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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a vital but controversial part of our modern food supply. This book explores the history of genetic modification and the development of scientific processes used to enhance what we eat. Potential benefits and dangers of genetically altered food are explored. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know...
2) Protein
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Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's...
3) Salt
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Salt doesn't just make food taste better. Since ancient times, this compound has had profound effects on food, culture, and trade. Meanwhile, having too much or too little salt in your diet can cause serious health problems. This book explores the historical, nutritional, and economic importance of what chemists call NaCl, and what the rest of us call salt. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice...
4) Fiber
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The word f iber has become prominent in our nutritional vocabulary, but what is it and why does it matter? This book explores fiber and the different beneficiary roles it plays in our health and digestive systems. Fiber supplements and alternative foods are also discussed. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real...
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You can't see the vitamins and minerals in the things you eat, but you wouldn't be able to survive without them. Vitamins and minerals help make your bones strong, your muscles powerful, and your thoughts clear. This book introduces you to the whole nutritional universe of vitamins and minerals, explaining how smart dietary choices can help you get the maximum benefits from your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The media is full of advice about what...
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An organic food movement that began among environmentalists is now poised to take over our supermarkets. More and more, consumers demand naturally grown crops and animals, free from pesticides or genetically modified organisms. This book explains what it means to be organic, and it looks at the environmental, economic, and health issues involved in this trend. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the...
7) Water
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Picture the water you consumed most recently. Are you seeing a glass of water, a water bottle, or maybe a water fountain? Those are all important sources, but water is actually in everything we eat, too. It's one of the most important components of food, and yet we rarely think about water until there's a problem. This book will talk about the ways your body uses water, the ways it reaches you, and the ways things can go wrong if your water is contaminated....
8) Gluten
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Whether you're at a supermarket, restaurant, or school bake sale, you've probably noticed that "gluten-free" foods are everywhere. But what exactly is gluten, and why are people so worried about it? This book gets to the root of the gluten controversy that's changing our diets, from its manufacture to the medical concerns that doctors are still trying to understand. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately,...
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