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Eating Heaven: Spirituality at the Table
by Simon Carey HoltSitting down at a table to eat is an activity so grounded in the ordinary, so basic to the daily routines of life, we rarely ponder it beyond the simple inquiry, 'What's for dinner?' However, scratch a little deeper and you discover in eating one of the most meaning-laden activities of our lives, one so immersed in human longing and relationship it's a practice of sacred dimensions.In this age of culinary infatuations, global food crises, celebrity chefs and Biggest Losers, the need to reflect more seriously upon eating is pressing.A trained chef, teacher, social researcher, minister of religion and homemaker, Simon Carey Holt draws on experience and research to explore the role of eating in our search for meaning and community. To do so, he invites us to sit at the tables of daily life - from kitchen tables to backyard barbecues, from cafe tables to the beautifully set tables of our city's finest restaurants - and consider how our life at these tables interacts with our deepest values and commitments.
Tides
by Betsy CornwellWhen high school senior Noah Gallagher and his adopted teenage sister, Lo, go to live with their grandmother in her island cottage for the summer, they don't expect much in the way of adventure. Noah has landed a marine biology internship, and Lo wants to draw and paint, perhaps even to vanquish her struggles with bulimia. But then things take a dramatic turn for them both when Noah mistakenly tries to save a mysterious girl from drowning. This dreamlike, suspenseful story--deftly told from multiple points of view--dives deeply into selkie folklore while examining the fluid nature of love and family.e kind and harmless Noah, and when she finds out that her elder has had a decades long romance with a human, she lets him into her secret world of selkie shape-shifters and ancient magic. When the kidnapper strikes again, Mara can no longer trust her feelings or Noah. He and Lo must prove his innocence before they can join Mara in her fight to unravel the mystery of the kidnapper's identity and save her family.
Château Margaux: Launching the Third Wine (Abridged)
by Elie OfekChâteau Margaux, one of only five prestigious estates in the Bordeaux Medoc wine region to have been classified as a "first-growth", is facing a host of strategic decisions in early 2013. Up until this point the estate had been selling two red wines, a first wine whose retail price often exceeded $1000 a bottle, and a second wine whose retail price often exceeded $200 a bottle. Owner Corinne Mentzelopoulos and her management team were now preparing to launch a new third wine made from the estate's production not used to make the first two. They have to decide whether the best go-to-market strategy is to sell the third wine to the local Bordeaux merchants and relinquish commercialization to them or to devise a complete marketing plan for the new wine that includes: target market selection, positioning, quantity to release, pricing, channel structure and brand name. Mentzelopoulos was considering the optimal marketing for the third wine in light of moves by other first-growths, such as purchase of vineyards in the Bordeaux region, selling mass-market wines, and global expansion.
Chobani: Growing A Live and Active Culture (Abridged)
by Joshua D. Margolis Matthew PrebleHamdi Ulukaya, CEO of the Greek yogurt company Chobani, Inc., was reflecting on what explained his young company's meteoric rise. The company held over half of the U.S. Greek yogurt market and nearly 20% of the total yogurt market. The company's innovative approach to product design, sales, marketing, and communication had made its yogurt a hit with consumers, and its entrepreneurial and innovative culture made it popular with its employees. But by 2012, major food companies, such as General Mills and Groupe Danone, were beginning to aggressively promote their Greek yogurt. In addition, Chobani was rolling out innovative new products and had to determine how to enter new markets. At the same time, Ulukaya was also focused on preserving the company's unique culture and approach to work as it grew.
Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease
by Mark L. DreherThis newest addition to the Nutrition and Health series is a comprehensive, yet portable, guide to the use of dietary fiber for the management of health and disease. Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease covers all sources of dietary fiber with a focus on preventing and managing chronic diseases. Each chapter contains a careful analysis with many figures and tables of the most recent human dietary fiber studies and includes specific recommendations on the fiber types and intake levels required to prevent and manage chronic disease and improve health. Additionally, physicians, dietitians, nurses, nutritionists, pharmacists, food industry scientists, academic researchers and educators, naturopathic doctors, and other health professionals will be drawn to the practical, ready-to-use information and coverage of subjects such as fiber in gastrointestinal health and disease, fiber in cancer prevention, fiber in Type 2 Diabetes, and fiber in body weight and composition. Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease will be of interest to physicians and other healthcare professionals in many different specialties, including general practitioners, oncologists, endocrinologists, and other practitioners looking to implement dietary advice as part of the patient treatment plan.
