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PESO IDEAL, EL (EBOOK)
by Cecilia Garau"A través de su enfoque familiar y nutricional, Cecilia Garau estimula la planificación y el comer consciente ofreciendo recursos prácticos. Lo que sugiere es posible, y su mirada positiva permite construir una noción sobre cómo mejorar el acto de comer con cambios simples, al alcance de todos." ALBERTO CORMILLOT El peso ideal está destinado a convertirse en la biblia de la nutrición argentina. El ABC de la alimentación saludable para reeducar nuestro paladar, dejar de lado las dietas mágicas y las conductas obsesivas relacionadas con la comida, y al fin aprender a comer. Cecilia Garau cuenta con la experiencia profesional y propia, porque ella misma mantiene su peso ideal con naturalidad. Así, tira por la borda varios mitos que nada tienen que ver con la buena alimentación y nos explica cómo funcionan las dietas más famosas y por qué son peligrosas a largo plazo. Nos enseña a autodiagnosticar cómo comemos, a descifrar qué se esconde detrás de las etiquetas de los productos, a comprar mejores alimentos, a conocer qué deben comer los niños y las embarazadas, a comer en familia, en salidas- como dice la autora- a pasar "de la cajita feliz a la caja de herramientas para aprender a alimentarnos". Este libro nos acerca a la ciencia de la nutrición para descubrir todo lo que no sabemos sobre nuestra alimentación.
QUE COME MI HIJO (EBOOK)
by Lucio TenninaHoy circula mucha información equivocada acerca de los alimentos. Lucio Tennina, experto médico nutricionista de gran trayectoria y éxito probado, escucha hace años a padres desorientados acerca de la comida con la que alimentan a sus hijos e insiste en que la clave sigue siendo saber para comer. Este libro tiene ese punto de partida. Luego de la lactancia, cuando se amplía la dieta del niño, qué hacemos? Por qué el bebé come verduras hasta el año y medio y luego las detesta? Qué le transmitimos? Qué come mi hijo explica de manera clara qué deben comer los chicos en cada etapa de crecimiento y cómo deben incorporar los alimentos para adecuarlos a los cambios que se van sucediendo en sus cuerpos y a las necesidades que estos conllevan. Incluye menús semanales con un completo equilibrio de nutrientes y viandas escolares aconsejables para cada día de la semana. Al cuidar la salud de nuestros hijos, vamos también a cuidar la propia. Qué come mi hijo es una oportunidad para mejorar la calidad de vida de toda la familia y ayudar a nuestros niños en el desarrollo de una vida sana.
The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries
by Sam TalbotSam Talbot is a professional chef, restaurateur, surfer, painter, philanthropist, and, since the age of 12, type 1 diabetic. Yet he has not let the disease stop him from living a rich life packed with energy, adventure, and achievement--culinary and otherwise. In his first, much-anticipated book, he recounts how diabetes has affected but not compromised his life or career, and he shares his own tips--alongside those from other famous diabetics like Halle Berry, Larry King, and Tommy Lee--on how to handle everything from work and hobbies to relationships and travel with discipline and enthusiasm. To round out this advice, he offers bits of foodie wisdom and 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes anybody, diabetic or not, can prepare and enjoy. Heartfelt, entertaining, and backed by real-life experience and solid medical expertise, The Sweet Life will give readers hope, inspiration, and the proof they need to realize that life with diabetes isn't about diabetes: It's about living.
La Dieta de 17 Dias
by Dr Mike MorenoSi necesitas perder peso rápido y de manera segura, eficaz y duradera, ¡este es el libro para ti! La Dieta de 17 Días del Dr. Mike Moreno se basa en métodos comprobados para ayudarte a perder peso y mantenerlo a raya por siempre, bien sea que tengas que perder 10 libras o 100. Su programa revolucionario regulará el metabolismo de tu cuerpo para que quemes grasa todo el día. El programa está estructurado en torno a cuatro ciclos de 17 días: Acelerar: la fase de pérdida rápida de peso que te ayudará a eliminar de tu sistema el azúcar y la grasa acumulada. Activar: es la fase del reinicio de tu metabolismo, alternando días de calorías bajas y altas para ayudarte a eliminar grasa corporal. Lograr: esta fase consiste en aprender a controlar las porciones y a introducir nuevas rutinas de acondicionamiento. Llegar: es una combinación de los tres primeros ciclos para mantener buenos hábitos para siempre. ¡Puedes disfrutar de tus comidas favoritas los fines de semana! Esta no es una dieta basada en una pequeña lista de alimentos aprobados, rutinas de ejercicio extenuante o conteos de calorías poco realistas que te dejan insatisfecha y con hambre. La moderación y las porciones adecuadas son factores clave en La Dieta de 17 Días; el truco consiste en descubrir los alimentos y las rutinas que funcionen mejor con tu verdadero estilo de vida. Es por eso que el libro está lleno de consejos para evitar las trampas de alimentos habituales como las vacaciones, comer por fuera para probar diferentes cocinas, o simplemente un frasco de dulces tentadores. Cada fase cuenta con una extensa lista de alimentos, recetas y muestras de programas de comidas para que las compras de alimentos sea fácil. La Dieta de 17 Días es un programa sencillo con el que obtendrás grandes resultados si lo sigues y dejas que el Dr. Mike te ayude a lo largo del camino. Independiente- mente de que éste sea tu primer intento o el número cincuenta con una dieta, tienes que creer que puedes hacer esto. Lo importante ahora es concentrarte en tus objetivos, identificar qué necesitas para lograrlos, y tomar medidas para comenzar el proceso. Tu salud y tu felicidad son importantes, así que sé fuerte, cree en ti, ¡y deja que tu Dieta de 17 Días comience ahora mismo!
The Virgin Diet
by Jj VirginYour fat is not your fault.Are you eating all the right things-low-fat yogurt, egg-white omelets, whole-grain bread, even tofu-but still can't lose the weight? Your favorite "diet" foods may be to blame.In this groundbreaking program, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin reveals the real secret behind weight gain-food intolerance. A negative reaction to certain foods like dairy or gluten can sabotage your health by triggering inflammation and causing a host of nasty symptoms like bloating, breakouts, headaches, achy joints and-worst of all-stubborn weight gain.On The Virgin Diet, you'll eat plenty of anti-inflammatory, healing foods to reclaim your health and reset your metabolism, while avoiding the 7 foods that are most likely to cause food intolerance. You'll never feel hungry or deprived, and in just one week, you'll drop up to 7 pounds, lose belly bloat, gain energy, clear up inflammation and look and feel years younger. And that's just the beginning!
What Explains the Rise in Food Price Volatility?
by Shaun K. RoacheA report from the International Monetary Fund.
World Food Prices and Monetary Policy
by Luis A. V. Catão Roberto ChangA report from the International Monetary Fund.
500 Best Quinoa Recipes: Using Nature's Superfood for Gluten-Free Breakfasts, Mains, Desserts and More
by Camilla V. SaulsburyHundreds of meal ideas for incorporating this delicious protein powerhouse into your cooking repertoire. By now you've probably heard and seen all the positive press about quinoa -- it's now firmly established in the superfoods hall of fame. Not only is quinoa high in protein (more than any other grain) but the protein it supplies is complete protein, which means it includes all the essential amino acids. It's also an excellent source of magnesium, folate, phosphorus, iron and fiber so it's an ideal ingredient for vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians. And because it's also gluten-free, it's a valuable ingredient for anyone affected by gluten intolerance. Quinoa naturally has a wonderful texture (reminiscent of couscous) and a delicious nutty flavor, is quick and easy to work with and is now readily and inexpensively available in grocery and health food stores. And because it comes in so many different forms -- like puffed, rolled, as a flour or whole (seeds) -- it lends itself to a myriad of recipe ideas. Camilla, with her degree in food studies, has created mouthwatering quinoa recipes suitable for every meal and occasion -- these excellent recipes are sure to become a mainstay in home kitchens. Get your breakfast off to an excellent start with either Quinoa Granola, Chorizo-Quinoa Hash Browns or a Quick Quinoa Breakfast Burrito with enough energy to burn through to the afternoon. Your next get-together can be both delicious and nutritious with Smoky Quinoa-Sausage Sliders, Herbed Cornbread Bites or Quinoa-Olive Tapenade. These recipes take you from breakfast and appetizers to soups, stews, chilis, meatless mains, lean chicken, meat and fish entrees, to breads, muffins, scones, salads and side dishes. Camilla also includes comprehensive and interesting information on the nutritional values and history of quinoa along with handy tips and techniques for preparation.
