Wellness: Nutrition

A Big Fat Crisis: the hidden forces behind the obesity epidemic - and how we can end it by Deborah Cohen

The Big Fat Surprise: why butter, meat, and cheese belong in a healthy diet by Nina Teicholz Investigative journalist Nina Teicholz argues here that everything we thought we knew about dietary fat is wrong. She documents how the low-fat nutrition advice of the past sixty years has amounted to a vast uncontrolled experiment on the entire population, with disastrous consequences for our health. For decades, we have been told that the best possible diet involves cutting back on fat, especially saturated fat, and that if we are not getting healthier or thinner, we are not trying hard enough. But what if the low-fat diet is itself the problem? Based on a nine-year investigation, Teicholz shows how the misinformation about saturated fats took hold in the scientific community and the public imagination, and how recent findings have overturned these beliefs. She explains why the Mediterranean Diet is not the healthiest, and how we might be replacing trans fats with something even worse. She upends the conventional wisdom with the groundbreaking claim that more, not less, dietary fat -- including saturated fat -- is what leads to better health and wellness. Science shows that we have been needlessly avoiding meat, cheese, whole milk, and eggs for decades and that we can now, guilt-free, welcome these delicious foods back into our lives.

The Body Book by Cameron Diaz Throughout her career, Cameron Diaz has been a role model for millions of women. By her own admission, though, this fit, athletic star wasn't always as health-conscious as she is today. Her consumption of bad foods had an effect on her skin and her body. "If you are what you eat," she says, "I was a bean burrito with extra cheese and extra sauce, no onions." Learning about the inseparable link between nutrition and health was just one of the life-changing lessons that sparked Cameron's passion to explore the best ways to care for her body. In The Body Book, she shares the knowledge she's gained both from personal experience and from consulting with health experts. Beginning with nutrition, Cameron explains why instead of fearing hunger, women should embrace their body's instinct for fuel and satisfy it with whole, nutrient-dense foods. Cameron also explains the essential role of consistent physical activity. Many women think about exercise in terms of pounds lost or muscle tone gained, but don't realize that working up a sweat is also essential for improving mood, boosting energy levels, and preventing disease. Cameron offers tips for choosing the right exercise program and shares her own workout strategies for looking and feeling your best. Creating a healthy, beautiful body begins with learning the facts and turning knowledge into action. In The Body Book, women will find the tools they need to build a healthier body now--so they can live joyfully in it for years to come.

Born with a Junk Food Deficiency: how flaks, quacks, and hacks pimp the public health by Martha Rosenberg This hard-hitting expose; blows the lid off of everything you thought you knew about Big Pharma and Big Food. What goes on behind the scenes in these industries is more suspicious, more devious, more disreputable than you could have ever imagined. Rosenberg's message is clear: the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries are tainting public health through marketing disguised as medical education and research, aggressive lobbying, and high-level conflicts of interest. If you're concerned about the safety of the drugs you take and the food you eat, you owe it to yourself to read this important book. Having gained the trust of more than twenty doctors, researchers, and experts who were willing to come forward and finally tell all, reporter and editorial cartoonist Rosenberg presents us with her shocking findings. Explosive material from whistle-blowers, scientists, unsealed lawsuits, and Big Pharma's and Big Food's own marketers exposes how these industries put profits before public safety and how the government puts the interests of business before the welfare of consumers, creating a double whammy that "pimps" the public health. What Rosenberg reveals about government complicity, regulatory food- and drug-safety lapses, and legislative injustices will both shock and appall.

The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these and other critical society-wide, health-related problems. With a combination of science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifies the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and weight loss; and provides the perspective necessary to make informed decisions about sugar as individuals and as a society.

Craveable Keto by Kyndra Holley A collection of recipes for healthy, low-carbohydrate versions of favorite dishes from the popular food blogger, including such options as lemon ricotta pancakes, chicken Cordon Bleu pizza, lasagna zucchini roll-ups, and Asian chicken salad.

Eat Complete by Drew Ramsey From leading psychiatrist and author of Fifty Shades of Kale comes a collection of 100 simple, delicious, and affordable recipes to help you get the core nutrients your brain and body need to stay happy and health.

