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The Tao of Healthy Eating: Dietary Wisdom According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ron Kerr — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:16:28 +0000

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 therapy. It features a clear description of the Chinese medical understanding of digestion and all the practical implications if this for day-to-day diet. Issues of Western interest are discussed, such as raw versus cooked foods, high cholesterol, food allergies, and candidacies. It includes the Chinese medical descriptions of 200 Western food and similar information on vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. NEW features in the SECOND EDITION include Chinese characters and pinyin throughout the text for important terms. Not one, but several healthy eating pyramids for different dietary styles. New discussions of the modern Western diet, trans-fat, corn syrup, pesticides, and chemical additives. Recipes for pattern discriminations and a concise history of Chinese dietary therapy.

The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids!

Ron Kerr — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:16:28 +0000

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-healthy meal choices. Readers will learn about nutrients, how to read foods labels and what it means to count calories. Readers will also learn how to develop healthy habits, such as making time for breakfast, tips for packing the best lunch, and the benefits of having a sit down (versus fast food) dinner. Overviews on food illnesses and disorders are included as are the importance of sleep and exercise. With Edward Miller's comprehensive writing and clear format, making healthy choices truly becomes easier.

365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association

Ron Kerr — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:38:49 +0000

"A daily guide that should be on everyoneâ��s nightstand or kitchen table." â��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 itâ��s harder than others to put that knowledge to good use. Smart eating and an active lifestyle should be easy and enjoyable, not a chore! Let 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association show you an easier way to start living a healthier lifestyle, one day at a time. Bestselling author and nutrition expert Roberta Larson Duyff provides easy-to-implement hints, tips, and strategies for: Having a smart eating mindset Making easy everyday food choices that benefit your health Buying right-for-you foods and supplements Preparing food for good nutrition, health, and great flavorâ��with easy-to-fix recipes that are as good for you as they are great-tasting Getting more health and phytonutrient benefits from foods you enjoy 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association is brimming with sensible, personal, and practical tips that can help you build lifelong healthy eating and fitness habits, one easy step at a time.

Healthy Eating for Life for Children

Ron Kerr — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:07:38 +0000

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 and sensible plant-based nutrition program that can help you promote and maintain excellent health and good eating habits for your children throughout their lives. Covering all stages of childhood from birth through adolescence, this book provides detailed nutritional guidelines that have been carefully drafted by an expert panel of Physicians Committee doctors and nutritionists, along with 91 delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help you put these healthy eating principles to work right away. Healthy Eating for Life for Children contains important information on: Eating for twoâ��nutrition in pregnancy Worry-free breast- feeding and bottle-feeding options Nutrition for hyperactivity and attention problems Eating disorders and body image issues Achieving healthy weight and fitness levels Healthy eating for young athletes And more Whether you are a new or experienced parent, this book will give you the crucial knowledge you need to take charge of your childâ��s diet and health. Also available: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer (0-471-43597-X) Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes (0-471-43598-8) Healthy Eating for Life for Women (0-471-43596-1)

Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food

Ron Kerr — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:41:09 +0000

Click here to listen to an audio sample.Â The art of mindfulness can transform our struggles with foodâ��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 mindfulness is and how it can help with food issues. Mindful eating is an approach that involves bringing one's full attention to the process of eatingâ��to all the tastes, smells, thoughts, and feelings that arise during a meal. Whether you are overweight, suffer from an eating disorder, or just want to get more out of life, this book offers a simple tool that can make a remarkable difference. In this book, you'll learn how to: Tune into your body's own wisdom about what, when, and how much to eat Eat less while feeling fully satisfied Identify your habits and patterns with food Develop a more compassionate attitude toward your struggles with eating Discover what you're really hungry for Mindful Eating also includes a 75-minute audio CD containing guided exercises led by the author.

The Bible’s Seven Secrets to Healthy Eating

Ron Kerr — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:28:22 +0000

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 essential for a healthy existence. To encourage proper stewardship of God's gifts of health and life, Joyce Rogers introduces you to the world of natural foods, a world where nutrition not only provides the basic elements for life, but also becomes the basis for many of the images within the Christian life. The Bread of Life, the Living Water, the Blood of Christ--all take on even greater significance as Rogers explains the nutritional value of natural foods and their effect upon our bodies. With information like this, Rogers impresses you with the need for healthy consumption. With spiritual applications, she challenges you to evaluate your own eating habits. And with tips and recipes, she inspires you to experiment and form new culinary customs and traditions. When you appreciate the intricate relationship between food and life, then you will see in a new way all that God has made and know that it is good.

