In You Are What You Eat alternative medicine experts Dr Nic Rowley and Kirsten Hartvig ND provide an accessible and authoritative look at naturopathic medicine, a partnership between the healing power of nature and the self-healing ability of the body. First expounded by Hippocrates, the basic principle of naturopathy is that good food is the basis of good health. The book includes - An explanation of how to balance one's diet, including clear tables to help you to design your own diet plan, tailored to your particular needs - Advice on how to get all the vitamins and minerals you need without taking supplements - How to prevent common diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis through a naturopathic diet - Diet plans which show that healthy food can be delicious and interesting as well as good for you - Information on the 12 'wonder foods' that you should eat as often as possible