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Meatonomics: How the Rigged Economics of Meat and Dairy Make You Consume Too Much And How to Eat Better, Live Longer, and Spend Smarter
by David Robinson SimonIn this &“provocative and persuasive work,&” the health advocate reveals the dirty economics of meat—an industry that&’s eating into your wallet (Publishers Weekly). Few Americans are aware of the economic system that supports our country&’s supply of animal foods. Yet these forces affect us in a number of ways—none of them good. Though we only pay a few dollars per pound of meat at the grocery store, we pay far more in tax-fueled government subsidies—$38 billion more, to be exact. And subsidies are just one layer of meat&’s hidden cost. But in Meatonomics, lawyer and sustainability advocate David Robinson Simon offers a path toward lasting solutions. Animal food producers maintain market dominance with artificially low prices, misleading PR, and an outsized influence over legislation. But counteracting these manipulations is easy—with the economic sanity of plant-based foods. In Meatonomics, Simon demonstrates: How government-funded marketing influences what we think of as healthy eatingHow much of our money is spent to prop up the meat industryHow we can change our habits and our country for the better &“Spectacularly important.&” —John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution &“[A] well-researched, passionately written book.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Mediterranean Cookbook with 150 Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes
by Rockridge PressFrom the Publisher of New York Times Bestseller The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook makes it easy to transition to a Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest diets in the world, with 150 Mediterranean diet recipes that are delicious and easy to follow. These healthy recipes use fresh, whole foods that are low in carbohydrates and fats, and naturally high in disease-fighting phytonutrients and antioxidants. The Mediterranean diet plan is full of flavorful foods that are scientifically proven to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Let The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook change your diet forever with: 150 Savory Recipes for delicious breakfasts, salads, soups, seafood and meat dishes, snacks, desserts, and more Healthful Ingredients and super-foods packed with omega-3s, antioxidants, and fiber Detailed Information on how a Mediterranean diet can help you lose weight, feel better, and drastically improve your heart health Recipes include: Chicken Marsala, Italian Breaded Shrimp, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Greek Kebabs, Baked Ziti, and much more! The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Mediterranean Cookbook with 150 Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes will show you how to live and eat healthfully on a Mediterranean diet, without sacrificing flavor.
Mediterranean Diet For Dummies
by Rachel BermanExpert advice on transitioning to this healthy lifestyleThe Mediterranean diet is a widely respected and highly acclaimed diet based on the food and lifestyles common to the people of Greece, Cyprus, Southern France, Spain, and coastal Italy. In addition to being a healthy, extremely effective way of losing weight, the Mediterranean diet is considered an effective means of avoiding or reversing many health problems, such as cardiovascular issues, pre-Diabetes, and obesity.This hands-on, friendly guide covers the numerous health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and encourages meals that consist largely of healthy foods such as whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil and other healthy fats, fish, and foods high in Omega-3 fat content, such as seafood, nuts, beans, and dairy products. Featuring 20 delicious and nutritious recipes and chock-full of tips from consuming the best oils to whether wine is okay with meals (it is), Mediterranean Diet For Dummies serves as the formula for maximizing success in achieving ideal weight and health.Explains how switching to a Mediterranean diet can ward off the risk of many diseasesIncludes 20 tasty recipesAlso available: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For DummiesIf you've heard of this highly acclaimed and publicized diet, Mediterranean Diet For Dummies helps you make the switch.
Mediterranean Diet In a Day For Dummies
by Meri Raffetto Wendy Jo PetersonThe way to eat if you want to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.The Mediterranean diet is a way of life - one where you eats lots of fresh food and slow down. More technically, the Mediterranean diet is a modern set of guidelines inspired by traditional diet patters of southern Italy, the Greek island of Crete, and other parts of Greece. For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that Mediterranean countries have much lower occurrences of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes in their citizens than northern European countries and the United States. Mediterranean Diet In a Day For Dummies quickly gets you started on this healthy, delicious eating plan. With focused content and expert advice, you'll get a quick introduction to Mediterranean lifestyle principles and how they can help with disease prevention, weight management, and overall wellness. You'll discover how to tie all the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle concepts together and see what a Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid looks like. With a focus on eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and seafood; eating less meat; and choosing healthy fats such as olive oil. The lifestyle also includes a focus the importance of fun activities, time shared with family and friends and an overall passion for life! With helpful charts and tables, you'll get listings of antioxidant-rich foods, health benefits by the color of your food, and cooking charts. You'll get detailed steps for building your meals with the Mediterranean mindset and easy-to-follow plans that list the foods, oils, herbs and spices, and cooking times that make it easy to get started. You'll even get a peek at a sample meal makeover - taking a traditional meal and making it a Mediterranean meal. Related Title: When you are ready for recipes, make your next book purchase, Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies. With over 150 recipes it is a terrific follow up to this get started guide.
The Mediterranean Slow Cooker
by Michele ScicoloneSlow-cooking techniques for delicious dishes from the Mediterranean region, from a New York Times–bestselling cookbook author! With the combination of tradition, innovation, and ease that have made her recipes so popular, Michele Scicolone gathers intriguing dishes from every corner of the Mediterranean and streamlines them for the slow cooker. The range is eye-opening: from simplified and freshened classics like Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta to Israeli Sweet and Sour Meatballs to Moroccan Vegetable Tagine to Coffee-Caramel Flan from Spain. Scicolone also serves up a profusion of fascinating lesser-known dishes: Creamy Polenta Lasagna, Port-Braised Chicken from Portugal, Spiced Frittata from Tunisia, and Bandit&’s Lamb—as well as her own seductive creations, like Cannoli Cheesecake.
The Mediterranean Slow Cooker
by Michele ScicoloneWith the combination of tradition, innovation, and ease that have made her recipes so popular, Michele Scicolone gathers intriguing dishes from every corner of the Mediterranean and streamlines them for the slow cooker. The range is eye-opening: from simplified and freshened classics like Greek shrimp with tomatoes and feta, to Israeli sweet-and-sour meatballs, to Moroccan vegetable tagine, to coffee-caramel flan from Spain. But Scicolone also serves up a profusion of fascinating lesser-known dishes, such as a creamy polenta lasagna, a port-braised chicken from Portugal, a spiced frittata from Tunisia, and BanditâTMs Lamb, as well as her own seductive creations, like Cannoli Cheesecake.
Meet Me in Munich: A Beer Lover's Guide to Oktoberfest
by Moses WolffMunich's Oktoberfest, held each year since 1810 from late September through the first weekend in October, is one of the most famous events in Germany. It is a beer drinker's paradise--over the course of sixteen days, more than six million visitors consume nearly two million gallons of specially brewed Oktoberfest beer. For the first-time visitor to the Wies'n (a meadow near Munich's center dedicated to the festival), Oktoberfest can be a little overwhelming. Fortunately, Moses Wolff hasn't missed a day of Oktoberfest in years, and he knows the festival like the back of his hand.
Meet the Baker (People Around Town)
by Joyce JeffriesHow a baker makes the breads, pies, and cakes that we love to eat is revealed though fun, engaging text.
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese
by Stephanie Stiavetti Garrett Mccord Michael RuhlmanA cookbook that reinvents the American classic, macaroni and cheese, with gourmet ingredients, handcrafted artisan cheeses, and unique flavor combinations.MELT: THE ART OF MACARONI AND CHEESE is the first book to marry the American standard, macaroni and cheese, with handcrafted artisan cheeses and a wide array of pastas, producing dishes that are both classic and chic. Home cooks of all levels will be encouraged to incorporate fresh, simple ingredients into the everyday comfort food they know and love. Featuring such unexpected and delicious combinations as Beecher's Flagship Cheddar with Avocado, Lime, and Shell Pasta; Drunken Goat, Fennel, Edamame, Mint, and Rotini; and Pumpkin Stuffed with Fontina, Italian Sausage, and Macaroni, MELT takes mac and cheese out of the box and elevates it to a level that will delight even the most sophisticated palates.With gorgeous color photography throughout, MELT is a compendium of inventive recipes that will add a fresh twist to the family dinner or play a starring role at your next dinner party.