Don't Be a Donkey
by Chadd McarthurDon't be a Donkey is a true story about the life and career of Chef Chadd McArthur. It is about the lessons, about both kitchen and life, that he learned while working for Gordon Ramsay. Eighteen hours a day, five days a week... when you work with a great chef and leader that much, his wisdom will rub off on you, and at times traumatize you. The lessons learned will stick with Chef McArthur for the rest of his life, and now, with funny stories and clever insights into working with one of the world's most well-known chefs, he's sharing them in this very audiobook. From having Chef Gordon Ramsay himself fling a ravioli at him, to the integrity with which Ramsay dealt with the death of a colleague, Chef McArthur has a lot to tell about his three years spent working in Ramsay's flagship restaurant in London, sometimes directly under the man himself. Each chapter also includes a recipe, some created wholly by the author,and some influenced by Chef Ramsay's own signature dishes. Enjoy this fresh new take on Gordon Ramsay, and the challenges of a chef who survived Ramsay's kitchen for years.
The Real Secret to Optimal Health
by Anthony GaleaWorld renowned sports medicine physician, Dr. Anthony Galea reveals the secret to optimum mental and physical health. With Dr. Galea's background in science he helps the listener understand how their body works and how to reach its full potential. You will learn:how to turn back the age clock by understanding how spirituality, diet and exercise all work together to create the perfect working machine. what star athletes such as: Tiger Woods, A-Rod or the Olympic athletes follow in their diet and exercise.how to balance your blood chemistry and hormone levelswhy diets failhow to develop a perfect eating plan that's easy to follow, effective and won't leave you feeling hungrywhat foods that have a positive effect on your body and those you should avoidexercises you can begin at any fitness level and will only take minutes a day to followcauses and treatments of common injurieshow 10 minutes of meditation a will help give you a more youthful appearance
More Peas, Thank You
by Sarah MathenyThere's no gimmick here.You really can teach your family to love their veggies. That the best foods don't come with a special prize inside. That health doesn't come in a package or have a nutrition label.Sarah Matheny, creator of the popular blog and the New York Times bestselling book Peas and Thank You returns with even more mouthwatering recipes that are guaranteed to please the whole family.More Peas, Thank You deliciously pairs vegetarian recipes and stories from a mainstream family eating a not-so-mainstream diet. "Mama Pea" has lightened up family favorites like cinnamon rolls, tacos, lasagna and brownies, using fresh, nutritious ingredients. From hearty breakfasts to easy snacks and tempting desserts, there's something here for everyone to love.So pull up a chair at the Peas' table and visit that place where delicious food and family fun intertwine. There's always room for more.
The Beauty Detox Foods
by Kimberly SnyderIn her bestselling book, The Beauty Detox Solution, Kimberly Snyder-one of Hollywood's top celebrity nutritionists and beauty experts-shared the groundbreaking program that keeps her A-list clientele in red-carpet shape. Now you can get the star treatment with this guide to the top 50 beauty foods that will make you more beautiful from the inside out. Stop wasting your money on fancy, expensive beauty products and get real results, while spending less at your neighborhood grocery.- Enjoy avocados and sweet potatoes for youthful, glowing skin - Snack on pumpkin seeds for lustrous hair - Eat bananas and celery to diminish under-eye circlesWith over 85 recipes that taste as good as they make you look, you can finally take charge of your health and beauty-one delicious bite at a time.