Fuss-Free Vegan: 101 Everyday Comfort Food Favorites, Veganized
by Sam TurnbullBeing vegan doesn’t have to mean living off kale and quinoa, or spending your money on fancy and expensive ingredients. And it definitely doesn’t have to mean feeling limited for choices of what to eat! What if “vegan food” could mean cheesy nachos and pizza, hearty burritos, gooey spinach and artichoke dip, decadent chocolate cake or even crème brûlée? Well, it can. In Fuss-Free Vegan, Sam Turnbull shows you that “vegan” does not equal unappetizing dishes, complicated steps, ingredients you have never heard of, or even food that tastes healthy. Instead, she gives you drool-worthy yet utterly fuss-free recipes that will bring everyone together at the table, vegans and non-vegans alike, in a chorus of rave reviews. This is the cookbook Sam wishes she had when she went vegan: one that recreates and veganizes the dishes she loved most in her pre-vegan days, like fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon, cheesy jalapeño poppers and pizza pockets, creamy Caesar salad and macaroni and cheese, rich chocolate brownies and holiday-worthy pumpkin pie, to name just a few. (And there’s no hummus recipe in sight.) Say goodbye to searching endlessly around for that one special ingredient that you can't even pronounce, or cooking dishes that don’t deliver on their promise of yumminess; instead, say hello to ingredients you can pick up at your local grocery store, step-by-step techniques, and Sam’s enthusiastic voice cheering you on throughout this fun, approachable cookbook. With 101 tried-and-tested, one-of-a-kind vegan recipes for every meal, from breakfasts to lunches to dinners, and even snacks, desserts, appetizers and vegan staples, as well as handy menu plans and tips to amp up the recipes and your vegan life, Sam Turnbull and Fuss-Free Vegan are your ultimate guides in the new vegan kitchen.
The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese
by Michael PaternitiIn the picturesque village of Guzmán, Spain, in a cave dug into a hillside on the edge of town, an ancient door leads to a cramped limestone chamber known as "the telling room." Containing nothing but a wooden table and two benches, this is where villagers have gathered for centuries to share their stories and secrets--usually accompanied by copious amounts of wine. It was here, in the summer of 2000, that Michael Paterniti found himself listening to a larger-than-life Spanish cheesemaker named Ambrosio Molinos de las Heras as he spun an odd and compelling tale about a piece of cheese. An unusual piece of cheese. Made from an old family recipe, Ambrosio's cheese was reputed to be among the finest in the world, and was said to hold mystical qualities. Eating it, some claimed, conjured long-lost memories. But then, Ambrosio said, things had gone horribly wrong. . . . By the time the two men exited the telling room that evening, Paterniti was hooked. Soon he was fully embroiled in village life, relocating his young family to Guzmán in order to chase the truth about this cheese and explore the fairy tale-like place where the villagers conversed with farm animals, lived by an ancient Castilian code of honor, and made their wine and food by hand, from the grapes growing on a nearby hill and the flocks of sheep floating over the Meseta. What Paterniti ultimately discovers there in the highlands of Castile is nothing like the idyllic slow-food fable he first imagined. Instead, he's sucked into the heart of an unfolding mystery, a blood feud that includes accusations of betrayal and theft, death threats, and a murder plot. As the village begins to spill its long-held secrets, Paterniti finds himself implicated in the very story he is writing. Equal parts mystery and memoir, travelogue and history, The Telling Room is an astonishing work of literary nonfiction by one of our most accomplished storytellers. A moving exploration of happiness, friendship, and betrayal, The Telling Room introduces us to Ambrosio Molinos de las Heras, an unforgettable real-life literary hero, while also holding a mirror up to the world, fully alive to the power of stories that define and sustain us.Advance praise for The Telling Room "For my money, Paterniti is one of the most expansive and joyful writers around--big-hearted and humane and funny. This book is a wild and amazing ride."