In each page, readers will be traveling back in time and visit different places around the world. They will be exploring the South Pacific Islands with Captain Cook; experiencing the” March to the Sea” with General Sherman; learn about how ancient Roman women hanging cucumbers around their waist to get pregnant; witness the efforts of Henry Ford in making a car purely from soybeans and many other historical events.
But not all is about entertainment. At the end of each chapter, the narrative converges into the main goal of the book: the value of vegetables as anticancer agents. Many epidemiological studies had consistently shown that people with a diet high in vegetables have a lesser incidence of cancer. Vegetables Against Cancer examined the data behind those claims. Without biases, additions or modifications, the information generated by reviewing over 200 scientific publications is presented to the readers in a format that allows them to reach their own conclusions.
Even when the book is easy to read, also includes a glossary of terms for further assistance.
For those who appreciate good food, each section includes a delicious recipe inspired by the history of the vegetable discussed.
Communities around the world honor their produce in a variety of ways, Vegetables Against Cancer has a dedicated chapter listing the more important festivals celebrating each vegetable. The chapter is organized in tours around each continent, with detailed information about dates and specific locations of the event.
Another section in the book gives information about visiting museums, exhibits and historical places included in the narrative.
A final chapter reviews the value of growing your own vegetables and the controversies around organic farming.
Knowledge empowers people to make the right choices. There is no doubt that after reading this book, everyone will be motivated to eat more vegetables…and with a good reason.