine, she is the medical director of Shakthi Health & Wellness Center in Maryland. Visit drmonicaaggarwal.com and raowellness.com for more information.