--George Saunders, author of Tenth of December"Elegant, strange, funny, and insightful, The Telling Room is a marvelous tale and a joyful read, a trip into a world peopled by some of the most remarkable characters--and, yes, cheese--in memory."--Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief "The list of writers I would read even if they were to write about a piece of cheese has always been short, but it includes Michael Paterniti. He has proved here that if you love something enough and pay a passionate enough attention to it, the whole world can become present in it. That's true of both the cheese and the book."--John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Pulphead"An amazing achievement, The Telling Room is an inspired, masterly epic that expands and refigures the parameters of the storyteller's art."--Wells Tower, author of Everything Ravaged, Everything BurnedFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Endurance Training Diet & Cookbook: The How, When, and What for Fueling Runners and Triathletes to Improve Performance
by Jesse KropelnickiReach your peak performance with the best training and fueling plan. Achieve your goals in endurance racing with the detailed training advice and perfectly tailored recipes in this new must-have manual and cookbook. Fueling your body is just as important as training it, but different phases of training and racing require different combinations of nutrients. Written by one of the world’s leading triathlon coaches, The Endurance Training Diet & Cookbook includes in-depth advice to boost your performance and seventy recipes that will help you reach your personal best. Inside, you’ll find: • the best nutrition information to support your body when exercising at intense levels whether you’re a distance runner, cyclist, or triathloner• guidelines for fueling during preworkout, postworkout, and recovery windows• a game plan for what to eat and drink during workouts and on race day• delicious, nutrient-rich recipes made with fresh, whole foods for every meal of the day The Endurance Training Diet & Cookbook has everything you need to help you break through in your racing.
Yang Sheng: Os princípios da MTC para todos os dias
by Dra. Wenqian Chen"Nestas páginas, convido-vos a conhecer um pouco dos fundamentos da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa e a perceber como podemos aplicar no nosso dia-a-dia e, até, hora a hora, esta filosofia de vida. Como mudando pequenos hábitos e gestos podemos aprender a viver em harmonia com a Natureza, com mais saúde e tranquilidade." <P><P> Dr.ª Wenqian Chen A Dr.ª Wenqian Chen, fundadora e directora do Centro de Terapias Chinesas em Lisboa, partilha aqui a sua experiência quotidiana com pacientes portugueses, oferecendo-nos conselhos práticos e fáceis de seguir; revela também os segredos de uma ciência milenar, a Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC), que tem vindo a ganhar cada vez mais adeptos entre os ocidentais. Este livro fornece conselhos práticos que respondem a questões como: <br>- Qual a melhor altura para iniciarmos novos projectos? <br>- Como organizar a nossa rotina para nos sentirmos melhor, mais saudáveis e com mais energia? <br>- Quais são os órgãos mais vulneráveis em cada estação do ano e como os podemos proteger? <br>- Que alimentos deveriam ser consumidos em cada uma das estações do ano?