The American Cancer Society’s Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friendship, and Healthy Living

Ron Kerr — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:21:58 +0000

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 Fruit Pudding" is made with orange juice and vanilla yogurt instead of milk and eggs. "Stuffed Shells with Beef and Tomato Sauce" has only one-half pound of lean ground beef for 6 servings. All chicken recipes start with skinned chicken. Calories and fat grams per serving are provided, and many of the recipes are far less than the recommended maximum 30 percent fat. No esoteric ingredients are required. The strange thing about this cookbook is that the illustrations are all black-and-white photographs of celebrities--screen and TV stars, an astronaut, athletes, models, etc., who contributed some of the recipes--not a food shot among them. You may love Tony Lama's boots, but is his head shot the best illustration for a recipe for Green Chile Rice Casserole? Despite the lack of food photos, this is a very useful book if you're trying to follow the pyramid and need some fresh and tasty recipes. --Joan Price

Healthy Eating for Life for Women

Ron Kerr — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:25:41 +0000

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 presents a complete and sensible plant-based nutrition program that will help you look and feel better, with more energy and vitality than ever before. This book gives you a clear look at how womenâ��s bodies work and how common health problems arise, then provides detailed nutritional guidelines that have been carefully drafted by Physicians Committee nutrition experts. It includes over 100 delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help you put these healthy eating principles to work right away. Healthy Eating for Life for Women contains important information on: Age-proofing from the inside out Losing weight Improving fertility and alleviating PMS Relieving menopausal symptoms Preventing cancer and arthritis And more No matter what your age or diet history, this book will give you the crucial knowledge you need to take charge nowâ�� of your eating, your health, and your life. Also available: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer (0-471-43597-X) Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes (0-471-43598-8) Healthy Eating for Life for Children (0-471-43621-6)

Quick & Healthy Volume II: More Help for People Who Say They Don’t Have Time to Cook Healthy Meals, 2nd Edition

Ron Kerr — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:03:10 +0000

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 recipes and lots of tips to make healthy eating easier than ever. It includes practical nutrition information to improve your health, including tips to reduce fat, guidelines for changing recipes, tips for eating out and holiday guidelines; a worksheet for determining ideal weight, calorie needs and recommended fat grams; recipes listed by grams of carbohydrate; food exchanges for weight loss and diabetes; and much more! It's also perfect for anyone wanting to lose weight or anyone with heart disease or diabetes. Quick And Healthy Volume II and its companion, Quick And Healthy Recipes and Ideas, are both Benjamin Franklin Award winners and are two cookbooks dietitians and physicians are recommending to all their patients. "My patients love cooking with this cookbook! Quick And Healthy Volume II is a great addition to any kitchen!" Georgia Kostas, MPH, RD, Nutrition Director, Cooper Clinic, Dallas, TX. My favorite cookbooks focused on healthy, quick recipes include the Quick And Healthy series by Brenda J. Ponichtera. -David L. Katz, MD, director of Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, medical consultant for ABC News, and columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine.

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating

Ron Kerr — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:39:26 +0000

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 recommendations--6 to 11 servings of carbohydrates, all fats used sparingly--for much of the current wave of obesity. At first this may read differently than any diet book, but Willett also makes a crucial, rarely mentioned point about this icon: "The thing to keep in mind about the USDA Pyramid is that it comes from the Department of Agriculture, the agency responsible for promoting American agriculture, not from the agencies established to monitor and protect our health." It's no wonder that dairy products and American-grown grains such as wheat and corn figure so prominently in the USDA's recommendations. Willett's own simple pyramid has several benefits over the traditional format. His information is up-to-date, and you won't find recommendations that come from special-interest groups. His ideas are nothing radical--if we eat more vegetables and complex carbohydrates (no, potatoes are not complex), emphasize healthy fats, and enjoy small amounts of a tremendous variety of food, we will be healthier. You'll find some surprises as well, such as doubts about the overall benefits of soy (unless you're willing to eat a pound and a half of tofu a day), and that nuts, with their "good" fat content, are a terrific snack. Relying on research rather than anecdotes, this is a solidly written nutritional guide that will show you the real story behind how food is digested, from the glycemic index for carbs to the wisdom of adding a multivitamin to your diet. Willett combines research with matter-of-fact language and a no-nonsense tone that turns academic studies into easily understandable suggestions for living. --Jill Lightner