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Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory
by Neal BarnardCould your breakfast or lunch be harming your memory? Are you missing out on the foods that could prevent Alzheimer's disease? Everyone knows good nutrition supports your overall health, but few realize that certain foods-power foods-can protect your brain and optimize its function, and even dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Now, New York Times bestselling author, clinical researcher and health advocate Dr. Neal Barnard has gathered the most up-to-date research and created a groundbreaking program that can strengthen your memory and protect your brain's health.In this effective 3-step plan Dr. Barnard reveals which foods to increase in your diet and which to avoid, and shows you specific exercises and supplements that can make a difference. It will not only help boost brain health, but it can also reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other less serious malfunctions such as low energy, poor sleep patterns, irritability, and lack of focus. You'll discover: The best foods to increase cognitive function Dairy products and meats-the dangers they may pose to your memory The surprising roles alcohol and caffeine play in Alzheimer's risk The latest research on toxic metals, like aluminum found in cookware, soda cans, and common antacids. Plus a detailed menu plan, recipes and time-saving kitchen tips
Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients: A Cookbook
by The Editors of Whole Living MagazineMany of our favorite ingredients--such as berries, tomatoes, and nuts--are among the healthiest foods on earth, and by simply incorporating more of them into our everyday meals, we can all lead healthier lives. Here are 150 fantastic ways to help you do just that. Organized into chapters on breakfast, snacks, sandwiches, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, the recipes are accompanied by simple instructions and beautiful photographs to keep you inspired to eat well at any time of the day. Stay motivated with tempting recipes such as:Breakfast: Pecan Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote; Mushroom and Scallion Frittata Starters and Snacks: Sweet Potato Hummus; Beet Chips Sandwiches and Wraps: Salmon Salad and Curried Egg on Multigrain Bread; Kiwifruit Summer Roll Soups and Stews: Golden Pepper Soup; Chili with Chicken and Beans Salads: Quinoa and Corn Salad with Pumpkin Seeds; Endive, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad.Main Dishes: Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Spring Pea Sauce; Soba Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-fry; Turkey Cutlets with Tomatoes and Capers Side Dishes: Cauliflower and Barley Salad with Toasted Almonds; Edamame Succotash Desserts: Lemon Cream with Blackberries; Double Dark Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti.Beyond these wonderful recipes, the editors of Whole Living magazine include research-backed information about the health benefits and disease-fighting properties of 38 power foods, along with nutritional data and helpful tips on storing, preparing, and cooking them. In this one-stop resource, you'll learn all about stocking a healthy pantry, eating seasonally, understanding food labels, and when it's best to splurge for organic ingredients.These 38 Power Foods are: Asparagus, Artichokes, Avocados, Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli. Brussels Sprouts. Carrots. Kale. Mushrooms. Spinach. Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Char, Tomatoes, Winter Squash, Apricots, Berries, Citrus, Kiwifruits, Papayas, Pears, Brown Rice, Oats, Quinoa, Dried Beans, Green Peas, Soybeans/Edamame, Almonds, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seeds, Eggs, Yogurt, Sablefish, Rainbow Trout, Wild Alaskan SalmonWith 150 quick, flavor-packed recipes using the 38 healthiest foods nature has to offer, Power Foods makes eating well simple--and more delicious than ever before.
Power Juices, Super Drinks
by Steven MeyerowitzPacked with dozens of quick and delicious recipes, this handy guide for tapping into the healing power of natural fruits explains why drinking juices can lead readers to better health. It makes juicing fast and easy enough to fit into any lifestyle.
Power Juices: 50 nutritious juices for exercise
by Penny Hunking Fiona HunterJuices can boost energy levels before exercise, aid fluid and electrolyte replacement during workout, and provide invaluable carbohydrate to maintain stamina. Whether you are a marathon runner or a weekly gym visitor, these energy drinks will help you get more from your exercise routine. Power Juices presents 50 delicious nutrient-packed juices and smoothies especially designed to rehydrate and boost energy levels for every type of exercise, from low-intensity to endurance sports. Each recipe has a detailed nutritional analysis to help you monitor your intake of valuable vitamins and minerals. Quick-reference symbols show which juices are right for your sport, plus there's extra information on the best methods and equipment needed.
Power Juices: 50 nutritious juices for exercise
by Penny Hunking Fiona HunterJuices can boost energy levels before exercise, aid fluid and electrolyte replacement during workout, and provide invaluable carbohydrate to maintain stamina. Whether you are a marathon runner or a weekly gym visitor, these energy drinks will help you get more from your exercise routine. Power Juices presents 50 delicious nutrient-packed juices and smoothies especially designed to rehydrate and boost energy levels for every type of exercise, from low-intensity to endurance sports. Each recipe has a detailed nutritional analysis to help you monitor your intake of valuable vitamins and minerals. Quick-reference symbols show which juices are right for your sport, plus there's extra information on the best methods and equipment needed.
Power Moves
by Jay-Z Marco BorgesHe's transformed some of the most famous bodies around the world. Now celebrity fitness expert Marco Borges shares his innovative secrets for lifelong health. Jay-Z, Gloria Estefan, Beyoncé, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, and Shakira...These are just a few of the top celebrities and athletes Marco Borges has helped get fit and sculpted. And now readers can get the same results through Power Moves, four simple movements of four joints: shoulder, elbow, hip, knee. This innovative approach to exercise has made Borges one of the most sought-after fitness experts in the country. His transformative health programs have proven to yield extraordinary results, helping people not only to lose weight-whether fifteen pounds or 150-but also think differently about exercise and health.
Power Plates: 100 Nutritionally Balanced, One-Dish Vegan Meals
by Gena HamshawFocused on the art of crafting complete, balanced meals that deliver sustained energy and nourishment, this book features 100 compelling and delicious recipes that just happen to be vegan.These 100 recipes for wholesome and nourishing vegan food from blogger, nutritionist, and Food52 author Gena Hamshaw help you make delicious vegan meals that deliver balanced and sustained energy. Every recipe contains the key macronutrients of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and proteins, which together make for a complete meal--things like Smoky Red Lentil Stew with Chard, and Falafel Bowls with Freekah and Cauliflower. Photographs accompany each recipe, showing how Gena's simple techniques and fresh ingredients yield delicious meals. Additional tips and tricks for taking food on the go, and for cooking ahead on the weekend for quick weekday lunches and dinners, round out the collection.
Power Smoothies: All-Natural Drinks to Fuel Workouts, Build Muscle and Burn Fat
by Kristine Miles Keith Sebastian Samuel BarnesFEATURES 165 PROTEIN-PACKED, ENERGY-BOOSTING SMOOTHIES THAT TAKE EVERYDAY WORKOUTS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES TO THE NEXT LEVELPower up your workouts with natural smoothies made from the best superfoods on the planet. Offering vitamin-, mineral- and protein-rich recipes for before, during and after you exercise, the fruit and green smoothies in this book not only help you build muscle but also properly nourish the entire body: *Boost your metabolism with green tea-infused Almond Up*Burn fat with the macronutrient-balanced Skinny Avocado*Hydrate with the thirst-quenching Coconut-Orange Refresher*Carb-Load with the superfoods in Sweet Potato Pie*Build Muscle & Recover with the protein-packed Red Bean Reviver*Wake up, caffeine free, with the Berry Bean Blastrkout, readers can build their own protein-rich smoothies.These delicious recipes range from refreshing, electrolyte-rich sports drinks to hardcore, high-calorie, protein-dense recovery smoothies. Tips on nutrient timing help readers determine when to have a smoothie to maximize the benefits, and nutritional facts show how each ingredient contributes to
Power Souping: 3-Day Detox, 3-Week Weight-Loss Plan
by Rachel BellerWANT A STRONGER, SEXIER, SLIMMER YOU?Step aside, juicing—souping is the newest way to build a better body and power your health, all while enjoying big bowls of soup filled with real, satisfying ingredients. Unlike high-sugar, low-fiber juice cleanses, souping is just the opposite—low sugar, high fiber, and filling! Known as America’s get-real nutritionist Rachel Beller has created a transformative, science-based plan to help you detox and drop pounds without deprivation.You’ll find more than 50 delicious soup recipes and an easy 3-step action plan:3-Day Detox: pure, clean souping to jump-start your weight loss3-Week Transformation: shed up to 15 pounds with tasty soups and other healthy mealsMaintenance Method: tips to keep you on this simple and sustainable planThe best part: Power Souping will revolutionize the way you think about what you put in your body—for now and for life. You will get all the nutrients that you need—no crashing, no falling back into bad habits when the “diet” is done. With dozens of flavorful soups to choose from—hot and cold, sweet and savory, and numerous vegan and gluten-free options—Power Souping is not only a practical weight-loss method, but also a guide to feeling your amazing best.So grab your spoon and get ready to transform your body—and your life.