The Men's Health Diet: 27 Days to Sculpted Abs, Maximum Muscle & Superhuman Sex! (Men's Health)
by Stephen Perrine Adam Bornstein Heather Hurlock Editors of Men's HealthFor more than 20 years, Men's Health has been America's number one source of health, fitness, and weight-loss information. They've tested every workout, chowed down on every food, and consulted the top exercise and nutrition experts in the world. Now, this valuable expertise is boiled down into one plan that will revolutionize weight loss: The Men's Health Diet is a proven program backed by cutting-edge research that works with a reader's body to build muscle and shed pounds-in just 27 days!This unique program is built around 7 supersimple Rules of the Ripped-scientifically proven, breakthrough strategies that often run counter to standard "diet" advice (like Rule #7: Eat whatever you want at least 20 percent of the time!). Built around eight "Fast & Lean" superfood groups, The Men's Health Diet is so easy, so effective, readers can't help but turn fat into muscle and stay strong and lean for life!Features include: 101 Tips That Will Change Your Life in 10 Seconds or Less; The Men's Health Muscle System exercise plan; and the 250 Best Foods for Men. Packed with easy-to-prepare recipes, hundreds of helpful tips, and weekly workout plans, this is the ultimate secret weapon for a stronger, leaner, more muscular body.
The Metabolic Clock Cookbook: Recipes to Speed Up Your Metabolism
by Julie RennieIn Legends of the Track: Australia's champion jockeys and trainers, best-selling author Alan Whiticker tells the stories of 25 modern-era horse racing greats. This book celebrates the careers of champions trainers such as Bart Cummings, Tommy Smith, Colin Hayes, Gai Waterhouse, Lee Freedman and Chris Waller, and features interviews with the best jockeys of the modern era – Ron Quinton, Darren Beadman, Shane Dye, Hugh Bowman, Damien Oliver, Glen Boss and James McDonald. With full career statistics for each chapter and dozens of rare photos, Legends of the Track details the greatest achievements in a wonderful sporting era of Australian horse racing.
Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (Frontiers In Metabolism/neurobiology Ser. #No. 1)
by Keith N. FraynThe important Third Edition of this successful book conveys a modern and integrated picture of metabolism and metabolic regulation. Explaining difficult concepts with unequalled clarity, author Keith Frayn provides the reader with an essential guide to the subject. Covering topics such as energy balance, body weight regulation and how the body copes with extreme situations, this book illustrates how metabolic regulation allows the human body to adapt to many different conditions. Changes throughout the new edition include: Extensive chapter updates Clear and accessible 2-color diagrams Q&A sections online at www.wiley.com/go/frayn to facilitate learning Frayn has written a book which will continue to be an extremely valuable tool for scientists, practitioners and students working and studying across a broad range of allied health sciences including medicine, biochemistry, nutrition, dietetics, sports science and nursing.
