It sounds almost too good to be true, yet it's scientific fact: you can protect yourself against cancer, heart disease, and diabetes--or stop them in their tracks--by eating the right foods. Now everything you need to know about how to eat to live and stay well is here, in "Permanent Remissions."What's the secret to life-extending nutrition? Phytonutrients. These potent disease-fighting compounds, found in vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other foods, play a key role in combating our country's biggest killers. You'll learn how to use familiar foods such as tomato sauce, garlic, oatmeal, and grapefruit to stay well, and how to incorporate the latest "designer" food products into your eating plan. "Permanent Remissions" shows you how phytonutrients can: Arrest the development of cancer cells Block testosterone and estrogen from promoting cancer cell growth Prevent tumors from spreading by choking off their blood supply Detoxify environmental carcinogens Reverse coronary artery disease Reduce or eliminate the need for insulin injections for type 11 (adult-onset) diabetes Boost the effectiveness of conventional cancer treatments and