Author Dr. Tina M. Rattan believes in a holistic approach to maintaining health and in promoting the body's natural healing process through nutritional and healthy food choices, enjoyable exercise, spiritual appreciation, and overall quality and love of life. In Foods at a Glance, she provides quick and easy access to attributes of specific foods, spices, and herbs for individuals to make informed, healthy choices. This guide includes properties or components of these items, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, nutritional information including calories, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, beneficial effects, possible adverse effects, serving size information, and more. A solid reference work for nutritionists, dieticians, health care professionals, and consumers who want precise information about what they are eating, Foods at a Glance enhances a holistic approach to health and healing for those who want to make enlightened decisions.