Food Forensics by Mike Adams What's really in your food? Award-winning investigative journalist and clean food activist Mike Adams, the "Health Ranger," is founder and editor of NaturalNews.com, one of the top health news websites in the world, reaching millions of readers each month. Now, in Food Forensics , Adams meticulously tests groceries, fast foods, dietary supplements, spices, and protein powders for heavy metals and toxic elements that could be jeopardizing your health. To conduct this extensive research, Adams built a state-of-the-art laboratory with cutting-edge scientific instruments. Publishing results of metal concentrations for more than 800 different foods, Food Forensics is doing the job the FDA refuses to do: testing off-the-shelf foods and sharing the findings so the public can make informed decisions about what they consume or avoid. In Food Forensics , you'll discover little-known truths about other toxic food ingredients such as polysorbate 80, MSG, sodium nitrite, pesticides, and weed killers such as glyphosate. Adams reveals stunning, never-before-reported details of heavy metals found in recycled human waste used on crops and in parks, and he explains how industrial pollution causes mercury, lead, and cadmium to end up in your favorite protein powders. This book will forever change your view of food safety, regulation, and manufacturing. When you know what's really in your food, you can start making changes to protect yourself against serious diseases like cancer, all while maximizing your natural immune defenses against infection and disease.

Food Rules by Michael Pollan Eating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rule s brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with clarity, concision, and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan's trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely, one per page, accompanied by a concise explanation. It's an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is the perfect guide for anyone who ever wondered, "What should I eat?"

How Not to Die by Michael Greger; Gene Stone From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer. History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives"-- Provided by publisher. "From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death. The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America -- heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more -- and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer. History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen -- a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day"

Hungry for Change: ditch the diets, conquer the cravings, and eat your way to lifelong health by James Colquhoun; Laurentine ten Bosch; Mark Hyman Nutritional consultants and documentary filmmakers James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch have teamed up with the world's leading experts in nutrition and natural medicine to create Hungry for Change--a groundbreaking documentary film and a practical, prescriptive companion volume to help you transform your eating habits and change your life. A "How-to Guide for Breaking Free from the Diet Trap," Hungry for Change is based on the indisputable premise that "Food Matters," as it exposes the truth about the diet industries and the dangers of food addictions, and enables you to take charge of your health and strengthen your mind and body.

IOC Medical Commission Publication, Sports Nutrition by Ronald J. Maughan (Editor) It is well understood that proper nutrition has a significant impact on sports performance. All of the essential nutrients must be supplied in the right amounts and at the right times for an athlete to achieve optimal health and performance. In addition, when devising eating strategies that will help athletes meet their goals, sports nutritionists must take account of personal preferences, social and cultural issues, and a whole range of other factors. This latest volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published by Wiley in partnership with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, Sports Nutrition covers this dynamic field in unparalleled depth and breadth, from the scientific underpinnings of nutritional science to the development of practical nutritional programs for athletes in a range of sports. Written and edited by the world's leading authorities on nutrition in sports, this timely new reference: Provides comprehensive coverage of nutrition for both individual and team sports Presents current knowledge of macronutrients, micronutrients, and dietary supplements for the athlete, outlining both benefits and risks Offers clear guidance on the unique nutritional needs of special populations of athletes, such as vegetarian athletes, young athletes and aging athletes Includes chapters on the clinical nutritional needs of diabetic athletes and athletes with weight management issues Carries the full endorsement of the IOC Medical Commission

Is the Western Diet Making the World Sick? by Susan C. Hunnicutt (Editor) With globalization, the Western diet, and particularly the American diet, is rapidly overtaking local diets around the world. Due to a reliance on sugars and fats, this diet has created major health problems for previously healthy populations. Diabetes, obesity, and heart disease are just a few directly-related maladies. This anthology looks at the key facts and ideas underpinning this phenomenon. Experts weigh in on the effects and consequences of the Western diet.

Nutrition at a Glance by Sangita Sharma; Tony Sheehy (Editor); Fariba Kolahdooz (Editor); Mary Barasi Nutrition at a Glance introduces key nutrition facts, such as the role of key nutrients in maintaining health, and addresses the concepts of nutrient metabolism, nutritional intake and what makes an adequate diet. It covers food safety, allergy and intolerance, GM foods, diet-related diseases and nutrigenomics.

Nutrition Facts by Michelle Anderson; Karen Frazier Good nutrition is the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Hundreds of everyday food choices determine your well-being: how you feel now, and in the future. Nutrition Facts exposes the whole truth about food, offering an unparalleled collection of facts, figures and data. No deceptive promises, no snake oils, no false advertising: just nutrition facts. Nutrition Facts is the most fact-checked book about nutrition. In it, you'll find all you need to know about: the link between nutrition and health; how the body processes food; the truth about diets and nutrition regimes; the value of nutrients; building healthy eating habits; and how to use nutrition to curtail ailments and allergies.

Nutrition for Sports and Exercise by Lori A. Smolin; Mary B. Grosvenor The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Second Edition introduces readers to the science of nutrition for athletes and sports buffs. The book explores the dangers that athletes may face when they neglect their nutritional needs and provides valuable information about how athletes can best achieve optimal nutrition.