Comidas Clean: Más de 200 deliciosas recetas que le devolverán a tu cuerpo su capacidad autocur (Colección Vital #Volumen)
by Alejandro JungerDel autor bestseller de The New York Times, Alejandro JungerMás de 200 deliciosas recetas que le devolverán a tu cuerpo su capacidad autocurativa. Con prácticos tips y recetas para veganos, vegetarianos y carnívoros.Intégrate a la comunidad Clean, junto a figuras como Gwyneth Paltrow, Kris Carr, Cameron Diaz, Orlando Bloom, Mehmet y Lisa Oz y Mark Hyman. Este libro está hecho a la medida para aquellos interesados no sólo en recuperar su capacidad autocurativa, sino en limpiar el tracto digestivo y terminar con la inflamación. Ya sea que sufras de problemas digestivos, depresión, ansiedad o kilos de más, los detallados planes de alimentación diaria y la información nutricional ofrecidos por el doctor Junger podrán ayudarte a reconstruir tu salud de adentro hacia afuera.Encontrarás tres planes de alimentación: un refresh de 7 días, una limpieza de 21 días y una limpieza de colon de 21 días, los cuales te mostrarán que comer clean es más fácil y delicioso de lo que imaginas.www.cleanprogram.com
Dieta Cetogênica para Iniciantes
by Diana Watson André Luiz de Araújo SilvaSeu guia de principiante final para a dieta de Cetogênica de Queima de Gordura que mudará seu corpo de uma maneira que você não vai acreditar. Queime as gorduras e deixe-as longe!! Você se sente sem energia e precisa de uma xícara de café muitas vezes por dia? Você não gosta do que vê no espelho? Você já tentou muitas maneiras de perder peso, mas não consegue encontrar a solução certa para o seu corpo? E o mais importante, você está procurando uma maneira saudável e fácil de queimar gordura sem sacrificar os alimentos que você tanto ama? Lhe apresento a dieta cetogênica para iniciantes: simples e divertida, em 3 semanas, um plano de dieta para pessoas modernas! A dieta Cetogênica neste livro usa uma resposta natural do seu próprio corpo, frente aos alimentos, para queimar as aquelas gorduras teimosas, especialmente em sua área abdominal. Isso significa centímetros de sua cintura! A dieta Cetogênica é única porque força o corpo a queimar gorduras em vez de carboidratos. Isso também significa que você pode esperar que seu corpo se transforme em uma nova máquina de queimar de gordura! Nota: Se você possui risco ou histórico de diabetes tipo 2 ou pressão alta, esta dieta também pode ajudá-lo a regular sua glicose e reduzir sua pressão arterial naturalmente. Na dieta cetogênica para iniciantes você terá: Um plano de dieta comprovada de queima de gordura de 3 semanas para iniciantes Lições de como uma dieta Cetogênica vai funcionar para você Os benefícios de saúde associados à dieta cetogênica Receitas de café da manhã cetogênica Receitas de almoço cetogênico Receitas de jantar cetogênico Refeições saudáveis que funcionam para ajudar você a conseguir uma saúde melhor e um corpo saudável! Quem disse que você precisa passar fome para perder peso? Aqui estão algumas Receitas que eu sei que você vai amar nesta dieta cetogênica para iniciantes. Reserve o
Careers in Food Science: From Undergraduate to Professional
by Richard W Hartel Christina P. Klawitter<p><i>Careers in Food Science</i> provides detailed guidelines for students and new employees in the food industry to ensure a successful start to their career. Every step towards a rewarding career in this rapidly evolving industry is covered, from which classes to take in college and which degrees to earn, to internships, and finally how to land, and keep, the first job. This book also provides day-to-day examples of what to expect from the many jobs available to help students decide what to do and where to go. <p>The food industry includes a wide array of fields and careers not only in food production and in academia, but also in government and research institutions. In fact, it is estimated that by 2010 there will be 52,000 annual job openings for college graduates in the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources system in the U.S. alone. Written by people who have experience or are currently working in each sector, this book seeks to shed some light on starting, or furthering, a career in this exciting field.</p>