Betty Crocker Cookbook 11th edition
by Betty CrockerRepresenting its most thorough revision ever, the Betty Crocker Cookbook, 11th Edition includes hundreds of new recipes, three new chapters, and icons that showcase how we cook today—faster, healthier, and with many more flavors. New features celebrate the book's expertise and heritage with repertoire-building recipe lessons and fresh twists on American classics. With nearly 1,100 gorgeous new photos and 1,500 recipes, as well as invaluable cooking guidance, The Big Red Cookbook is better and more comprehensive than ever before. The book features:
Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure
by Lorna J. SassUnder pressure to prepare a quick, nutritious dinner? Under pressure to reduce your fat and cholesterol? When the pressure's on for a great vegetarian meal on the run, turn to Lorna Sass's second guide to the safe and delicious use of the pressure cooker. Following the phenomenal success of Cooking Under Pressure, this collection of recipes dispels the myth of the difficult-to-use pressure cooker -- which is in fact easier and faster than the microwave -- and shows how vegetarian fare can be vibrantly colorful and full of flavor! Bursting with rich soups, hearty stews and casseroles, zesty curries, and flavor-packed chilis, Great Vegetarion Cooking Under Pressure brings together over 150 recipes, most with cooking times of under ten minutes. Arrive in Provence with a two-minute soupe au pistou laced with garlic and fennel; serve up an elegant zucchini bisque with tomatoes and fresh basil in just five minutes; or prepare a polenta good enough for a palazzo in only ten minutes. There are also scores of perfect vegetable side dish recipes, with an instructive chart detailing how to prepare everything from artichokes to zucchini. Lorna Sass devotes special attention to grains -- a vital part of the healthy diet -- and shows how brown rice, millet, couscous, quinoa, and bulgur can turn from gourmet store items into staples of your pantry. Whether it's Risotto with Broccoli Rabe and White Beans in five minutes, or Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous in just six, these recipes lock in delicious nutrition without tying up precious time. There's even a section about the splendid desserts that are possible with the pressure cooker, like Banana Pudding Cake and Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Filled with informative sections about the equipment, ingredients, and language of pressure cooking, suggestions for theme menus, and mail-order resources, this compendium of high-quality, high-fiber, low-fat (and mostly cholesterol-free) dishes will become an essential guide for today's bustling cook.
Better Homes and Gardens Year-Round Slow Cooker Recipes
by Better Homes GardensNow you can prepare fuss-free slow cooker meals all year long This book is unlike any other slow cooker book. You'll find delicious year-round fare that you never imagined could come out of your slow cooker. It's true that slow cookers are perfect for simple hearty, comforting winter meals-and you'll find hundreds of tempting traditional and innovative recipes for them. But slow cookers can also produce great dishes-and save you time, effort, and money-throughout the year. This one-stop, comprehensive collection features hundreds of slow cooker recipes-from appetizers to main courses to desserts-that are simple to prepare and satisfying for your whole family to eat. Includes hundreds of delicious, seasonal recipes, including appetizers and snacks, breakfasts and brunches, soups and stews, casseroles, main dishes, sides, and desserts Features hundreds of gorgeous photographs offering mouthwatering inspiration Offers tips, hints, and cooking shortcuts that make prepping and cooking easier and faster than ever Special icons highlight recipes that are ideal for warm weather Includes special-occasion menus, from holiday parties to picnics in the park Whether you're full-time soup lover or just love a meal that's simple and easy to prepare, this is the ultimate soup cookbook for you.
The American Way of Eating
by Tracie McmillanWhat if you can't afford nine-dollar tomatoes? That was the question award-winning journalist Tracie McMillan couldn't escape as she watched the debate about America's meals unfold, one that urges us to pay food's true cost--which is to say, pay more. So in 2009 McMillan embarked on a groundbreaking undercover journey to see what it takes to eat well in America. For nearly a year, she worked, ate, and lived alongside the working poor to examine how Americans eat when price matters. From the fields of California, a Walmart produce aisle outside of Detroit, and the kitchen of a New York City Applebee's, McMillan takes us into the heart of America's meals. With startling intimacy she portrays the lives and food of Mexican garlic crews, Midwestern produce managers, and Caribbean line cooks, while also chronicling her own attempts to live and eat on meager wages. Along the way, she asked the questions still facing America a decade after the declaration of an obesity epidemic: Why do we eat the way we do? And how can we change it? To find out, McMillan goes beyond the food on her plate to examine the national prio-rities that put it there. With her absorbing blend of riveting narrative and formidable investigative reporting, McMillan takes us from dusty fields to clanging restaurant kitchens, linking her work to the quality of our meals--and always placing her observations in the context of America's approach not just to farms and kitchens but to wages and work. The surprising answers that McMillan found on her journey have profound implications for our food and agriculture, and also for how we see ourselves as a nation. Through stunning reportage, Tracie McMillan makes the simple case that--city or country, rich or poor--everyone wants good food. Fearlessly reported and beautifully written, The American Way of Eating goes beyond statistics and culture wars to deliver a book that is fiercely intelligent and compulsively readable. Talking about dinner will never be the same again.
Great Party Dips
by Peggy Fallon Alexandra GrablewskiDips are the perfect party foods, and this full-color cookbook gives you more than 60 recipes that will add pizzazz to any party?cool dips, hot dips, salsas, spreads, p?t?s, and even recipes for dessert dips. You?ll find recipes for all your favorites, each with a special twist, as well as lots of new and exciting choices like Rockin? Moroccan Salsa, Artichoke-Asiago Dip with Lemon, and Deviled Shrimp with Bacon.