Proteinaholic by Garth Davis; Howard Jacobson An acclaimed surgeon specializing in weight loss delivers a paradigm-shifting examination of the diet and health industry's focus on protein, explaining why it is detrimental to our health, and can prevent us from losing weight. Whether you are seeing a doctor, nutritionist, or a trainer, all of them advise to eat more protein. Foods, drinks, and supplements are loaded with extra protein. Many people use protein for weight control, to gain or lose pounds, while others believe it gives them more energy and is essential for a longer, healthier life. Now, Dr. Garth Davis, an expert in weight loss asks, "Is all this protein making us healthier?" The answer, he emphatically argues, is NO. Too much protein is actually making us sick, fat, and tired, according to Dr. Davis. If you are getting adequate calories in your diet, there is no such thing as protein deficiency. The healthiest countries in the world eat far less protein than we do and yet we have an entire nation on a protein binge getting sicker by the day. As a surgeon treating obese patients, Dr. Davis was frustrated by the ever-increasing number of sick and overweight patients, but it wasn't until his own health scare that he realized he could do something about it. Combining cutting-edge research, with his hands-on patient experience and his years dedicated to analyzing studies of the world's longest-lived populations, this explosive, groundbreaking book reveals the truth about the dangers of protein and shares a proven approach to weight loss, health, and longevity.

The Secret Life of Fat by Sylvia Tara Blends historical perspectives with cutting-edge research to examine body fat as a critical endocrine organ that can be better understood and managed when recognized as a necessary component of human health. Biochemist Sylvia Tara explores the surprising science behind our most hated body part. Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our body. You may not love your fat, but your body certainly does. In fact, your body is actually endowed with many self-defense measures to hold on to fat. For example, fat can use stem cells to regenerate; increase our appetite if it feels threatened; and use bacteria, genetics, and viruses to expand itself. The secret to losing twenty pounds? You have to work with your fat, not against it. Tara explains how your fat influences your appetite and willpower, how it defends itself when attacked, and why it grows back so quickly. The Secret Life of Fat brings cutting-edge research together with historical perspectives to reveal fat's true identity: an endocrine organ that, in the right amount, is critical to our health. Fat triggers puberty, enables our reproductive and immune systems, and even affects brain size. Although we spend $60 billion annually fighting fat, our efforts are often misinformed and misdirected. Tara expertly illustrates the complex role that genetics, hormones, diet, exercise, and history play in our weight, and The Secret Life of Fat sets you on the path to beat the bulge once and for all

The Truth about Food by David L. Katz, , MPH In The Truth about Food , one of the world's leading authorities on lifestyle medicine, health promotion, and the prevention of chronic disease lays out not just what he knows about diet and health, but how and why he knows it. This book uniquely empowers readers to benefit from what's fundamentally and reliably true - while setting us all free from fads, false claims, and distractions by showing how to differentiate truth from the exploitative "lies" that abound. This book would be much shorter if it only detailed what we know to be true today. It shows how to keep up with new findings, too, and most importantly- how never to be duped again. Based on science, informed by uncommon sense, and aligned with the global consensus of diverse experts, The Truth about Food is an invitation to add years to your life and life to your years; to love the food that loves you back for a lifetime; and to enjoy the comforting confidence that only comes from genuine understanding.

Whole Cooking and Nutrition by Katie Cavuto The food in a kitchen is capable of so much, from delivering the simple pleasures of a good meal to bringing friends and family together. It's also filled with the ingredients you need to help heal your body, prevent disease and other health conditions, boost your energy level, and even improve your mood. In her debut cookbook, chef Katie Cavuto, MS, RD, introduces home cooks to 75 nutrient-rich, disease-fighting ingredients every cook should have, and presents more than 100 simple yet inventive recipes that prove healthy meals can be as delicious as they are nourishing. As a chef, registered dietitian, national media personality, and expert in her field, as well as the official dietitian for the Philadelphia Phillies, Katie has based her entire career on nourishment and the healing power of food. Home cooks of all skill levels can learn how to find inspiration in whole foods, improve family eating habits and overall health, and truly enjoy the time they spend in the kitchen and at the table.

