The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition


Book Description

As fad diets come and go, one aspect of all health and diet remains and even continues to grow in emphasis - the importance of good nutrition. Good health is priority number one, especially for parents bringing up children in a world of junk food. No matter what your diet or whether you work in a cubical or are training as an athlete, nutrition is your number one consideration. In the fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, readers will find- Everything you need to know to ensure that you and your family are getting the best nutrition possible How to get the needed vitamins and minerals you need daily in your food How to shop smart for food What you need to know about fats and cholesterol




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition


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The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking


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Diets come and go, but one aspect of all health and diet remains and even continues to grow in emphasis-the importance of good nutrition. Good health is priority number one, especially for parents bringing up children in a world of junk food. No matter what your diet or whether you work in a cubical or are training as an athlete, nutrition is your number one consideration. But to get your family-and yourself-to eat nutritious food, you need great recipes, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition Cookingprovides them. Here, readers will find- Recipes you need to ensure that you and your family are getting the most nutrition meals possible How to get the needed vitamins and minerals you need daily in your meals How to shop smart for the meals you'll want to make Recipes to meet health needs-low salt, low fat, low glycemic, good source of fibre, and so on




The Complete Idiot's Guide to DASH Diet Cooking


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The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan is a dietary program that was developed by the National Institutes of Health and has been proven to be one of the most effective and healthy diet plans available today. The primary intention and benefit of the plan is to reduce the effects of hypertension; however, the plan has also proven to be an effective weight loss plan as well as a diabetes-friendly diet plan. In a 2011 study released by U.S. News and World Report, DASH was ranked as the number #1 overall diet plan among 20 of the most popular plans studied. It was also listed as the #1 diet plan for those suffering from diabetes. With over 160 recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to DASH Diet Cooking takes a fresh approach compared to other books on the topic, most of which are loaded with general information on the DASH diet. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to DASH Diet Cooking focuses instead on cooking the right way with DASH, and the reader will benefit from over 150 fantastic, DASH-compliant recipes. Readers will also benefit from structured meal plans that help keep them on track and the author's expert advice on supplementing the diet with exercise and other lifestyle changes to further enhance the benefits of DASH.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking


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The ultimate guide for those suffering from celiac disease and other gluten intolerances! • With more than 200 recipes, this guide offers more delicious dishes than other cookbooks • Simplifies preparing delicious gluten-free meals




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking


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Delicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan--health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairybased dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Smart


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Presents a simple, step-by-step program for total body fitness, providing information on the food pyramid, nutritional labels, fats and calories, exercise, diet fads and fallacies, food allergies, and much more. Original.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low Sodium Meals


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When someone is trying to curb his or her sodium intake, preparing food that is tasty and nutritious can be difficult. This book offers readers over 250 recipes the whole family can enjoy. From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, this book focuses on everyday recipes families will love, put together with simple and flavourful salt substitutes. Over 250 appealing, easy-to-prepare recipes, including snacks, sauces, and condiments, categories often loaded with sodium. Covers the many herbs and spices that can be used as salt substitutes and provides advice on how to find the hidden sodium content in unlabelled foods and when eating out. More than 65 million Americans suffer from hypertension.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pressure Cooking


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The only pressure cooker book written with a trained chef. ? Features over 200 delicious recipes.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS


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Soothe your digestive system with 200+ meal plans and recipes The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eating Well with IBS will introduce readers suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to the information they need to identify the foods that trigger symptoms and prepare recipes meal plans that alleviate those symptoms. • Features more than 200 recipes and meal plans • Kate Scarlata is a licensed dietician with 20 years of experience helping IBS patients with their condition, and an IBS sufferer herself • Thirty-five million Americans are estimated to suffer from IBS, the second leading cause of worker absenteeism