Sheldon Margen,University of California Berkeley
The single most authoritative guide to shopping and eating for better health and a longer life: ,The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition,, with a directory of every nutrient from beta carotene to zinc.,Here is a comprehensive guide to more than 500 fresh and whole food -- all the familiar ones you are likely to find in a supermarket or greengrocer's, along with more exotic fare, from amaranth to tomatillo. A user-friendly format supplies all the information you need to compare, select, and prepare foods - so that you know you are buying the best for you and your family.,Every food entry provides:,â€¢ Latest Findings, ,on the links between foods & disease prevention,â€¢ Nutritional Profiles, ,showing calories, carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, and key vitamins & minerals,â€¢ Comprehensive Listings, ,of different types and varieties,â€¢ Shopping Tips, ,for choosing the freshest foods - and when/where they're available,â€¢ Best Storage Methods, ,to preserve taste and nutritional value,â€¢ Cooking & Preparation Tips, ,for retaining a food's nutrients,â€¢ Creative Serving Suggestions, ,that include delicious new ideas along with healthier ways to prepare traditional dishes,Color photographs, charts, cooking glossary, complete nutritional directory, and hundreds of tips, shortcuts & food facts.
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The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition: How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food