Book excerpt: Based on solid science and research, Diet: A Prescribed Way of Life, by author Barbara Rubin, builds a cohesive, tested concept for healthy eating that will keep you looking great and give you true vitality and a real appetite for life. Through Rubin’s personal experiences and observations, examples, humorous anecdotes, and practical advice, you’ll discover the power of food as a tool for healing and learn how to translate this power to your plate. She offers clear explanations and full analyses of the issues, which not only focuses on educating but also on ensuring you enjoy the best life possible. She discusses that food isn’t just medicine. It’s the life source, and it’s important to understand every part of the process—from the soil your food is grown in to the way it’s cared for and how it is processed. Diet: A Prescribed Way of Life presents a transformed perspective on food and nutrition, giving you the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices about your diet. It shows how everything is the result of a consciously selected and consistently practiced lifestyle—the best way to keep your body working as it should.