Food Remedies: Facts About Foods And Their Medicinal Uses

"Food Remedies: Facts About Foods And Their Medicinal Uses" by Florence Daniel is an early 20th-century health guide outlining the medicinal benefits of common foods, primarily fruits and vegetables. It reflects a growing interest in nutrition and natural medicine during this era, and suggests that diet adjustments can lead to better health. The book is organized into sections that detail specific foods and their healing powers, and it explains how certain foods can help treat conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and digestive problems. Also included are preparations for remedies like teas, soups, and juices. Daniel stresses the superiority of fresh, unprocessed foods, promoting a fruitarian and vegetarian lifestyle. Also contained are practical tips and recipes for using foods as medicine. Essentially, the book presents a hopeful view on how easy dietary changes can greatly improve one's health.