Peruvian health SECRETS have finally been revealed in "Peruvian Power Foods; 18 Superfoods, 101 Recipes, and Anti-aging Secrets from the Amazon to the Andes. the author of "Eating Free, Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD (along with Jamie Shaw) has returned to his birthplace & culinary roots. Villacorta set out on a cross-country adventure to discover the origins of & best uses for the most incredibly potent foods. Armed with the latest scientific research & a hearty appetite, he traveled from the fertile farmlands of the Andes, where over 3,000 kinds of potatoes & 200 species of corn are grown, to the depths of the Amazonian jungle, where thousands of amazing fruits, nuts & seeds originate. Along the way, he visited open markets, restaurants, humble food stands, & family kitchens, stopping to gather the stories & favorite recipes of local chefs, food bloggers, farmers, fishermen, & abuelitas. In between savoring dishes packed with phenomenal disease-fighting, immunity strengthening ingredients, he took over 2,000 photographs of stunning landscapes & delicious masterpieces. In vibrant color & eye-opening detail, "Peruvian Power Foods" introduces 18 incredible edibles-all native to Peru but now widely available across America-showcased in 101 recipes, ranging from simple smoothies, snacks, & salads to hearty entrees to irresistible desserts, plus coffee drinks & cocktails. My-Oh-My...I haven't been this hungry since yesterday when I was blogging about Chinese food! Get HEALTHY & check out "Peruvian Power Foods" available from HCI Books.

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