STEP 5

EAT FRESH, WHOLE FOODS WITH ADEQUATE STARCH AND FIBER.

Whole foods--fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes (beans) nuts and seeds--are the healthiest we can eat. The National Cancer Institute recommends we each "strive for five" servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day to protect against cancer, heart disease and common digestive ailments. Also most fresh produce, legumes and whole grains, with the exception of corn and soy, are still genetically natural.

FRESH, WHOLE FOOD COOKING

Here's a short list of wonderful cookbooks recommended by Mothers & Others.

--The Angelica Home Kitchen: Order directly from Angelica's Kitchen in New York City, call: 212-228-2909

--Chez Panisse Cookbook

--The Whole Food Bible by Chris Kilham

--Whole Food Facts: The Complete Reference Guide by Evelyn Roehl

The Quick and Easy Organic Gourmet by Leslie Cerier, Station Hill Openings, Barrytown, LTD, Barrytown, NY 12507.Please contact the publisher for ordering information