Heal Better, Heal Faster by Lynn Slovak

Many of us will have some sort of surgery in our lifetime, so Lynn Slovak’s book, Heal Better, Heal Faster, is a must-have for this situation.

Lynn is a holistic nutritionist and food educator, and after having two major surgeries, she decided to create this book for people recovering from surgery – a physically and emotionally difficult time.

This book is practical and evidence-based, and it gives you information on the best foods to support your recovery. In Heal Better, Heal Faster, Lynn gives you all the information you need about what food to eat to help heal wounds, reduce inflammation, support your immune system, and rebuild strength. She also gives you information about which foods to avoid, as they can slow the healing process.

Taking in all the different body systems, such as the digestive, lymphatic and circulatory systems, Lynn takes you through preparing for surgery, being in hospital and the first steps after waking up and beyond.

There are also easy meal ideas, recipes, and smart kitchen strategies to take the stress out of eating well. What I like about this book is that it gives you the tools to be more in control of your own healing, armed with plenty of practical information for you and your family.

It’s a beautiful hardback book, with an attractive, cheery cover, so it would make a great gift.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Mary Egan Publishing