nutrition

Due to economic factors, larger portion sizes in restaurants, and sedentary lifestyles caused by an increase in our use of technology, obesity rates have risen steadily in the last decade. This, in turn, has created a multimillion-dollar diet industry that often preys on peoples desire to lose weight quickly and easily. Through full-color photographs and engaging sidebars, readers will learn about the complex causes of obesity, as well as ways to live a healthier lifestyle. What can be done to reverse this trend? Discussion questions such as this one are waiting for readers to debate.

"Brian Kateman coined the term 'Reducetarian'--a person who is deliberately reducing his or her consumption of meat--and a global movement was born. In this book, Kateman, the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, presents more than 70 original essays from influential thinkers on how the simple act of cutting 10% or more of the meat from one's diet can [potentially] transform the life of the reader, animals, and the planet"--Provided by publisher.

"With a focus on building health and nutrition literacy, this ... title gives readers the tools they need to make healthy food choices... Topics include whole foods, processed foods, and reading food labels"--Provided by publisher.

Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about nutrition.

Learn how to eat smart by reading nutrition labels.

"... health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity-- and human health threat-uncovering the ways we can make America's favorite meat safer again"--Amazon.

Four vignettes that teach the importance of eating a healthy breakfast.

"There's new thinking about nutrition and how we should organize our diet if we want to stay healthy. Learn just what an optimal, "Balanced" diet is, and why it's never been more true that "you are what you eat."--back cover.

A comprehensive nutrition reference guide that identifies the healthiest foods, offers practical tips on how to choose, use, and prepare them, and examines the latest research findings and recommendations about the health benefits of the foods.

A collection of more than 100 recipes to satisfy common cravings with a focus on how to transform your lifestyle by learning from your cravings and using mood-boosting ingredients every day.