18 books like The science of food

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Vegetables Nancy Dickmann · 2010 · 24p · ≈ 48m · Moderate An introduction to different food groups and the idea that some foods are healthier than others. The books will help the reader recognise common healthy foods, understand that some foods are healthier than others, and examine different examples of each type of food. An introduction to different food groups and the idea that some foods are healthier that others. The books will help the reader… Shares: Diet, Nutrition, Food, Cooking

Advanced nutrition Carolyn D. Berdanier · 1995 · ★ 4.2 · 608p · ≈ 20h · Moderate Like its predecessors, the new and updated edition of Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Metabolism is an essential textbook for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students studying human nutrition. This book draws on inter-related sciences including biochemistry, genetics, and physiology to provide a full understanding of nutrition science. This third edition… Shares: Food Science, Nutrition, Cooking

Dimensions of food Vickie A. Vaclavik · 1992 · 344p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Following its bestselling predecessor, Dimensions of Food, Eighth Edition, provides beneficial classroom and independent, instructive material for students. Instructors will find that this textbook's organization makes it easy to use and very flexible for teaching.A variety of stimulating experiences allow the student to explore and comprehend the numerous dimensions of food. Part I of this lab… Shares: Nutrition, Food, Cooking

Food for Today Helen Kowtaluk · 1977 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Focuses on food habits and nutrition in relation to good health, consumer decisions in the market place; and basic and creative food preparation. Shares: Nutrition, Food, Cooking

The South Beach diet Arthur Agatston · 2003 · ★ 3.5 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A renowned cardiologist discusses the importance of understanding the glycemic index values of foods and presents a weight-loss program that includes meal plans and recipes. Shares: Diet, Nutrition, Food, Cooking

Foods Margaret McWilliams · 1989 · ★ 3.8 · 590p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Food and photography describe the reasons this professor of food science journeyed around the world with camera and pen in hand. Come along on her flavorful adventures. Shares: Composition, Food, Cooking

Nutrition Frances Sizer Webb · 1994 · ★ 3.6 · 848p · ≈ 28h · Moderate 1 volume (various pagings) : 28 cm Shares: Diet, Nutrition, Food, Science

Let's cook it right. Adelle Davis · 1947 · 597p · ≈ 19h · Challenging Adelle Davis, described on the back cover as “America’s most noted nutritionist,” was a controversial author of the last century whose books on health, diet and nutrition sold millions of copies. With Let’s Cook It Right, first published in 1947 and updated in 1972, Davis hoped to show “America’s housewives” how to achieve healthful, tasty, nutritious meals made mostly with whole, unrefined… Shares: Diet, Nutrition, Food, Cooking

Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé · 2022 · ★ 4.4 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Improve all areas of your health—your sleep, cravings, mood, energy, skin, weight—and even slow down aging with easy, science-based hacks to manage your blood sugar while still eating the foods you love. Glucose, or blood sugar, is a tiny molecule in our body that has a huge impact on our health. It enters our bloodstream through the starchy or sweet foods we eat. Ninety percent of us suffer… Shares: Nutrition, Food, Science

How to Eat Nigella Lawson · 1998 · 537p · ≈ 17h · Moderate The New York Times–bestselling cookbook author "reveals her mastery not only of the stove but also of the essay" with these recipes and reflections (Booklist). "Food, for me, is a constant pleasure: I like to think greedily about it, reflect deeply on it, learn from it; it provides comfort, inspiration, meaning, and beauty . . . More than just a mantra, 'cook, eat, repeat' is the… Shares: Food, Cooking

The Gene Revolution Sakiko Fukuda-Parr · 2007 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Whether or not to embrace GM technologies is a fundamental and politically charged question facing humanity in the 21st century, particularly in light of rapidly growing populations and the unknown future impacts of climate change.The Gene Revolution is the first book to bridge the gap between thenaysayers andcheerleaders and look at the issues and complexities facing developing and transitional… Shares: Food Science, Cooking

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Zhongguo zao qi ke ji qi kan hui bian Yasha Jiang · 2008 · 739p · ≈ 24h · Moderate Shares: Technology, Science

Obsolete Garrison Lovely · 2024 · 370p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Is AI a bubble or humanity’s last invention? An existing harm or an existential threat? Obsolete cuts through the hype and false binaries to answer all the AI questions you have, while raising some you probably aren’t prepared for.The richest companies in history are racing to build a machine that replaces human labor—all of it. And, as this provocative new book insists, the only surefire way… Shares: Technology, Science

The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women Megan Ramos · 2023 · ★ 3.5 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Struggling with your metabolism and hormone health? Disappointed by diets that don’t provide sustainable, long term results? Sick of feeling tired and stressed all the time? Megan Ramos was in the same position when she discovered intermittent fasting at the clinic where she was a researcher. After suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, PCOS, and type 2 diabetes, she harnessed the… Shares: Nutrition, Food, Science

The Ultimate weight solution food guide Phillip C. McGraw · 2004 · 710p · ≈ 23h · Moderate In this no-nonsense style, Dr. Phil helps you and exercise-making and start creating a no-fat environment for taking charge of your weight and your relationship with food - beginning with Dr. Phil's NEW RAPID START PLAN that will gear your body physically for accelerated weight loss. This quick and easy reference guide also includes information on: -Calorie counts for all of your high and low… Shares: Nutrition, Food

Mediterranean diet cookbook for dummies Meri Raffetto · 2011 · 388p · ≈ 12h · Moderate By providing meal planning tips and more than 160 tasty, nutritious recipes inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, Spain, and Southern France, this informative guide will help you live free of excess weight and disease. Whether you're just discovering the Mediterranean way of life or you're looking for new recipes to add to your repertoire, you'll find it easier than ever to benefit from one… Shares: Diet, Cooking

Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages William A. Alcott · 1838 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The following volume embraces the testimony, direct or indirect, of nearly one hundred individuals, besides that of societies and communities on the subject of vegetable diet. Most of these one hundred persons are, or were, persons of considerable distinction in society: and more than fifty of them were either medical men, or such as have made physiology, hygiene, anatomy, pathology, medicine, or… Shares: Diet, Food, Cooking

Guide to good food Velda L. Largen · 1979 · ★ 4.0 · 718p · ≈ 23h · Moderate Guide to Good Food is a comprehensive text designed to help you teach students about the nutrient value, appetite appeal, social significance, and cultural aspects of food. The various components of the teaching package contain numerous features that can assist you in preparing meaningful lessons for your students. - Introduction of teacher's ed. Shares: Nutrition, Food, Cooking

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