The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene From the bestselling author of Get With the Program! and Bob Greeneʼs Total Body Makeover comes The Best Life Diet, a lifetime plan for losing weight and keeping it off. Bob Greene helped Oprah achieve her dramatic weight loss, and he can help you too. Youʼll eat the same delicious food that Oprah enjoys, and, just like Oprah, youʼll have Bob to encourage you at every step. Unlike a celebrity, however, you donʼt need to hire a staff of experts to aid and advise you, because Bobʼs plan, easily tailored to an array of tastes, lifestyles, and activity levels, acts as your personal trainer and private nutritionist. Just open the book and let Bob help you get started down the path toward your best possible life. What sets Bob apart from all the other experts who claim to have plans that work is that he admits that weight loss is difficult: seventeen years of watching people struggle to lose weight on a seemingly endless string of trendy crash diets, only to backslide and regain the pounds theyʼve shed, have taught him that dropping pounds is not simply a numbers game. By acknowledging that it is not simple laziness but a complicated web of social rituals, cultural expectations, and habits that drives people to gain weight, Greene is able to attack the problem of weight loss realistically and offer not a short-lived, quick-fix formula, but a long-term program that accounts for the challenges and constraints of the real world. Divided into three phases, The Best Life Diet gives you the tools you need to change your life. In each phase, youʼll be asked to reexamine the decisions you make on a daily basis and gradually alter your habits to achieve lasting results. The book also includes easy-to-follow meal plans that make it simple to meet your daily energy and nutrient requirements, whether you are on the run and breakfast means a quick smoothie or you have time to shop for fresh produce and make something special.

The DASH Diet Action Plan by Marla Heller The New York Times Bestseller--Based on the Diet Ranked "#1Best Diet Overall" by US NEWS & WORLD REPORT--for 4 Years in a Row! Finally, the #1 ranked DASH diet is popularized and user-friendly. Unlike any diet before it, DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, came out of groundbreaking NIH-funded research. Now, Marla Heller, MS, RD, who was trained by one of the primary architects of the DASH diet and is herself the leading dietician putting DASH into action for over ten years, shares the secret to making the diet easy and accessible, in THE DASH DIET ACTION PLAN. Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat and nonfat dairy, lean meats, fish, beans, and nuts, DASH is grounded in healthy eating principles that lower blood pressure; reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer; and support reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. No diet has a medical pedigree like DASH, and this book is a simple, actionable plan that can fit seamlessly into everyone's life and lifestyle. It includes: 28 days of meal plans at different calorie ranges Simple tools to help you personalize a DASH Diet Action Plan for guaranteed success DASH-friendly recipes and shopping lists Tips for eating on-the-run Advice on healthy weight loss and exercise for every lifestyle. Now, you can revolutionize your health and change your life- without medication.

A Good Food Day by Marco Canora; Tammy Walker; Timothy Ferriss (Foreword by); Michael Harlan Turkell (Photographer) Provides recipes for nutritious meals that emphasize the natural flavors of key ingredients and are pleasing to a food lover's palate, including options for every meal of the day as well as a list of pantry staples.

Meal Prep by Gareth Jaiden MEAL PREP For Weight Loss, Clean Eating And Staying Healthy Are you tired of coming home from work every single day and then having to cook? Do you feel like after the hassle of making a meal, you don't have time for anything else? Meet Meal Prepping . Explored in MEAL PREP: ✅ An introduction to Meal Prep ✅ How to have a healthy lifestyle ✅ How to cook fast and healthy ✅ Proper long-term food storage ✅ Breakfast Recipes ✅ Lunch Recipes ✅ Dinner Recipes ✅ Snack Recipes ✅ Smoothie Recipes ✅ And much more! So, don't delay it any longer. Take this opportunity and invest in this book now. No Kindle device? No problem! Download the Kindle app to your device. Available To Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet! Get your copy today!

Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Ruth A. Roth Nutrition & Diet Therapy, Eleventh Edition, is an introduction to the essentials of nutrition concepts, good health, and client care that will provide you with a solid foundation in nutrition. This book is organized around three simple concepts. Section one covers the fundamentals of nutrition; Section two explains how to maintain good health through nutrition; and Section 3 addresses the nutrition therapy concepts nurses need to know. This text is a good resource for helping clients move toward better health through nutritional awareness.

Weight Watchers Freestyle Cookbook 2018 by Anthony Young

Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Staci Nix Food, nutrition, and health -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Proteins -- Digestion, absorption, and metabolism -- Energy balance -- Vitamins -- Minerals -- Water balance -- Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation -- Nutrition in infancy, childhood, and adolescence -- Nutrition for adults : the early, middle, and later years -- Community food supply and health -- Food habits and cultural patterns -- Weight management -- Nutrition and physical fitness -- Nutrition care -- Gastrointestinal and accessory organ problems -- Coronary heart disease and hypertension -- Diabetes mellitus -- Kidney disease -- Surgery and nutrition support -- Nutrition support in cancer and AIDS.

Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child: by Sandra G. Hassink Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child: An Action Plan for Families is an essential guide to help parents take action to support their child's healthy nutrition and physical activity at home, in school, and in the community. Whether your child struggles with weight issues or you are working on obesity prevention, this book will help you understand childhood obesity and take an informed approach to your child's eating, activity, screen time, and physical and emotional health. Included in this highly readable guide are: * Sensible, nutritional guidelines emphasizing balanced and nourishing meals * Suggestions for encouraging your child to become more physically active * Advice on how to partner with your pediatrician, extended family members, schools and child care to help ensure success * Guidance for dealing with emotional turmoil, setbacks and detours along the way * Interactive questions to help you individually tailor your approach to the needs of your child and family With the information and tools provided in Achieving a Healthy Weight for Your Child: An Action Plan for Families along with hard work and perseverance your family will succeed in reaching your goals.

Food, Love, Family by Maya Adam (Editor); Jamie Oliver (Foreword by) Food, Love, Family: A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition explores the many facets of healthy eating for families around the world. The book summarizes the latest scientific findings and medical recommendations while providing practical tips and real-life examples of how to make wise food choices with the available resources. Readers learn about the nutrients needed to support growth and how to prepare simple, healthy foods that are appealing to children.With a foreword by Jamie Oliver, the chapters discuss infant feeding, the introduction of solid food to babies, and how parents and caregivers can teach children to love foods that will help them thrive. The guide also discusses school lunches around the world and the role of the family meal. Readers become aware of the impact of food marketing on children, how to manage food allergies, childhood obesity, the growing concern over environmental sustainability in food production, and the importance of prenatal nutrition. Designed to serve as a handbook, Food, Love, Family is geared to students seeking a solid introduction to the interrelationships between nutrition and child health. Filled with accessible language and easily implemented suggestions, it will also provide practical skills to parents and caregivers of young children around the world.

Obesity: Stigma, Trends, and Interventions by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach. Obesity is one of the defining health challenges of our generation. Studies project that, if current trends continue, more than 50% of the US population will have obesity within the next 20 years. Alarmingly, severe obesity appears to be increasing in prevalence faster than overweight or "routine" obesity. Illness associated with obesity, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, steatohepatitis, and sleep apnea, is experiencing a commensurate increase in prevalence and severity. The obesity health crisis threatens to overwhelm our health care system, shorten life expectancy for the first time in recorded history, and reduce quality of life for millions. The most successful and cost-effective approaches to this epidemic involve the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity. Additionally, obesity is affected by a myriad of factors, including individual genetics, personal behaviors, family habits, school and community programs, state and federal policy, and environmental factors. Obesity is one of the most complicated disease processes pediatricians deal with. It is a disease that is brought about by a myriad of causes and a disease that affects nearly every organ system in the body. This collection will give you easy access to topics that help you manage this challenging disease.

What's the Remedy for That! by Kathleen Fry Dr. Kathleen Fry explains in a clear, understandable way how you can act as "your own homeopath" to cure acute, common ailments with remedies easily found in your local health food store or pharmacy. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to treat your family with homeopathy to restore vitality, health and wellness, while avoiding or limiting use of costly drugs. This comprehensive reference book explains how homeopathy works, its history and how to choose and take the right remedy in acute situations. Dr. Fry includes helpful case studies from clients who've successfully treated their everyday ailments.

The Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish--for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, California; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes--uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. Complemented by mouthwatering photography, the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as Japan and as near as Blue Zones project cities in Texas. Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach by Kathleen Bradley; Barbara Bolen; Danielle Capalino Explains how to reduce stomach bloating through a diet that eliminates difficult-to-digest carbohydrates, including such foods as garlic, onions, beans, dairy, breads, and cereals, along with recipes for a seven-day menu plan and grocery lists.

Blast the Sugar Out! by Ian K. Smith Do you want to lose weight? In BLAST the Sugar Out! , Ian K. Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shred Power Cleanse , will guide you to eat well--and frequently--while controlling carbohydrates and dropping pounds to get to goal. You will lose weight on this diet--and start losing fast . Has your doctor suggested you get your blood sugar numbers down? This 5-week plan comprised of simple, affordable, accessible food as well as more than 50 sugar swaps will immediately lower your blood sugar levels painlessly and easily. Do you need a plan that will decrease your fat and increase your lean muscle? The BLAST the Sugar Out! five-week program is structured and clear about what you must eat at meals and for snacks every day to keep on track. There's no meal skipping, plenty of food, and short bursts of exercise to super-charge your results. You won't be hungry on BLAST the Sugar Out! You'll eat, drink, and learn to really taste good food again. Features more than 45 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and smoothies to satisfy every craving.

Eat This, Not That, supermarket survival guide : the no-diet weight loss solution by David Zinczenko; Matt Goulding Based on the most popular column in both "Men's Health" and "Women's Health" magazines, this work is a comprehensive guide for smart food shopping in the supermarket.

Eat This Not That! by David Zinczenko; Matt Goulding The secret to looking, feeling and living better than ever is not depriving yourself of the foods you love. It's by making the best choices in a variety of real-life situations. This is a guide to what to eat at home, from the supermarket, even at a fast food restaurant.

