While you’ve probably heard about the popular trends of detoxing and cleansing, you may not have heard about the importance of checking the pH levels in your body. And while you may know that sugar is “bad for you,” you may not know that it can be directly linked to chronic illness. Mindful Eating is more than just another diet book. In this easy-to-read guide to nutrition, you can actually learn the basic science of what food does to and for your body. It’s like going back to health class, and it all makes life-changing sense! Food isn’t just for nourishment. Eating the right food can actually help heal your body. Discover the health benefits of different types of food—from spices, herbs, and teas to fruits, grains, and vegetables—and learn how incorporating them into your lifestyle can increase your energy and decrease your need for medication. In addition to educating you on the essentials of nutrition, this book also includes a five-week meal plan, complete with recipes and shopping lists, which you can use at the turn of each season. Start eating toward a healthier and happier you today! Karen Mayo is an integrative nutrition health and wellness coach who has guided numerous people to losing inches, pounds, and medications through better eating habits. A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, she works with corporate executive clients and also serves as a healthy eating specialist for her one-on-one clients. karenmayo.net Her widely varied career includes working as a bartender, sous chef, model, actress, licensed real estate agent, home mortgage banker, and executive recruiter. Currently, Mayo lives in Cortlandt Manor, New York.