Nutrition For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764540823 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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There's plenty in here that will benefit dieters--a food listed as "fat-free!" for example, can still contain up to half a gram of fat. Read it if you've ever popped a multivitamin and figured it would compensate for not getting your five fruits and veggies. Rinzler then covers food processing, how cooking affects nutrition (yes, cooking in an iron pan will add iron to your food), how to read food labels and choose supplements, and how to cope with food allergies and intolerances. She also lists common food-drug interactions (taking a
A great book for those who wish to create their own diets A Customer This book title may be misleading, as it is not for dummies, it is for those who know little about nutrition but wish to know more It is highly informative, covering all aspects of nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, etc. that are stored in the body as well as those are not. Examples are given for foods that promote good health with plenty of references and studies that back up these claims. The digestive system is explained to give a very good and necessary knowledge of how foods are metabolized in the body. Scientific names are given, always with the layman's term or at least a thorough explanation. Plenty of w. Four Stars Amazon Customer Prizes for a Health Fair. Thank you, Ms. Rinzler! A Customer I got this book as a wedding shower present less than 4 years ago and my copy is already bent back at the spine and dog-eared to beat the band. What this book is is a wonderful, sometimes funny and always informative guide to basic nutrition. Ms. Rinzler explains very complex ideas simply and competently in 'real people' language without pouring 'sugar' on them to make them more palatable - she explains things how they really are, which helps enormously in demystifying natural biological processes and how our body uses and then discards everything we put into it. Two years ago, I (5'6" female) made the scales groan at
In fact, if you’re among the 60% of Americans who are overweight, you probably know that you should forgo the burger, too. “Do you want fries with that?” You probably know the right answer to that question from a nutritional standpoint. You’ll discover how to:Interpret nutritional labels and distinguish “good” fat from “bad”Preserve nutrients when cookingMeet your nutritional needs if you are a vegetarian or a veganEat smart when you’re eating outSelect a weight loss plan that worksWritten by Carol Ann Rinzler, the author of 20 books on food and health, including Nutrition for Dummies and Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, this classic guide has been extensively updated; over 25% of the material is new and covers the latest information on nutrition, including:The lowdown on fat and cholesterolNew infor