|
|
|||
|
||||
Overview"Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled by the proponents of diets that focus on weight loss-and explains how to make the right food decisions. She offers sound, scientifically based advice, and shows women how to finally find pleasure in eating-and eating well. Included are- Why high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are ineffective and potentially dangerous How to read and understand ""Nutrition Facts"" The formula for determining how much protein is needed Advice on whether to buy organic What ""fat-free"" really means on a label The latest information on genetically engineered foods Advice on supplements 50 recipes and more" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Miriam E. NelsonPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Perigee Books,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9780399527821ISBN 10: 0399527826 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 07 May 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMiriam E. Nelson, PhD, became a trusted expert on women's health with her bestsellingStrong Women Stay Young(Bantam, 1997),Strong Women Stay Slim(Bantam, 1998), andStrong Women, Strong Bones(Putnam, 2000) books and her monthly column inPreventionmagazine, which has reached more than three million readers since 1997. She is lead author and coauthor on original research papers that have been published in distinguished peer-reviewed journals including theJournal of the American Medical Associationand theNew England Journal of Medicine. In addition, she is aWebMDhealth and fitness expert for CNN.com. Judy Knipe is an artist and cookbook writer and editor. In addition to The Christmas Cookie Book, she has written, with Edward J. Safdie, Spa Food and New Spa Food. She divides her time between New York City and Vermont, where the inspiration for many of these cookies was born. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |