An authoritative, fully illustrated guide to the essential ingredients for good health, with practical advice on choosing, preparing and cooking wholefoods. Over 100 appetizing vegetarian recipes, from breakfasts and brunches to main meals, side dishes and salads, as well as desserts, breads and other baked dishes. Down-to-earth advice about what to eat and how to achieve the correct balance of foods recommended by nutrition experts. Includes essential facts about the powers of health-giving foods and their traditional healing uses. Every recipe is photographed in color -- each with illustrated, step-by-step instructions and useful information on health benefits. Book jacket.