Chinese dietary therapy is one of the most important aspects of Chinese medicine. The Tao of Healthy Eating illuminates the theory and practice of Chinese dietary therapy with emphasis on the concerns and attitudes of Westerners. Commonsense metaphors explain basic Chinese medical theories and their application in preventive and remedial dietary th[Read More]

Beginning with concise discussions of each of the food groups, along with the newly redesigned food pyramid, Ed Miller looks at all aspects of health and nutrition in this accessible and informative book. Fun facts about different foods are included throughout to keep the reading upbeat and clear distinctions are made between healthy and not-so-hea[Read More]

"A daily guide that should be on everyone’s nightstand or kitchen table." –Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, President, American Dietetic Association As a health-conscious reader, you already know all about the benefits of healthy eating and active living. But some days it’s harder than others to put that knowledge to good use.[Read More]

Nourish Your Child for Optimum health and well-being All parents want to do the very best for the long-term health and well-being of their children, and nutrition plays a major role in that process. This book shows you where to start. Drawing on the latest medical and dietary research, Healthy Eating for Life for Children presents a complete a[Read More]

Click here to listen to an audio sample.  The art of mindfulness can transform our struggles with food—and renew our sense of pleasure, appreciation, and satisfaction with eating. Drawing on recent research and integrating her experiences as a physician and meditation teacher, Dr. Jan Bays offers a wonderfully clear presentation of what mind[Read More]

We read Genesis 1 and know that God's creation is a masterpiece, but do we realize how good His creation is? Do we realize that the vitamins, minerals, and fibers in the foods He created so intimately coincide with the needs of our bodies that to live without them is impossible? Vegetables, grains, fruits, honey, milk, meats, oils, water--all are e[Read More]

This "celebration of food, friends, and healthy living" follows the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations of eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables, 6 to 10 servings of grain foods, and 2 to 3 servings of protein foods daily, and limiting fats and sweets. The recipes are low in fat, high in nutrition, and often inventive. "Tapioca Frui[Read More]

Eat your way to better health and well-being Making simple changes to your diet can significantly improve your health, from easing your menstrual and menopausal symptoms to strengthening your bones and protecting your heart. This book shows you how. Drawing from the latest medical and dietary research, Healthy Eating for Life for Women present[Read More]

Over 750,000 copies of Quick and Healthy Vols. I and II sold This second edition of this best-seller includes ten weeks of easy low-fat dinner menus, each with a grocery list AND over 100 menus listed by category. Designed for busy people with lots of good intentions and little time to cook, Volume II also offers over 200 easy, low-fat rec[Read More]

Aimed at nothing less than totally restructuring the diets of Americans, Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy may well accomplish its goal. Dr. Walter C. Willett gets off to a roaring start by totally dismantling one of the largest icons in health today: the USDA Food Pyramid that we all learn in elementary school. He blames many of the pyramid's recomm[Read More]