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Food is medicine for the body and the soul. Good meals make good friends, and modern research validates the virtues not only of Granny’s chicken soup but also of heart-healthy sulfur compounds in garlic and onions, anticholesterol dietary fiber in grains and beans, bone-building calcium in milk and greens, and mood elevators in coffee, tea, and chocolate.

Of course, foods pose some risks as well: food allergies, food intolerances, food and drug interactions, and the occasional harmful substances, such as the dreaded saturated fats and trans fats (see Chapter 7). In other words, constructing a healthful diet can mean tailoring food choices to your own special body, which is the subject of Part 5.