Eat This Not That! For Kids! by David Zinczenko; Matt Goulding It's no secret that children are getting fatter: 17% of this country's youth are overweight or obese, and the number of diabetic children has nearly quadrupled in the past thirty years. Now, to help combat the problem, David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health , and co-author Matt Goulding have created Eat This, Not That! for Kids . This must-have guide for concerned parents offers detailed analysis and nutritional tips on thousands of the most popular food choices for kids. Covering the best and worst options available at the most popular restaurants in the country as well as the healthiest--and most harmful--foods in the supermarket aisles, if kids are eating it, this book is probably analyzing it. Other features include: -Restaurant Report Cards on the best chain restaurants for your kids -Drink This, Not That! for Kids -The 20 Worst Kids' Meals in America -10 "Healthy" Foods that Aren't -The 8 Foods You Should Feed Your Kid Every Day

Zero Belly Cookbook by David Zinczenko Based on Zero Belly Diet, the revolutionary bestselling weight-loss plan from NBC News health and wellness contributor David Zinczenko, creator of Eat This, Not That!, Zero Belly Cookbook is a groundbreaking collection of recipes that will teach anyone how to cook beautifully, lose weight fast, and get healthier in just minutes a day. SEE THE DELICIOUS DIFFERENCE IN JUST FOURTEEN DAYS! Strip away up to 16 pounds in two weeks with the weight-loss power of gourmet superfoods. Ever since the arrival of David Zinczenko's bestselling Zero Belly Diet --with its proven formula to rev up metabolism, melt away fat, and turn off the genes that cause weight gain--fans have been clamoring for more scrumptious, waist-slimming recipes to add to their weekly menus. Zinczenko answers the call in Zero Belly Cookbook --a collection of more than 150 quick, simple, restaurant-quality meals that will improve how you eat, feel, and live. * Metabolism-boosting breakfasts: Set your metabolism racing with the all-day fat-burning protein power of Spinach and Onion Strata and the superfood-packed Apple Pie Muffins. * Flat-belly lunches: Quell hunger with low-calorie, belly-flattening takes on such indulgent favorites as Turkey Meatball Heroes with Onion and Peppers. * Fat-melting dinners: Celebrate easy, automatic weight loss in gourmet style with Green Tea Poached Salmon with Bok Choy or Steak Frites with Arugula Chimichurri and Asparagus. * Slimming snacks: Nibble your way slim with Spicy Popcorn, Fresh Figs and Ricotta, and Avocado with Crab Salad. * Healthy, decadent desserts: Cap off a day of perfect eating with Raspberry Poached Pears, Black Forest Cookies, or Watermelon Wedges with Whipped Cream, Walnuts, and Mint. Including tasty dishes from such celebrated chefs as Jason Lawless, Susan Feniger, Chris Jaeckle, and Anita Lo, these tantalizing, easy-to-prepare recipes are specifically designed to target the fat that matters most to your health: belly fat. Regardless of your health history, your lifestyle, or even your genes, Zero Belly Cookbook will give you the power to flatten your belly, heal your body, soothe your soul, and live better than ever.

Zero Belly Diet by David Zinczenko Zero Belly Diet is the revolutionary new plan to turn off your fat genes and help keep you lean for life! Nutrition expert David Zinczenko--the New York Times bestselling author of the Abs Diet series, Eat This, Not That! series, and Eat It to Beat It! --has spent his entire career learning about belly fat--where it comes from and what it does to us. And what he knows is this: There is no greater threat to you and your family--to your health, your happiness, even your financial future. Yes, you can: Change your destiny. Overcome your fat genes. Strip away belly fat and finally attain the lean, strong, healthy body you've always wanted. With Zero Belly Diet, David Zinczenko reveals explosive new research that explains the mystery of why some of us stay thin, and why some can't lose weight no matter how hard we try. He explains how some foods turn our fat genes on--causing seemingly irreversible weight gain--and uncovers the nine essential power foods that act directly on those switches, turning them to "off" and allowing for easy, rapid, and sustainable weight loss. And he shows how these foods help heal your digestive system, keeping those gene switches turned off and setting you up for a lifetime of leanness. Other diets can help you lose weight, but only the Zero Belly diet attacks fat on a genetic level, placing a bull's-eye on the fat cells that matter most: visceral fat, the type of fat ensconced in your belly. These fat cells act like an invading army, increasing inflammation and putting you at risk for diabetes, Alzheimer's, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. Visceral fat can also can alter your hormone levels, erode muscle tissue, increase your chances of depression, and destroy your sex drive. But you can turn the odds in your favor. Zero Belly Diet shows you how to deactivate your fat genes, rev up your metabolism, banish bloat, and balance your digestive health, allowing you to easily build lean, strong stomach muscle and strip away unwanted belly fat without sacrificing calories or spending hours at the gym. The result: weight loss that is easier, faster, more lasting, and more delicious than you'd ever imagine.

Dr. Ann's eat right for life cookbook companion by Ann Kulze This book will shatter the myth that cooking tasty and nutritious meals is a difficult feat! It includes my favorite recipes (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts) from 20 years of family meal experience including all of the best tips, tricks and strategies I have picked up along the way.

Dr. Ann's Eat Right for Life on the Go by Ann Kulze; Wellness Council of America (Prepared for Publication by) The third book in Dr. Ann’s best-selling, nationally acclaimed Eat Right for LifeTM series, Eat Right for LifeTM: On The Go will tell you exactly how to make the right food choices no matter where you find yourself.

Eat Right for Life by Ann Kulze; Welcoa (Prepared for Publication by) This book is the blueprint for healthy eating. It will give you one of the most effective and scientifically validated means to feel great for good and stay well for life.

Healthy Meal Prep Instant Pot® Cookbook by Clara Song Lee (Editor); Carrie Forrest Healthy food in an instant -- Basics and staples -- Breakfast and brunch -- Grains, beans, and veggies -- Soups, stews, and chilis -- Seafood and poultry mains -- Beef and pork mains.

The Dash Diet by Marla Heller Hosted by author Marla Heller, MS, RD, the DASH Diet is based on the research studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and provides an actionable plan that can fit seamlessly into everyone's life and lifestyle.

Food, Inc. by Robert Kenner Lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing how our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profits ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Reveals surprising - and often shocking truths - about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a nation.

Forks Over Knives by Lee Fulkerson This film examines the claim that most if not all degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. It traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. Although they didn't know each other, their individual research led to startlingly similar conclusions: degenerative diseases could usually be prevented--and in many cases reversed--by adopting a whole food, plant-based diet. Despite the profound implications of their findings, their work has remained relatively unknown to the public. The filmmakers explore the ancient idea of food as medicine, following "reality patients" who have adopted a whole foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments.

Hungry for Change by Carlos Ledesma This documentary takes an unflinching look at the realm of commercial food production, and the surprisingly little-known truths about food and nutrition that have grown increasingly absent from American culture, with myth-busting facts about dieting and weight loss, and strategies for achieving better bodies both inside and out. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

In Defense of Food by Michael Schwarz (Producer) "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of food journalist Pollan's thesis. Humans used to know how to eat well, he argues, but the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists. As a result, we face today a complex culinary landscape dense with bad advice and foods that are not "real." Indeed, plain old eating is being replaced by an obsession with nutrition that is, paradoxically, ruining our health, not to mention our meals. Pollan's advice is: "Don't eat anything that your great-great grandmother would not recognize as food." Looking at what science does and does not know about diet and health, he proposes a new way to think about what to eat, informed by ecology and tradition rather than by the nutrient-by-nutrient approach"

Herbal Medicine for Beginners by Clara Song Lee (Editor) 35 Versatile herbs including Calendula, Chamomile, Dandelion, Elder, Garlic, Ginger, Kelp, Linden, Milk Thistle, Nettle, Peppermint, St John's Wort, and more! 100+ Herbal Remedies For Common Ailments like Allergies, Burns and Sunburn, Cold and Flu, Constipation, Fever, Headache, Inflammation, Seasonal Depression, Stress, and much more! If you're new to herbalism, you might be wondering which medicinal plants support good health, where to find them, and how to work with them safely. Herbal Medicine for Beginners is a step-by-step guide for budding herbalists who want to try a limited number of versatile herbs to address everything from fatigue to fevers. With 35 plant profiles, 104 herbal remedies for 59 ailments, and in-depth guidelines for preparing herbal medicine, this book is a natural reference for herbal healing. A Four-Step Introduction to source, prepare, and work with herbal medicine effectively In-Depth Profiles of the safest and most important medicinal plants Over 100 Remedies with clear instructions for making health-restoring teas, tinctures, toners, and more Book jacket.

Dietary Supplements by Greenhaven Press Editors (Editor); Noah Berlatsky (Editor) Teens and young people receive hundreds of mixed messages every day, from multiple sources, on a plethora of topics. Help your readers look at divergent opinions about dietary supplements in context, which will help them focus on the essential facts. By reviewing more than one reasonable view point on each topic, readers will develop more intelligent opinions for themselves. Essays examine whether dietary supplements should be regulated, and whether vitamin and mineral supplements are beneficial. Essays explore whether weight-loss supplements and athletic supplements are beneficial. Readers will evaluate how well supplements treat different medical conditions. Essay sources include the Council for Responsible Nutrition, WalesOnline, Office of Dietary Supplements, San Francisco Natural Medicine, and Examine.com.