El método CLEAN para el intestino: El método definitivo para prevenir las enfermedades y mejorar radicalmente tu sa
by Alejandro JungerEl método definitivo para prevenir las enfermedades y mejorar radicalmente tu salud. Hoy en día, la mayoría de los padecimientos diagnosticados encuentran su raíz en el intestino: un sistema poderoso y complicado diseñado para proteger y sanar nuestro organismo cada instante de nuestra vida. Tristemente casi todos tenemos dañado este sistema extraordinario, por lo que vamos por la vida sufriendo las consecuencias: las enfermedades crónicas van en aumento y todos parecen estar sufriendo de algo, realizándose exámenes y tomando medicamentos recetados o sin receta. En El método CLEAN para el intestino, el autor de Clean -éxito en ventas del New York Times- nos brinda el programa más avanzado para eliminar desde los más pequeños hasta los más grandes problemas de salud: exceso de peso, dolor crónico, alergias, enfermedades del corazón, inflamación, desórdenes del sistema inmunológico y depresión. Gracias al doctor Alejandro Junger, ya no tenemos que estar enfermos para recuperar la salud. En lugar de #tapar el sol con un dedo# tratando los síntomas conforme se manifiestan, este maravilloso libro nos da una estrategia preventiva para atacar las enfermedades antes de que se instalen en el intestino. Sin importar cuál sea tu estado de salud actual, con este programa eliminarás padecimientos cotidianos, revertirás enfermedades crónicas y alcanzarás un estado de salud duradero. Reseñas: «El método CLEAN para el intestino es ¡absolutamente fantástico!... es una guía valiosa a un estilo de vida duradero y sostenible de salud y felicidad. Bravo.» Jeremy London, MD, cirujano cardiovascular, torácico y vascular en Savannah Vascular and Cardiac Institute «El Dr. Junger acertó totalmente en El método CLEAN para el intestino. El primer paso para sanar tu salud es sanar tu intestino. Si tú o alguien que conoces quiere alcanzar un estado de salud óptimo, leer este libro es esencial.» Amy Myers, MD, fundadora y directora clínica de Austin UltraHealth «El método CLEAN para el intestino del Dr. Junger es sorprendente. Este programa claro y completo encaja perfectamente con métodos espirituales y nutricionales holísticos, empíricos y probados para lograr que el microbioma, nuestra microcomunidad interna, vuelva a ponerse de nuestro lado para lograr una existencia dichosa.» Robert Thurman, Profesor Jey Tsong Khapa del programa de estudios budistas de Columbia University y cofundador de Tibet House.
The Mexican Slow Cooker: Recipes for Mole, Enchiladas, Carnitas, Chile Verde Pork, and More Favorites
by Deborah SchneiderA collection of 55 fix it and forget it recipes for Mexican favorites from an award-winning Mexican cooking authority, in a stylish, engaging package.When acclaimed chef and cookbook author Deborah Schneider discovered that using her trusty slow cooker to make authentic Mexican recipes actually enhanced their flavor while dramatically reducing active cooking time, it was a revelation. Packed with Schneider’s favorite south-of-the-border recipes such as Tortilla Soup, zesty barbacoa beef, famed Mole Negro, the best tamales she has ever made, and more, The Mexican Slow Cooker delivers sophisticated meals and complex flavors, all with the ease and convenience that have made slow cookers enormously popular.
Michael Caines At Home
by Michael CainesMichael Caines, MBE, is a truly original British chef, who has created innovative and original dishes which have earned him two Michelin stars and numerous awards and accolades, including ‘the UK’s best all round restaurant’ (Hardens) and ‘perfect in every way’ (Sunday Times). For the last three years his flag ship restaurant, Gidleigh Park in Devon has been voted second only to Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck as Britain's best restaurant.Michael Caines at Home is his first book which contains nearly 100 exciting, delicious recipes suitable for cooking in domestic kitchens, distilled from a life time of passionate cooking.
Michael Chiarello's Live Fire: 125 Recipes for Cooking Outdoors
by Michael Chiarello Frankie Frankeny Ann Krueger Spivack Claudia SansoneHe's a Top Chef master, an Iron Chef, an Emmy Award-winning television host, a booked-solid restaurateur, and his cookbooks have sold half a million copies. And, at heart, Michael Chiarello is a master of cooking over fire. This passion and Michael's great gifts for sharing his cooking philosophy (described by Publisher's Weekly as "cooking is craft") and his recipes with such ease and enthusiasm infuse Live Fire, a book destined to fire up the cooking of anyone who takes pride in their grilling. Live Fire features many ways to cook with open flame and embers: the beloved backyard grill, of course, and also using a fire pit, spit, or rotisserie, and more. Here are 125 of Michael's surefire recipes for all courses and 100 sumptuous photographs. All this makes Live Fire a substantial volume o be pored over for years to come--and a grilling book unlike any other.
