diet

Anteater wakes up very hungry, but he can't remember what anteaters eat! He walks through the jungle asking the other animals--a sloth, cheetah, alligator, and snake--but to no avail, until he comes to a hill of ants and has an enlightening discovery.

Start your morning with toast. Pair your lunch with some fruits and veggies. Develop healthy eating habits and learn how to incorporate them to your every day life. Approachable text paired with engaging photos help you learn all about building healthy habits and eating well.

"[This book] will teach you how your body works, what nutrients matter and which don't, and how to eat healthy foods while avoiding the wrong ones. You'll discover how to enjoy eating tasty meals and snacks without having to worry about packing on the pounds, and learn how to tell the difference between an effective diet plan and one that causes temporary weight loss yet long-term weight gain. In short, you'll learn how to make your life as happy, healthy, and energetic as it is meant to be by giving your body what it needs to help you reach your full potential"--Back cover.

"[Discover] the rich flavors, textures, colors, cultural significance, and health benefits of eating real food and how fun it is to prepare, eat, and share food made from scratch with friends and family . . . Making the switch from a standard American diet (SAD) isn't easy. We don't live in a time when people have hours to spend making everything from scratch. Sometimes limited money, time, or access push people toward less-healthy options. However, the simple truth is that people can develop skills that make a whole food lifestyle"--Publisher.

It's important for us to eat food that nourishes us and helps our bodies grow and stay healthy. How does food do this? Readers are introduced to the concept of nutrition in an accessible way as they explore the clear and concise main text and delightful illustrations. Fun facts about food are presented using age-appropriate language, and readers find relatable situations that highlight healthy choices regarding food. It's not always easy to convince children to eat their fruits and vegetables, but this reading experience empowers early learners to appreciate what they're eating.

Discusses why fast food is not good for human health.

"This book will introduce you to many different kinds of things you can do to increase your physical activity. It also has advice about safe exercising, stress management, and how to adjust your diet to improve your physical performance"--Back cover.

When teens get inspired to improve their health by eating more nutritiously, they may want their families to join in. But how can they motivate their parents and siblings to give up highly processed and junk foods? This book will help teens talk to their families about the psychological and physical health benefits of eating meals together. They can explain the value of a plant-based diet (even for meat eaters), the science behind Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate, and the five best diets for families (as rated by nutritionists and dietitians). The book provides suggestions for healthy snacks, planning and cooking meals, losing weight the healthy way, dealing with picky eaters, grocery shopping and cooking when teens go away to college, and accommodating a family member who has a special diet, such as a vegan sister or a parent with high blood pressure. Family dinners should be a celebration-enjoyable for everyone, with lively conversations and belly laughs. This book offers a selection of fun games and open-ended questions to draw people out, plus ways for families to explore their heritage or even other cultures with special ethnic dinners. It's time for families to create new traditions with memories that will last a lifetime.

Italian food is popular all over the world. Readers are able to try making their own versions of famous Italian dishes--from savory sauces to delicious desserts--with the help of this unique guide to Italian cooking. Clear, concise steps break down each recipe into manageable components, and helpful tips and safety information are also included for readers at a variety of levels of culinary competency. In addition, readers are given a comprehensive look at the connection between Italian cooking and culture through informative main text, fact boxes, vivid photographs, and maps.

Readers explore the cultures of India through its food in this creative collection of accessible recipes. From spice blends and curries to sweet treats, each recipe is broken down into simple, clear steps that often feature photographs to help readers visualize the cooking process. However, readers learn far more than just how to make traditional Indian dishes. They discover the importance of food as part of Indian daily life and special celebrations. This insightful cultural context is presented through main text and fact boxes that are paired with colorful photographs and helpful maps.