Dieta Atkins
by Diana Watson David Arieta Galván¡Di adiós a esa testadura grasa del abdomen para siempre y empieza a amarte otra vez con esta increíble solución baja en carbohidratos! ¿Estás cansado de luchar con tus objetivos de peso año tras año? ¿Te encuentras rebotando en peso después de haber experimentado algo de éxito con tu peso, otras dietas y ejercicio? Y más importante, ¿eres alguien que está buscando una manera saludable, fácil y sin esfuerzo para empezar un plan de dieta que está garantizado y que te funcione a largo plazo? Bueno, te presentamos la Revolucionaria Dieta Atkins, ¡di adiós a esa testaruda grasa en el abdomen para siempre! La Dieta Atkins en este libro utiliza un plan de comidas bajo en carbohidratos y alto en proteína y grasa para garantizar la pérdida de peso y el mantenimiento es el centro de sus beneficios. La Dieta Atkins es única porque lleva al cuerpo a un mejor estado en fases, gradualmente aclimatándote para el éxito. Es una manera genial para perder peso saludablemente y sin ningún esfuerzo. Nota: Si estás en riesgo de diabetes tipo II o presión sanguínea alta, esta dieta puede ayudarte a regular tu glucosa y disminuir tu presión sanguínea naturalmente por ser baja en carbohidratos y en azúcares. En la Revolucionaria Dieta Atkins recibirás: Una abundante lista de recetas que te ayudarán a hacer tu travesía agradable y divertida Una introducción de lo que es la Dieta Atkins y sus 4 fases Un plan de comidas de 7 días para introducirte en una rutina Recetas para desayuno Recetas para almuerzo Recetas para cena ¡Comidas saludables que funciona para ayudarte a lograr una mejor salud y un cuerpo más saludable! ¿Quién dice que tienes que morirte de hambre para perder peso? Aquí están algunas de las recetas que vas a amar en la Revolucionaria Dieta Atkins y te mantendrán satisfecho mientras trabajas hacia tus objetivos: Frittata de Es
Dieta Paleo: LIVRO DE RECEITAS DA DIETA PALEO
by Diana Watson Ariane ZabaletaCrie Hoje Mesmo Refeições Rápidas, Deliciosas e Fáceis com o Livro de Receitas da Dieta Paleo! Você leva uma vida agitada e simplesmente não tem tempo extra para gastar na cozinha preparando refeições? Você está cansado de desperdiçar horas do seu dia cozinhando uma refeição que você levará menos de 15 minutos para comer? Ainda mais importante, você está cansado de limpar e esfregar pratos, talheres, fogão, panelas e frigideiras depois que tudo está pronto? Bem, e se eu lhe dissesse que há uma maneira de fazer refeições que não são só divinas, mas que levam pouco tempo para preparar e limpar, o que torna todo o processo de cozinhar muito mais divertido e agradável? Isso não soa como o uso perfeito do seu tempo, dentro e fora da cozinha? Apresento o Livro de Receitas da Dieta Paleo. Não importa o quão ocupada seja a sua vida, este livro de receitas garantirá que você não esteja apenas bem alimentado, mas que o seu tempo não será desperdiçado ao preparar deliciosas refeições para você e sua família. Aqui estão algumas receitas deste livro que eu sei que você vai amar: Batida de Abacate Sushi de Banana Batida de Moranguinho Macarrão de Abobrinha com Pesto Salada De Frango Com Nozes E Uvas Tacos com Frango Chipotle Salada de Framboesa e Abacate Sobrecoxas de Frango ao Estilo Indiano E muito mais! Não perca as coisas incríveis incluídas neste livro de receitas. O preço pode aumentar em breve, então corra! Vá até o topo da página e pressione o botão “Comprar agora”!
comer limpo
by Diana Watson Lilian LourençoEste é o guia definitivo sobre o que é exatamente a alimentação limpa e como atingir seus objetivos! O seguinte livro irá discutir o que é alimentação limpa e o que não é. Nas páginas deste livro você também irá aprender: •o que não é alimentação limpa • porque a alimentação limpa é boa para você •os 10 alimentos geneticamente modificados mais comuns •como o seu corpo e a sua cintura irõ agradecê-lo quando você decidir se alimentar de forma limpa Há muitos livros sobre alimentação limpa por aí. Obrigada por escolher este! Todo o esforço foi feito para explicar o básico, para ajudar a orientá-lo sobre onde começar e incentivá-lo a fazer escolhas melhores para cuidar de VOCÊ!
