Best Healthy Books

A friend recommended this book to me after her personal battle with breast cancer four years ago. Although Anticancer: A New Way of Life ($18) is geared toward helping people with the disease, anyone wanting to live a healthier life can benefit from reading this powerful book. David Servan-Schreiber, a doctor, scientist, and brain cancer patient, spent months researching scientific data on natural defenses against cancer. He discovered how our traditional Western diet increases our risk for diseases, and he maps out a healthier diet that avoids meat, processed foods, and sugar. I'm happy to say that today my friend is cancer-free — she can't help but believe it has something to do with her dietary changes

— Jenny Sugar, associate editor