Great Party Fondues
by Peggy FallonImpress your guests and take home entertaining to a new level with the recipes from Great Party Fondues, a guide to everything you need to know about preparing and serving great-tasting fondue with expert advice on fondue pots, ingredients, safety, and even etiquette. Whether they prefer cheese, savory, or dessert fondues, your guests will devour traditional favorites like Classic Swiss Fondue, international dishes like Rumaki, and innovative new recipes like Chipotle Sweet Potato Fondue. Twenty-eight stylish color photographs show will inspire you to follow the straightforward advice and no-fuss recipes.
Weight Watchers 360 Veg Power
by Inc. Weight Watchers InternationalMeatless meals can be delicious, satisfying, and filling--and Veg Power! shows you how. With recipes using 70 varieties of vegetables, 21 fruits, 14 whole grains, and 12 dried beans, peas, and lentils', these dishes will convince you that eating vegetarian is healthy and hearty. Pack the protein into breakfast with Fruit and Nut Energy Bars, French Toast Pudding, and Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata. Enjoy soy in a new way with meals like Curried Edamame and Vegetables, Tempeh and Mushroom Bolognese, and Miso Seitan and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Crank up the slow cooker for comforting Curried Parsnip Soup, Fennel Avgolemono, Red Lentil and Coconut Stew, and many more. Try your favorite chicken recipes--without the chicken: Tofu Parmesan, BBQ Tofu, and Curried Tofu Salad. Veg Power! is not just for vegetarians. Even meat-loving families will welcome these flavorful meals on a day or two a week when you want to enjoy a healthful meatless meal. And, when you're not in the mood for a vegetarian meal, look for our "Can't Commit?" tips throughout the book for ideas on how to add meat to 'many of the recipes. With 140 fresh recipes and 40 mouth-watering photographs, Veg Power! will make you love eating your veggies!
UnDiet
by Meghan TelpnerA toolbox for a complete lifestyle transformation -- from a holistic nutritionist with an inspiring and practical message. Is it possible to look and feel your absolute best while eating the most delicious food and avoiding the trap of diet deprivation and calorie counting? Meghan Telpner's UnDiet reimagines the way we look at our health and our ability to change it. Infused with her signature humor, enthusiasm, and accessibility, Meghan inspires readers to question paradigms; take ownership over their health; and join her in reinventing their lives, one small change at a time. UnDiet offers a motivating lifestyle makeover that is more fun than any other diet -- with lifelong, life-changing results. Featuring: * Practical nutrition information * 40 easy and delectable gluten-free recipes * Comprehensive meal plan * Complete 8-week transition program * Lifestyle advice from a posse of experts joy. In an accessible, light, and encouraging voice, Meghan takes readers through a program that will transform their lives, small change by small change, and without the word "diet." UnDiet is a lifestyle manual that challenges and reimagines the accepted notions and ideas for healthy living. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat
by Thomas McnameeIn the 1950s, America was a land of overdone roast beef and canned green beans--a gastronomic wasteland. Most restaurants relied on frozen, second-rate ingredients and served bogus "Continental" cuisine. Authentic French, Italian, and Chinese foods were virtually unknown. There was no such thing as food criticism at the time, and no such thing as a restaurant critic. Cooking at home wasn't thought of as a source of pleasure. Guests didn't chat around the kitchen. Professional equipment and cookware were used only in restaurants. One man changed all that. From the bestselling author of Alice Waters and Chez Panisse comes the first biography of the passionate gastronome and troubled genius who became the most powerful force in the history of American food--the founding father of the American food revolution. From his first day in 1957 as the food editor of the New York Times, Craig Claiborne was going to take his readers where they had never been before. Claiborne extolled the pleasures of exotic cuisines from all around the world, and with his inspiration, restaurants of every ethnicity blossomed. So many things we take for granted now were introduced to us by Craig Claiborne--crÈme fraÎche, arugula, balsamic vinegar, the Cuisinart, chef's knives, even the salad spinner. He would give Julia Child her first major book review. He brought Paul Bocuse, the Troisgros brothers, Paul Prudhomme, and Jacques PÉpin to national acclaim. His $4,000 dinner for two in Paris was a front-page story in the Times and scandalized the world. And while he defended the true French nouvelle cuisine against bastardization, he also reveled in a well-made stew or a good hot dog. He made home cooks into stars--Marcella Hazan, Madhur Jaffrey, Diana Kennedy, and many others. And Craig Claiborne made dinner an event--whether dining out, delighting your friends, or simply cooking for your family. His own dinner parties were legendary. Craig Claiborne was the perfect Mississippi gentleman, but his inner life was one of conflict and self-doubt. Constrained by his position to mask his sexuality, he was imprisoned in solitude, never able to find a stable and lasting love. Through Thomas McNamee's painstaking research and eloquent storytelling, The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat unfolds a history that is largely unknown and also tells the full, deep story of a great man who until now has never been truly known at all.