Comprensión de la Cetosis. Su Guía Definitiva para Vivir el Estilo Keto
by Gretchen Ramos Ileana Paula Lozada OrtegaAPRENDA CÓMO COMER SALUDABLE, PERDER PESO Y PERMANECER EN CETOSIS. Independientemente de las razones por las que esté siguiendo la dieta cetogénica, empezar nunca es tan fácil como podría pensar. La dieta cetogénica está emergiendo como una de las dietas más populares para la salud y pérdida de peso. Ninguna otra dieta tiene los mismos tremendos beneficios para asuntos de salud, desde el cáncer a la obesidad y de enfermedad de Alzheimer a la diabetes tipo 2 por no mencionar sus efectos positivos en el desempeño atlético. En Comprensión de la Cetosis, Gretchen Ramos ofrece una mirada comprensiva a todo lo que usted siempre quiso saber sobre las dietas cetogénicas. Su enfoque está basado en investigación científica, su testimonio personal sobre cómo perdió perso de las 220 libras a una talla delgada en sólo dos meses. No ha trabajado en el campo médico por veinte años, ha ayudado exitosamente a las personas a estar en cetosis. Las preocupaciones comunes, preguntas, tips prácticos y consejos para seguir la dieta Keto han sido plasmados en este libro. A continuación una vista previa del libro: Qué comer en la dieta cetogénica Formas de Determinar su Fórmula Personal de Keto Pasos Prácticos para empezar con la dieta cetogénica Qué tipo de carbohidratos son buenos o malos Investigación científica de la cetosis Comer proteínas: buenas o malas Historias exitosas de la dieta cetogénica Razones por las que no está perdiendo peso con la dieta cetogénica Beneficios de la dieta cetogénica ¡Mucho, mucho, más! Esta es su primera parada para el más probada, confiada y precisa información sobre la cetosis. Dele click al botón "Comprar" para añadir este libro a su estante.
Como Cozinhar em um Instante Mesmo se Você Nunca Cozinhou Sequer um Ovo
by Prasenjeet Kumar Patrícia S. C. ChamorroNunca cozinhou um ovo antes, mas deseja aprender a arte mágica de cozinhar? Então não saia de casa sem este Livro de Receitas de Sobrevivência. Este livro, por Prasenjeet Kumar, reconta com inteligência e humor, as experiências autobiográficas do autor em participar de um "ritual de encontrar comida... (e) atrapalhar-se na terra das maravilhas da cozinha em Londres, onde ele buscou por quatro anos a graduação em Direito assim como um diploma no Curso de Práticas Jurídicas. Onde este livro supera outros livos de receita "como fazer" é porque ele não trata nenhuma pergunta como "estúpida demais". Outra característica única é sua abordagem muito lógica e estruturada na qual segue-se um processo de "evolução" passo a passo. Inicia-se com algumas técnicas muito básicas de culinária como quebrar, escalfar, fritar, cozinhar (e descascar, que também é uma habilidade) um ovo, aprende-se como lidar com frango, legumes e verduras, e peixe e depois "evolui-se" para fazer receitas "complicadas" como omelete de queijo, legumes gratinados, frango assado ou sopa francesa de cebola. A ideia de progressão é lógica e quase de senso comum. Por exemplo, assim que cozinhar um ovo, você aprende como fazer um sanduíche de ovo e depois evolui para fazer um sanduíche de ovo grelhado. Da mesma forma, você aprende primeiramente a cozinhar um frango, depois a usar o caldo para fazer sopa de frango com milho doce, e a usar o frango cozido para fazer um frango empanado estilo KFC. Mais singular ainda, o livro ensina o conceito de "sequenciamento e processamento paralelo" para capacitar pessoas ocupadas a criar uma refeição com 3-4 pratos em menos de 30 minutos. O livro é divertido e entretido de ler. As fotografias usadas no livro foram todas tiradas pelo próprio autor, à luz natural, sem usar quaisquer guarnições ou enfeites não comestíveis, dos pratos que foram feitos na cozinha dele. Elas se destinam apena
Dietary Patterns and Whole Plant Foods in Aging and Disease
by Mark L. DreherThis text provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on the effects of dietary patterns and whole plant foods on general health, aging, and cardiometabolic disease risk from major prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and their meta-analyses. The book extensively assesses, the effects of lifestyle, dietary patterns, and specific whole plant foods on the quality of aging; the impact of fiber-rich foods on colonic microbiotia and weight regulation, the effects of which influence the quality of aging; the effects of fiber-rich diets on the aging gastrointestinal tract; and the role of dietary patterns and specific whole plant foods on coronary heart disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Figures are extensively used to highlight findings and tables summarizing food composition dietary patterns and whole plant foods. Tables summarizing