Michael Dell: From Child Entrepreneur to Computer Magnate (Extraordinary Success with a High School)
by Shaina C. IndovinoIn the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree--but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. Michael Dell was one of those people. At an early age, Michael was making money using his above-average intellect. The computer company founder began his high-tech career in his college dorm room, selling upgrades for personal computers. Today, Dell Computers is one of the biggest PC manufacturers in the world, selling computers to people around the world. And what's most amazing about his story is that the computer magnate has done it all without a college degree!
Michael Symon's 5 in 5: 5 Fresh Ingredients + 5 Minutes = 120 Fantastic Dinners
by Michael Symon Douglas TrattnerCohost of The Chew and Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon shares 120 superfast easy recipes for busy cooks--perfect for weeknights.With his boisterous laugh and Midwestern charm, Michael Symon has become one of the most beloved cooking personalities on television. For ABC's The Chew, he developed a brilliant, simple formula to help home cooks pull together fresh, from-scratch meals on weeknights: a maximum of five fresh ingredients that cook in five minutes. This cookbook ties into the segment, featuring dazzlingly quick, satisfying dinners that the whole family will love. Michael first teaches readers how to set up their pantries with essentials that make whipping up dinner easy. Then he shares 120 recipes for pastas, skillet dinners, egg dishes, grilled mains, kebabs, foil packets, and sandwiches illustrated in 75 photographs. This is streamlined cooking for busy families and firmly solves the "what's for dinner?" conundrum for home cooks everywhere.
Michigan's Town and Country Inns (Fifth Edition)
by Susan NewhofThe fifth edition of Michigan’s Town & Country Inns is a guide to more than 50 inns, bed-and-breakfast homes, and historic lodgings in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. Choose from lighthouses anchored to the rugged shores of Lake Superior, Victorian mansions built by lumber and mining barons, rustic log lodges, and romantic small town hideaways. Meet the innkeepers themselves, who range from retired military officers and corporate heads to artists and poets. You’ll find detailed descriptions of the accommodations along with information about rates, suitability for children, and policies on smoking and pets. Get a sense of the flavor and mood of each and learn about fun things to do in the surrounding areas. Numerous photos enhance the descriptions and provide a visitor’s-eye view of some of the most unusual and delightful places to stay in Michigan.
Mighty Spice Express Cookbook
by John Gregory SmithJohn Gregory-Smith's new book is a revelation. Drawing inspiration from Thailand, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Mexico, Turkey, and Morocco, Gregory-Smith has created recipes that are super-quick to prepare and full of savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a Mighty Bite, a Not Quite Lunch, a Midweek Lifesaver, Something Spectacular, or a Naughty but Nice recipe, even the most complicated meal takes less than 45 minutes to make. Try the Taiwanese Beef Noodles, ready in 15 minutes, and made with a mix of spices that don't take long to cook, or his Cinnamon Fig Tarts, which you can make in 25 minutes. Here you'll find exotic flavors and tongue-tingling spices from every corner of the globe--all super fast.With Mighty Spice Express, your spicy dishes don't have to simmer for hours or steep in complicated mixtures. Put away the pestle and mortar. Get all the taste without the sweat.
Milk to Ice Cream (Rookie Read-about Science: How Things Are Made)
by Lisa M. Herrington"How is ice cream made?"Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, "How is ice cream made?" Milk to Ice Cream lets kids follow the exciting step-by-step process as milk goes from farm to factory where it becomes a cold, creamy treat.
The Mini-Fast Diet: Burn Fat Faster Than Ever with the Simple Science of Intermittent Fasting
by Peggy Dace Julian WhitakerIn this breakthrough plan by a renowned wellness doctor, one simple lifestyle change can help reverse metabolic syndrome, drop pounds, and lower insulin levels and blood pressure. The magic secret? A clinically proven, research-backed mini-fast that drives the body into an extreme fat-burning state called ketosis. Just skip breakfast, then add a simple exercise program to burn even more fat. After the mini-fast, eat normally for the rest of the day, focusing on proper portions of lean protein, vegetables, and low-fat, low-glycemic carbs. No counting calories—and no hunger. Readers will learn everything they need to follow this expertly designed program, plus: • How to kickstart and stay in ketosis • A 2-week sample meal plan with more than 50 easy, delicious recipes • Advice on safe, effective exercise habits, plus an illustrated guide to the fitness plan • Success stories from people who have changed their lives with the diet • Science on how the program helps fight or prevent diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and more
The Ministry of Thin: How the Pursuit of Perfection Got Out of Control
by Emma WoolfThe Ministry of Thin takes an unflinching look at how the modern obsession with weight loss, youth, beauty and perfection got out of control. Emma Woolf, author of An Apple a Day, explores how we might all be able to stop hating and start liking our own bodies again. And she dares to ask: if losing weight is the answer, what is the question?
The Ministry of Thin: How the Pursuit of Perfection Got Out of Control
by Emma WoolfThe Ministry of Thin takes an unflinching look at how the modern obsession with weight loss, youth, beauty and perfection got out of control. Emma Woolf, author of An Apple a Day, explores how we might all be able to stop hating and start liking our own bodies again. And she dares to ask: if losing weight is the answer, what is the question?
The Miracle Berry Diet Cookbook
by Homaro CantuEXPERIENCE THE FOOD REVOLUTION! What if you could eliminate the sugar from your favorite comfort foods without sacrificing the flavors you love? What if you could alter the taste of your meals so that even the most wholesome dish was as good as dessert? What if the simple solution to years of frustrating health and dieting woes was a small, mild-tasting fruit? WHAT IF THIS COOKBOOK COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE? One of the most innovative chefs of our time, Homaro Cantu unveils the amazing properties of the organic, all-natural miracle berry and shares more than 150 carefully tested, scrumptious, and easy-to-follow recipes that can completely transform your diet. HOW DOES IT WORK? The miracle berry temporarily blocks your ability to taste sour flavors and makes even the most bitter of foods mouthwateringly delicious. When used correctly, this extraordinary fruit allows you to replace the sugar and artificial sweeteners in your favorite recipes with low-glycemic foods such as lemons, limes, vinegar, and sour cream. The miracle berry can make anyone's life just a little bit sweeter. The Miracle Berry Diet Cookbook will answer all of your questions, from how this tiny fruit works, to where to get it, and even how to grow it yourself. You'll also learn how to mix "flavor-tripping" cocktails for your friends! The future of food is here! You may never look at another cookbook again! *** TRANSFORM SOUR FOODS INTO EXTRAORDINARY SWEET-TASTING TREATS All-natural and organic, the miracle berry will alter your taste buds and add new depth to bitter, salty, and spicy flavors. It especially turns sour flavors into sweet ones, eliminating the need for adding refined sugar or artificial sweeteners to your foods and beverages. You can lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and eat healthier with the miracle berry! Here is just a brief list of how the miracle berry can trick your taste buds: * Lemons will taste like lemonade. (Add lemon juice to your coffee instead of sugar!) * Limes will be as sweet as oranges. * Even the most flavorless tomatoes will taste perfectly ripe. * Bananas will have notes of passion fruit or pineapple. * Hot sauce will have layers of pepper flavors--not just heat. * Pineapple will taste like pure candy. MORE THAN 150 DELICIOUS RECIPES!