Power Spicing: 60 Simple Recipes for Antioxidant-Fueled Meals and a Healthy Body: A Cookbook
by Rachel BellerDive into the wide world of spices and herbs with more than 60 simple, elegant recipes that will spice up your kitchen game and improve your long-term health. Power Spicing is your primer to demystifying the healing powers of spices and their ability to fight cancer, reduce inflammation, protect your organs, burn fat, and boost your metabolism, all while enjoying flavor-packed dishes throughout the day. From turmeric that gives your morning latte an antioxidant boost to cayenne that infuses that bar-snack popcorn with an anti-inflammatory kick, this book is filled with recipes that add disease-fighting power to your daily routine.Registered dietitian nutritionist Rachel Beller teaches you how to build a spice pantry while sharing the health benefits of each and explaining how to help them work synergistically—for example, anti-oxidant, cancer-fighting garlic is even more effective when combined with rosemary. Whether you&’re in search of quick tricks such as stirring paprika and sumac into homemade hummus or looking to boost your weeknight repertoire with a Glowing Green Frittata or Anti-Inflammatory Chickpea Curry, Power Spicing boasts countless ways to mix and match spices in order to get the most out of every dish you create.
Power Vegan
by Rea FreyPower Vegan is a guide to finding the foods that will truly power our daily lives and explains the reasoning behind how eating a more plant-based diet will achieve this aim. Whether readers want to eat better, get fit, or train like an athlete, Power Vegan contains the personalized, balanced approach to a healthier lifestyle. The idea behind power eating is not a fad diet. It's about incorporating foods into your life that you like, make you feel good, are easy to prepare, and are not too expensive. The book is filled not only with tips, but easy 30-minutes-or-less recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Whether the goal is gaining energy, building muscle, or simply feeling and functioning better, Power Vegan will provide the tools to get healthy and avoid all-too-common pitfalls. Power eating is not about being tied to the gym or the kitchen, but rather about fitting in the health concepts everyone needs while ditching the rest of the diet and exercise "noise" that people are bombarded with every day.
Power of Thin: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Weight
by Steve G. Jones Frank ManganoFinally, a program that promotes weight loss effectively, safely, naturally—and best of all, permanently. Have you tried to lose weight again and again without results? Tired of trying and failing? Then this groundbreaking new weight loss regimen is for you. It will teach you to harness the most powerful weapon you have in the battle of the bulge—your mind. First, you&’ll gain access to the solid hypnosis techniques used by Steve G. Jones, so you can reprogram your subconscious mind to operate in alignment with your new lifestyle. Then, you&’ll gain access to the years of in-depth research conducted by consumer health advocate Frank Mangano and his team, so you&’ll know which foods and resources to turn to once your mindset has changed. Finally, you will learn how to use the same techniques that Steve and Frank have used to attract everything they desire into their lives. With these tools and techniques, you&’ll be able to attract—and keep—the body, mind and level of health that you so rightly deserve.