meta-analyses and representative cohort studies and RCTs provide state-of-the-art coverage of the important effect of dietary patterns and whole plant foods on aging and cardiometabolic diseases.Dietary Patterns and Whole Plant Foods in Aging and Disease will serve as a very useful, state -of -the-art resource for dietitians, physicians, nurses, food industry scientists, researchers, naturopathic doctors, educators and their students interested in the role of dietary patterns and specific whole plant foods on aging and disease. The probability of healthy aging and disease prevention is significantly improved by 70% when individuals and populations follow a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle choices include adhering to a healthy dietary pattern, increasing physical activity most days of the week, achieving and maintaining lean body weight and waist size, and the cessation of smoking. It is estimated that 90% or more of those in westernized populations are on track for unhealthy aging and increased cardiometabolic disease risk, especially with the obesity pandemic associated with relatively poor diet quality and sedentary lifestyles. Healthy dietary patterns significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality and chronic disease incidence compared to Western dietary patterns. Since healthy whole and minimally processed plant foods vary widely in their nutrient and phytochemical compositions, their overall benefit in aging and disease may vary depending on the specific whole plant foods consumed.
Beneficial Effects of Fish Oil on Human Brain
by Akhlaq A. FarooquiIt is becoming increasingly evident that the deficiency of n-3 fatty acids in diet is not only associated with cardiovascular diseases, but also involved in stroke, epilepsy and other neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, and peroxisomal diseases. In his newest book, Beneficial Effects of Fish Oil on Human Brain, Dr. Akhlaq A. Farooqui expands on the status and therapeutic importance of n-3 fatty acids (major components of fish oil) and their mediators in normal brain and those with neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Farooqui presents the benefits of n-3 fatty acids on Western diet, which is enriched in n-6 fatty acids (major components of vegetable oil) and may promote the above neurological disorders. The book will present readers with cutting edge and comprehensive information on metabolism and roles of neural membrane n-3 fatty acids.
Advances in Food Process Engineering Research and Applications (Food Engineering Series)
by Stavros Yanniotis Petros Taoukis Nikolaos G. Stoforos Vaios T. KarathanosThis is the second publication stemming from the International Congress on Engineering in Food, the first being Food Engineering Interfaces, based on the last ICEF10. The theme of ICEF 11, held in Athens, Greece in May 2011, is "Food Process Engineering in a Changing World. " The conference explored the ways food engineering contributes to the solutions of vital problems in a world of increasing population and complexity that is under the severe constraints of limited resources of raw materials, energy, and environment. The book, comprised of 32 chapters, features an interdisciplinary focus, including food materials science, engineering properties of foods, advances in food process technology, novel food processes, functional foods, food waste engineering, food process design and economics, modeling food safety and quality, and innovation management.
Candy Bites: The Science of Sweets
by Annakate Hartel Richard W. HartelThis delicious new book reveals the fascinating science behind some of our favorite candies. If you've ever wondered how candy corn is made or whether Baby Ruth bars really float, as in the movie Caddy shack, then this engaging collection of food for thought is guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for knowledge. As well as delving into candy facts and myths such as the so-called 'sugar high' and the long history of making sweetmeats, the authors explore the chemistry of a candy store full of famous treats, from Tootsie Rolls to Pixy Styx and from Jawbreakers to Jordan Almonds. They reveal what makes bubble gum bubbly and why a Charleston Chew is so chewy. Written in an engaging, accessible and humorous style that makes you laugh as you learn, Candy Bites doesn't shy away from the hard facts or the hard questions, about candy. It tackles the chemistry of hydrocolloids in gummy bears alongside the relationship between candy and obesity and between candy and dental cavities. The chapters open a window on the commercial and industrial chemistry of candy manufacture, making this book a regular Pez dispenser of little-known, yet captivating factoids.
Ayurvedic Science of Food and Nutrition
by Sanjeev RastogiAyurveda is widely considered to be one of the oldest health care traditions still in practice today. Originating in India over 3,000 years ago, it is now increasingly recognized and practiced globally including in many European countries and the United States. Food and nutrition play a crucial role in the health care wisdom of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic Science of Food and Nutrition discusses the various principles of healthy eating as prescribed by Ayurveda. Divided into three sections, it addresses the fundamentals, the clinical applications, and the future challenges of Ayurveda. Specifically, the book discusses issues such as the concept of diet, the use of food as medicine, especially to treat diabetes and cancer, convalescent food practices, and fasting therapy. The Ayurvedic Science of Food and Nutrition is unique in that it is one of the only books to investigate the scientific rationale behind Ayurveda, enabling this health care tradition to potentially be incorporated into a Western clinical practice model when this latter conventional therapy is found to be ineffective.
Handbook of Nutraceuticals for Clinical Use
by Alessandro Colletti Arrigo F.G. CiceroThis handbook provides key information on the clinical use of nutraceuticals, an increasingly common practice grounded in an understanding of the pharmacological activities of natural compounds and clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. Each chapter examines the effects of nutraceuticals in different therapeutic contexts, including nutraceuticals active on the digestive system, heart, lipid and glucose metabolism, and immune system. The authors also address relevant concerns such as relative and absolute contraindications, range of tested doses (efficacious and safe), possible side effects and pharmacological interactions, and the scientific level of clinical evidence for each product. Despite the availability of a large number of nutraceuticals on the market, the same compound is often offered by different industries at different dosages and concentrations, with different titration and often with different suggestions of efficacy. Available academic books on nutraceuticals prioritize summarizing information or focus on the pharmacological aspects on cells or animals models rather than on proof in humans.The handbook takes a unique and practical approach intended to assist clinicians, pharmacologists, nutritionists, and dietitians considering prescribing nutraceuticals for therapeutic use. Renowned expert Professor Arrigo Cicero is known internationally for his work in nutraceuticals, and currently serves as President of the Italian Nutraceutical Society.
The L. L. Bean Game And Fish Cookbook
by Angus Cameron Judith Jones Bill Elliott Leon Gorman<P>Contains all the information a cook/hunter/angler needs to prepare hearty game and fish meals in camp or at home.<P> There are detailed and illustrated instructions for all procedures needed to prepare and cook game and fish.<P> Over 800 recipes included.
The Forager's Harvest: A Guide To Identifying, Harvesting, And Preparing Edible Wild Plants
by Samuel Thayer<P>Rather than cover hundreds of plants in abbreviated accounts like the typical field guide, the author has chosen a smaller selection of species to discuss in exhaustive detail, including only those plants he has eaten fifty times or more. <P>This book contains as many as ten high-quality color photographs of each plant.<P> These have been selected to facilitate identification and depict the plant parts at exactly the stage of growth in which they should be harvested.<P> The accompanying text is accurate and thorough, giving readers of any experience level the confidence to harvest wild plants for food. Botanically, the text is accurate, yet it remains accessible to the layperson by using technical terms only when necessary. <P>This book has many unique features that will appeal to naturalists, hikers, campers, survivalists, homesteaders, gardeners, chefs, Native Americans, and whole food enthusiasts.<P> It contains a calendar of harvest times for wild produce, a step-by-step protocol for positive identification, an illustrated glossary tailored to the needs of foragers, a recommended reading list, plus special sections on conservation, safety, nutrition, harvest techniques, preparation methods, and storage. While this is not a regional guide, it will prove most useful to readers in the eastern US and Canada, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest.