An interesting book as a whole ... Well illustrated with good advice in general! Just a little sore point especially in western naturopaths: vintage! The thought does not necessarily suitable for frail spleen and stomach (TCM), it is better a gentle steam cooking (See Marion Kaplan site and the comments of Professor Joyeux on the raw and the book by Dr. Seignalet) We Westerners need to learn to eat so ... A book that I love and that I recommend is "Dietary Tao" by Philippe Sionneau to read and reread ... And that of Marion Kaplan "conscious Nutrition - The bible of body and mind power" Well, I can not wait to make some revenue Marie Chioca pending seasonal vegetables for some recipes ... Belle Marie continuation