Powered by Plants: Nutrient-Loaded 30-Minute Meals to Help You Thrive
by Ocean Robbins Nichole Dandrea-Russert RDNIndulge in scrumptious, 30-minute plant-based recipes that deliver the essential nutrients you need for optimal health, from the founder of Food Revolution Network.Are you seeking plant-based recipes that are hearty, homey, delicious, and easy to make? Do you want simple tips to add plenty of essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system, and overall health?Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, decode the nutrients we all need—not just protein, fats, and carbs, but also fiber, omega-3s, and essential minerals like selenium, calcium, and zinc—and provide you with the knowledge to make a plant-based diet work for you.This culinary treasure trove of nutrient-dense, time-efficient recipes offers more than just meals; these wholesome solutions are designed to deliver a variety of nutrients in every bite. In these pages, you will discover:Eight essential nutrients and how to obtain them from plant-based foods How to avoid common nutritional imbalancesOver 60 quick meals that are nutritious yet satisfyingWhether you're passionate about a plant-based lifestyle, plant-curious, or anywhere in between, open your eyes to this satisfying world of flavors and wellness.
Po’Boy (Louisiana True)
by Burke BischoffPo’Boy tells the story of how a humble sandwich became a symbol of New Orleans culture, history, and cuisine. Invented to help feed a crowd of out-of-work individuals in New Orleans’s streetcar industry, the po’boy is a submarine-like sandwich served on French bread, with common fillings that include fried seafood, roast beef and gravy (“debris”), and hot sausage. Rich with historical detail, Po’Boy welcomes readers into the world of the city’s most iconic sandwich.
Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition
by Heather Hedrick Fink Lisa A. Burgoon Alan E. MikeskyFink (educational services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport) et al. explain the link between diet and athletic performance showing how essential nutrients, energy metabolism, and sports performance interact. Chapters explain macronutrients, micronutrients, and water, and their relationships to athletic performance; practical and applied aspects of sports nutrition, including behavior change through consultations and weight management; endurance, strength/power, and teams; and jobs in the field. This edition has new 2010 dietary guidelines, the MyPlate initiative, and new calcium and vitamin D recommendations; more meal planning and snack ideas; a new sports beverage comparison chart; and updated research on carbohydrate intake and performance. It also has an expanded section on weight gain. The companion website contains a BMI calculator, a chemistry review, an interactive glossary, links and journals, quizzes and other learning tools, and recipes.
Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition
by Heather Hedrick Fink Alan E. MikeskyPractical Applications in Sports Nutrition, Seventh Edition provides students with the latest sports nutrition information and dietary practices enabling them to assist athletes and fitness enthusiasts in achieving their personal performance goals. Drawing from the latest data and statistics from nutrition research and guidelines, the authors demonstrate effective ways to communicate sports nutrition messages to athletes and outline how to motivate individuals to make permanent behavior change. Early chapters introduce sports nutrition and give a thorough explanation of macronutrients, micronutrients, and water, and their relation to athletic performance. Later chapters focus on the practical and applied aspects of sports nutrition including behavior change through consultations and weight management.
Practical Ayurveda: Find Out Who You Are and What You Need to Bring Balance to Your Life
by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta CentrePractical Ayurveda guides you on a wellness journey that is tailor-made for you. If you're looking for renewed energy, relief from stress, and improved sleep, this is the place to start. Practiced in India for millennia, Ayurveda reveals the path to ultimate well-being by identifying your individual characteristics and patterns of health and showing you how to bring balance to your life. Using this modern guide to conduct a simple self-assessment, you'll learn how to understand your constitution and patterns of health and bring balance to your life.Discover the foods and recipes that are right for you, natural remedies for a variety of common ailments, and the power of yoga, meditation, and massage with Practical Ayurveda.
Practical Carbohydrate Counting
by Hope S. Warshaw Karen M. BoldermanThe essentials of teaching carbohydrate counting are presented in this revised and much expanded edition. This resource provides clear and practical approaches that will allow you to help your patients achieve glycemic control with Basic or Advanced Carbohydrate Counting. Includes: reasons for teaching carbohydrate counting, which type, and to whom; complete information on both Basic and Advanced Carbohydrate Counting; skills and readiness checklists for patients; case studies; and much more!
