To keep the immune system in peak condition, optimum nutrition is essential. But with all the foods out there-from prepackaged to organic-it's nearly impossible to tell the best sources of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients we need to stay disease-free, youthful, and energized. Which foods are the true superstars? That's where Frances Goulart, clinical nutritionist and author of the popular Super Healing Foods, comes in.

In Super Immunity Foods, Frances provides a blueprint to the 25 foods-foods like carrots, spinach, broccoli, olive oil, and potatoes-that strengthen the body's six immune centers and help heal and reverse the most common ailments. With 150 recipes and 50 menu plans to better incorporate these immune-boosting foods every day, Super Immunity Foods is a comprehensive program to achieving optimal health and immunity:

• Part 1: Immunity Boosters explains the six immune centers-cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, nervous, respiratory, and musculoskeletal-and the top 25 immunity-boosting foods
• Part 2: Immunity Busters explains what to eat to help, heal, and even reverse the 20 most common conditions that compromise immunity
• Part 3: The Super Immunity Kitchen helps readers put it all together with 150 recipes and 50 meal plans for top immunity
• Part 4: Super Immunity Beyond the Plate goes even further to discuss supplements and lifestyle choices that can further boost immunity

Frances Sheridan Goulart, CCN, is a certified clinical nutritionist, yoga instructor, and author of 16 books on health, nutrition, cooking, and wellness. She cofounded Potsanjammer, one of the first natural foods cooking schools in the country.