My interest was piqued with the word Superfoods, what are they, where can I find them, and what would they do for me? All of these questions and more were answered in a precise and simple way. Part reference book, part cookbook. Very enjoyable and informative.

I really wanted to love this book - as a healthy eater and a regular follower of a plant-based diet, I am super aware of how food impacts brain and body health. This book, however, did little to inform or entertain me. It was more of a memoir of food than a guide of unique superfoods. The recipes were limited and the book lacked unique information.

There was an unfortunate lack of pictures. I don't know if it was because this was an ARC but many of our patrons will scoff at a resource like this if it doesn't contain any visual photographs. That said, I found the information to be thoroughly researched, though I personally would have liked to see nutritional information included as well.

This book is jammed packed full of amazing information. I can't wait to put everything I learned into play in my day-to-day diet!

These are the superfoods that the author suggests will transform your body and your mental health. They include: vegetables, dairy, fish, poultry, seeds, super-fruits, nuts, ancient grains, and super-grains. These foods can lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
The author discusses the history of superfoods, stating that from the beginning of time until the 20th century, when processed foods such as tv dinners, sugary cereal, and a variety of other foods were invented, people ate superfoods because food was grown locally and people ate fresh grown food.
You will discover why apples should be included in your daily diet - they taste good, they contain dietary fiber, and they may even be helpful in lowering levels of the “bad” blood cholesterol called low-density lipoprotein (LDL)! You are given a recipe for a Heart-Healthy cina - apple smoothie that contains water, whey protein, flaxseed, apples and cinnamon.
Cheese is even touted as a superfood if it is consumed in moderation as it contains an abundant supply of calcium and probiotics! You are then treated to a super healing tomato and mozzarella salad with tomatoes, lettuce, avocados and mozzarella cheese.
You will enjoy discovering the superfoods that can make you healthy and strong, and help you live longer and age gracefully!

Thank you Kensington Books and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

Over the years I have picked up many books on healthy eating so I was enticed to this book to teach me new healthful facts and ways to improve our diet.

This book would suit a reader who is looking for a information on different foods how they can play a role in our diet.

I was hoping for a book with glossy, bright photographs of food, new or updated facts on the most relevant superfoods and how they can be used to heal. I was disappointed as this book did not do this. There were no photographs of the super foods, there were recipes and a few diagrams but the majority of the book was bogged down in written text.

The author is a health food writer rather than a medical professional, which for me was a detractor given the book was so heavily based on health, healing and nutrition. Unfortunately I did not complete this book as it offered nothing new or enticing in the pages that I read.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book in return for my honest opinion.

Book includes over 50 recipes. Overview of foods that will help improve immune system and health. I feel the book is good for someone trying to discover what foods to concentrate to improve health.

The Healing Powers of Superfoods is more of a reference book than a cookbook although you will find quite a few recipes to indulge yourself in during each chapter and a whole chapter of recipes before the end of the book.

Cal Orey takes you through each superfood per chapter and she dives right into each nutrient, history etc of that certain superfood and before the chapter ends she gives you a recipe or two.

You will also find chapters for shelving life of foods, five-day menu plan, and much more. If you are looking for a book to help you figure out what superfood is best for you, this book will do the trick.


There has been new progress with superfoods over the past couple of years and I believe Cal Orey gives you an updated superfood reference book.

There is no official list of superfoods, and this book includes some that might surprise you -- potatoes and pizza, for example. For each superfood, there's a chapter with information about its nutritional value and ideas for getting more of it into your diet.

There are some recipes, but don't think of this as a cookbook. It's more about encouraging healthy eating.