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Low Protein Cookery for Phenylketonuria(more) »rank: 53604by: Virginia E. Schuett
Our review: : Much more than a cookbook, Low Protein Cookery for Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a practical and easy-to-use guide for those who must maintain a protein-restricted diet for treatment of PKU or similar inherited diseases of protein metabolism. It contains hundreds of helpful suggestions for managing the diet. This third edition of Low Protein Cookery for PKU appears exactly twenty years after the original 1977 publication and includes the 450-plus recipes and the hints from the 1988 second edition that have been used and enjoyed by families for nearly a decade. The major new feature of the third edition is entirely new nutrient calculations. The ... Detail |
Eating Out Food Counter(more) »rank: 106615by: Annette B. Natow
Our review: :From breakfast to dinner to late-night snacks, enjoy the fun, convenience and variety of eating away from home with this essential and up-to-date guide. Detail |
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The Diet Detective's Count Down: 7500 of Your Favorite Food Counts with Their Exercise Equivalents for Walking, Running, Biking, Swimming, Yoga, and Dance(more) »rank: 468859by: Charles Stuart Platkin
Our review: :THE COST OF A CALORIE REVEALED - CALORIE SHOPPING with EXERCISE EQUIVALENTS -The Diet Detective's Count Down Offers Readers Calories, Carbs, Fat and the Exercise Equivalents For More For Than 7,500 Foods(Walk, Run, Swim, Bike, Yoga, and Dance). Ever find yourself debating whether or not to buy just one bag of chips? Or grab a little candy bar for the road? Consider this: what if the nutritional labels on your favorite foods spelled out exactly what you'd have to do to burn those calories? Well, nutrition and public health advocate, Charles Stuart Platkin's new book, THE DIET DETECTIVE'S COUNT DOWN, is the ... Detail |
Food Energetics: The Spiritual, Emotional, and Nutritional Power of What We Eat(more) »rank: 237559by: Steve Gagné
Our review: :Explains how food imparts a living wisdom that is separate from the science of nutrient values• Offers an approach to diet from the perspective of ancient peoples, who understood how the energetic qualities of food affect both physical and spiritual health• Includes a comprehensive catalog of the energetic properties of myriad foods--from chicken, beef, and potatoes to garlic, avocados, zucchini, and grapefruitFood is more than simply fuel. It imparts a living wisdom that is beyond the science and mechanics of calories, grams, and nutrient values. Ancient peoples, through their relationships with the plants and animals providing their food, understood that their food ... Detail |
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The Complete Up-to-Date Fat Book(more) »rank: 259133by: Karen J. Bellerson
Our review: :With more than 2.5 million copies sold, The Complete & Up-to-Date Fat Book is the most comprehensive resource of its kind. An invaluable tool for any health-conscious consumer, this revised edition of The Complete & Up-to-Date Fat Book lists fat and calorie information for more than 30,000 foods, including the percentage of calories derived from fat. This comprehensive guide helps you make healthier meal choices by listing the fat content of favorite foods you find at the grocery store-health foods, frozen entrees, prepared mixes, and kosher foods-as well as of meals at all the most popular fast-food restaurants. The introduction outlines strategies ... Detail |
The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter(more) »rank: 757419by: Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin
Our review: :You don't have to be an elite athlete to eat like one -- their peak performance secret is carbohydrates, the pure energy source that keeps active people goingstrong. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, discover the surprising benefits of carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar -- and boost your energy for everyday living with this powerful trio.Bestselling authors and nutrition experts Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin shatter the myths surrounding:CARBOHYDRATES -- Learn why they are essential for weight maintenance and good health -- and which foods provide the best fuel for fast-paced living.FIBER -- Raise your daily intake with this essential guide; fiber may ... Detail |
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The Carbohydrate Addict's No Cravings Cookbook(more) »rank: 262922by: Dr. Richard F. Heller, Dr. Rachael F. Heller
Our review: :You don't have to be an elite athlete to eat like one -- their peak performance secret is carbohydrates, the pure energy source that keeps active people goingstrong. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, discover the surprising benefits of carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar -- and boost your energy for everyday living with this powerful trio.Bestselling authors and nutrition experts Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin shatter the myths surrounding:CARBOHYDRATES -- Learn why they are essential for weight maintenance and good health -- and which foods provide the best fuel for fast-paced living.FIBER -- Raise your daily intake with this essential guide; fiber may ... Detail |
In Bad Taste: The MSG Syndrome (Signet)(more) »rank: 155805by: George R. Schwartz
Our review: :A universally used flavor enhancer, monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be found in many foods. But its adverse effects are undeniable and often severe. Now, this comprehensive, first-of-its kind study dares to explore the dangers of this potentially harmful substance and shows how to recognize the symptoms of MSG sensitivity. HC: Health Press. Detail |
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The Calorie Counter: 4th Edition(more) »rank: 365103by: Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin
Our review: :DIET TRENDS MAY COME AND GO, BUT ONE THING IS CERTAIN -- CALORIES COUNT!Wherever you turn, people are talking about calories. Eat too many and you gain weight. Eat fewer and you lose it. Move your body and you burn calories faster and lose weight quicker.The Calorie Counter, 4th Edition, is the most comprehensive calorie counter in the marketplace:Calorie counts for more than 20,000 foods -- more than 50% of the food counts new or revisedExpanded categories with new and revised generic foodsMore than 600 take-out foods97 regional and national restaurant chains listed with more than 5,000 menu choicesIntroductory text expanded, revised, ... Detail |
The Culprit and The Cure: Why lifestyle is the culprit behind America's poor health(more) »rank: 131665by: Steven Aldana
Our review: :'The Culprit and the Cure is a clear beacon of simple and understandable truth in a sea of commercially motivated hype,' said Troy B. Adams, Ph.D. FAWHP at Arizona State University. 'Finally a book that gets to the heart of good health in a light-hearted but scientifically supported way. Every individual with children, employees or patients should read and distribute this book.' Everyone seems to know that exercise and a healthy diet make a difference in preventing chronic diseases, but knowing and doing often don't go together. How can the average person get the information they need to make effective lifestyle changes ... Detail |