Pillsbury Fast And Healthy Cookbook
by Pillsbury EditorsFrom America's most-trusted kitchens comes a collection of flavorful, quick and easy recipes for eating well. With many recipes requiring 30 minutes or less preparation time, and all tested and written to be successful every time, eating right has never been so easy. . . or tasted so great! * Appetizers * Salads * Soups, Stews and Chilies * Poultry * Beef, Pork and Lamb * Fish and Seafood * Meatless Entrees * Side Dishes * Breads * Desserts
Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking
by Gordon RamsayBased on a new cooking show, this book will give experienced as well as novice cooks the desire, confidence and inspiration to get cooking. Ramsay will offer simple, accessible recipes with a "wow" factor. Gordon has travelled the world from India and the Far East to LA and Europe, and the recipes in this book will draw all these culinary influences together to show us simple, vibrant and delicious recipes that reflect the way we eat today. For example: Miso braised salmon fillet with Asian vegetables, Pork and Bacon slider with home made bbq sauce, Curried Sweetcorn Soup, Wild Mushroom Risotto Arrancini, and Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberries. Each chapter will concentrate on a different area of cooking--from the classics to the secret of cooking with Chili and spice, through roasting, baking, and helpful sections on cooking good food for less and cooking for a crowd. Woven into the book will be useful tricks and tips--from ways to save time and money, to cleaning and prepping ingredients, to pan frying like a pro. Stuffed full of delicious recipes, invaluable tips and lashings of Gordon's trademark cheeky wit, Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking is the ultimate cooking lesson from the ultimate chef.
Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood
by Patricia Green Carolyn HemmingOne of the world's healthiest foods, quinoa contains a perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids, and is a great source of protein, making it an increasingly popular food choice for those looking to incorporate 'superfoods' into their everyday diets. Gluten-free, wheat-free, and nutrient-packed, quinoa is ideal for those who are health-conscious, vegetarian, and/or physically active, as well as for those with gluten intolerance, wheat allergies, and other digestive disorders. But that's not all: You can eat quinoa guiltlessly knowing it's free of cholesterol and trans fats.
Food and the City
by Jennifer Cockrall-KingA global movement to take back our food is growing. The future of farming is in our hands--and in our cities.When you're standing in the midst of a supermarket, it's hard to imagine that you're looking at a failing industrial food system. The abundance all around you looks impressive but is really a façade. In fact, there's just a three-day supply of food available for any given city due to complex, just-in-time international supply chains. The system is not only vulnerable, given the reality of food scares, international crises, terrorist attacks, economic upheavals, and natural disasters, but it is also environmentally unsustainable for the long term. As the cold hard facts of peak oil and peak water begin to have an impact, how will we feed a world population of seven billion and growing, most of whom are now urban dwellers? One answer is urban agriculture. This book examines alternative food systems in cities around the globe that are shortening their food chains, growing food within their city limits, and taking their "food security" into their own hands. This award-winning food journalist sought out leaders in the urban-agriculture movement and visited cities successfully dealing with "food deserts." What she found was not just a niche concern of activists but a global movement that cuts across the private and public spheres, economic classes, and cultures. She describes a global movement happening from London and Paris to Vancouver and New York to establish alternatives to the monolithic globally integrated supermarket model. A cadre of forward-looking, innovative people has created growing spaces in cities: on rooftops, backyards, vacant lots, along roadways, and even in "vertical farms." Whether it's a community public orchard supplying the needs of local residents or an urban farm that has reclaimed a derelict inner city lot to grow and sell premium market veggies to restaurant chefs, the urban food revolution is clearly underway and working.This book is an exciting, fascinating chronicle of a game-changing movement, a rebellion against the industrial food behemoth, and a reclaiming of communities to grow, distribute, and eat locally.