Practical Cookery 14th Edition
by David Foskett Patricia Paskins Neil Rippington Steve ThorpeTrust Practical Cookery: the classic recipe and reference book used to train professional chefs for over 50 years.This 14th edition of Practical Cookery is the must-have resource for every aspiring chef. It will help develop the culinary knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours in the new Commis Chef (Level 2) apprenticeship standards and prepare apprentices and work-based learners for end-point assessment. It also supports those on NVQ programmes in Professional Cookery or Food Production and Cooking. · Covers the latest preparation, cooking and finishing techniques, as well as the classics every chef should master with over 500 reliable recipes and 1,000 photographs. · Provides clear illustration of how dishes should look with close-up finished shots for every recipe, and clear step-by-step sequences to master techniques.· Ensures learners are fully up to date, with new content on the latest technology within the hospitality sector, up-to-date safe and hygienic working requirements, and new content on costing and yield control.· Helps assess knowledge and understanding with a new 'Know it' feature that will support preparation for professional discussions or knowledge tests.· Allows students to showcase the practical skills required for assessment with new 'Show it' activities.· Encourages apprentices to think about how they have demonstrated professional behaviours with new reflective 'Live it' activities.
Practical Cookery 14th Edition
by Patricia Paskins Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David FoskettTrust Practical Cookery: the classic recipe and reference book used to train professional chefs for over 50 years.This 14th edition of Practical Cookery is the must-have resource for every aspiring chef. It will help develop the culinary knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours in the new Commis Chef (Level 2) apprenticeship standards and prepare apprentices and work-based learners for end-point assessment. It also supports those on NVQ programmes in Professional Cookery or Food Production and Cooking. · Covers the latest preparation, cooking and finishing techniques, as well as the classics every chef should master with over 500 reliable recipes and 1,000 photographs. · Provides clear illustration of how dishes should look with close-up finished shots for every recipe, and clear step-by-step sequences to master techniques.· Ensures learners are fully up to date, with new content on the latest technology within the hospitality sector, up-to-date safe and hygienic working requirements, and new content on costing and yield control.· Helps assess knowledge and understanding with a new 'Know it' feature that will support preparation for professional discussions or knowledge tests.· Allows students to showcase the practical skills required for assessment with new 'Show it' activities.· Encourages apprentices to think about how they have demonstrated professional behaviours with new reflective 'Live it' activities.
Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma, 3rd edition
by Patricia Paskins Ketharanathan Vasanthan Gary Farrelly Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David Foskett Ben ChristophersonMaster culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers.With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma (VRQ) to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book
Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma, 3rd edition
by Patricia Paskins Ketharanathan Vasanthan Gary Farrelly Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David Foskett Ben ChristophersonMaster culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers.With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma (VRQ) to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book
Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery
by Patricia Paskins Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David FoskettTailored to the new Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery qualification, and covering every aspect of study and assessment, this textbook will ensure your students develop a sound understanding of the core knowledge and skills demanded by the new specification.- Prepares students for both the practical synoptic assignment and the external written exam with practice questions and highly illustrated step-by-step breakdowns of key techniques- Includes classic dishes as well as the latest methods used in real Michelin-starred kitchens- Fully up-to-date information on health and safety practice and nutritional data- Includes professional tips on preparation and presentationIncludes creative ways to vary dishes, including cheaper alternatives to more expensive ingredients
Practical Cookery for the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery
by David Foskett Neil Rippington Steve ThorpeMaster culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careersWith 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma (VRQ) to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book
Practical Cookery for the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery
by Patricia Paskins Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David FoskettMaster culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers. With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before. This edition is published in partnership with City & Guilds, further enhancing the book's reputation as the gold standard in the Hospitality and Catering industry.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book