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OverviewVegan, low fat, low carb, slow carb: Every diet seems to promise a one-size-fits-all solution to health. But they ignore the diversity of human genes and how they interact with what we eat. In Food, Genes, and Culture, renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you’re Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gary Paul NabhanPublisher: Island Press Imprint: Island Press Edition: 2nd Second Edition, Revised ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781610914925ISBN 10: 1610914929 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 24 September 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought.""--Andrew Weil, M.D., author of ""The Healthy Kitchen"" and ""8 Weeks to Optimum Health"" ""[Nabhan] takes the reader on a trail of discovery...thought-provoking...the book is well worth reading, for it should stimulate an important debate about what constitutes dietary adaptations and sensitivities.""-- ""Nature"" ""This exploration of the coevolution of communities and their native foods couldn't be more timely...Mixing hard science with personal anecdotes, Nabhan convincingly argues that health comes from a genetically appropriate diet inextricably entwined with a healthy land and culture.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture.""--Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse" Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture. --Alice Waters owner of Chez Panisse Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought. --Andrew Weil M.D., author of The Healthy Kitchen and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture. --Alice Waters owner of Chez Panisse Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought. --Andrew Weil M.D., author of The Healthy Kitchen and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture. --Alice Waters owner of Chez Panisse Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought. --Andrew Weil, M.D., author of The Healthy Kitchen and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture. --Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture. --Alice Waters owner of Chez Panisse Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought. --Andrew Weil M.D., author of The Healthy Kitchen and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought. --Andrew Weil M.D., author of The Healthy Kitchen and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Author InformationGary Paul Nabhan holds the W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Arizona Southwest Center, and is the author of books including Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Land; Where Our Food Comes From; and Renewing America's Food Traditions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |