Though we know that vitamins and minerals are essential for maintaining health, in the busy pace of modern life it's easy to neglect our basic nutritional needs. This handy reference explains how daily requirements can be met with natural foods and supplements. A step-by-step guide that covers natural food sources for vitamins and minerals, descriptions of spcific plants and minerals and their use, a cross-referenced A-Z of common ailments, and more. Full-color illustrations throughout.