Vitamin D Deficiency by Vladimir Lerner; Chanoch Miodownik Vitamin D is a secosteroid, fat-soluble vitamin and a hormone precursor that plays an important role in bone metabolism and has certain anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties as well. It appears to have an effect on numerous diseases and disorders, including osteoporosis, chronic musculoskeletal pain, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease and cancers of the breast, prostate and colon. Although it is a well-known fact that combination of vitamin D and calcium is necessary to maintain bone density as people age, vitamin D may also be an independent risk factor for falls among the elderly. This book introduces the importance of vitamin D and its overall deficiency in human life. The book contains nine chapters and a commentary in which the authors try to summarize some of the most interesting and important subjects in which vitamin D plays a major role.

Vitamin Discoveries and Disasters by Frances Rachel Frankenburg A new work on the history of vitamins and the brilliant men and women who discovered the existence and nature of these small molecules so vital to our health. * Simple glossary explanations are provided for many scientific and medical terms used in this book * Appendices in the book describe some features of the vitamins in more detail

Vitamins in the prevention of human Diseases by Wolfgang Herrmann (Editor); Rima Obeid (Editor) This book provides up-to-date knowledge on the role of water and fat soluble vitamins in the prevention of human diseases. The vitamins are essential food constituents with magnificent biological effects therefore, linking our biology to our lifestyle and environment. One-sided nutrition, smoking, alcohol, genetic factors, and even geographical origin interfere with our dietary intake of the vitamins. Therefore, it is not wondering that insufficient vitamin intake can impact our health and contribute significantly to the development of numerous diseases. The book offers expert reviews and judgements on the role of vitamins in our health and the link between vitamins deficiency and disease conditions at different life stages. Having knowledge about the association of vitamins and disease, as well as keeping track on the patients vitamin status has become increasingly important to physicians, clinical chemists, epidemiologists, specialists in nutrition, health professionals, researchers, and students who are interested in this area. Recent development in laboratory methods has helped making many issues in this field quantitative.

Why Does Vitamin d Matter? by J. Ruth Wu-Wong (Editor) New tests and studies continue to reveal exciting information about the power of vitamin D in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. Why Does Vitamin D Matter? not only covers vitamin D basics, but also explores the science of the vitamin D receptor (VDR), the protein that binds to the active metabolite of vitamin D to fulfill biochemical functions, it explains how vitamin D analogs that directly activate the VDR. Readers will find this e-book informative, not only from the scientific point of view, but also from the potential applications of the knowledge into one’s daily life.Starting with a brief history of vitamin D and VDR research, followed by a detailed scientific report of how vitamin D and VDR work, this e-book then goes on to cover epidemiological studies that investigate the outcome of vitamin D deficiency and the effects of vitamin D supplementation. Issues related to vitamin D supplementation are also addressed from different angles. This e-book continues with a comprehensive report on the numerous vitamin D analogs currently on the market or in development to treat various diseases, followed by exploring the possibility of developing this class of compounds for additional indications. This e-book is suitable for both general readers and scientists involved in vitamin D research or students who are interested in a career in biochemical/medical/nutritional research, especially in the field of vitamin D and the vitamin D receptor.

Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements by Athapol Noomhorm (Editor) Functional foods are foods which contain bioactive components, either from plant or animal sources, which can have health benefits for the consumer over and above their nutritional value. Foods which have antioxidant or cancer-combating components are in high demand from health conscious consumers: much has been made of the health-giving qualities of fruits and vegetables in particular. Conversely, foods which have been processed are suffering an image crisis, with many consumers indiscriminately assuming that any kind of processing robs food of its "natural goodness". To date, there has been little examination of the actual effects - whether positive or negative - of various types of food processing upon functional foods. This book highlights the effects of food processing on the active ingredients of a wide range of functional food materials, with a particular focus on foods of Asian origin. Asian foods, particularly herbs, are becoming increasingly accepted and demanded globally, with many Western consumers starting to recognize and seek out their health-giving properties. This book focuses on the extraction of ingredients which from materials which in the West are seen as "alternative" - such as flour from soybeans instead of wheat, or bran and starch from rice - but which have long histories in Asian cultures. It also highlight the incorporation of those bioactive compounds in foods and the enhancement of their bioavailability. Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements: Processing Effects and Health Benefits will be required reading for those working in companies, research institutions and universities that are active in the areas of food processing and agri-food environment. Food scientists and engineers will value the new data and research findings contained in the book, while environmentalists, food regulatory agencies and other food industry personnel involved in functional food production or development will find it a very useful source of information.