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"The human body has the amazing ability to switch which fuels it uses for energy based on what fuel is available at the time—researchers call this metabolic flexibility. Bodies that are able to make this switch can burn sugars, proteins, and other food nutrients when available, and then switch to burning the body’s fat storage or fatty acids when food calories are not available. It turns out that losing weight is not just about burning...
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John Wiley & Sons
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c2009
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English
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The weekly host of the Food Network's "Healthy Appetite" provides dishes that tackle every possible mealtime situation. Illustrated with 50 full-color photos, her bestselling cookbook features 150 delicious, easy-to-prepare, fortifying recipes for on-the-go and at home--from cheddar apple quesadilla, pork piccata with spinach and garlic mashed potatoes, marinated flank steak with blue cheese sauce to chocolate-cream cheese panini bites and fig and...
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"Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior includes more than 125 recipes made for women on the go, from Apple Flax Flapjacks and Black Ramen Bowls, to Portabella Sliders with Green Goddess Sauce, to Mint Chip Outta Sight Brownies. And it includes big-flavored dinners like Sweet Potato and Cashew Ricotta Lasagna and Plant-Based Pad Thai, sure to tempt even the most reluctant vegetable-focused eaters. Full of life, captivating energy, and delicious food, this...
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A filmmaker and health journalist combines advice from his best-selling Genius Foods and The Genius Life into more than one hundred recipes inspired by world cuisines including garlic and curry snacking almonds and grain-free blueberry orange pancakes.
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2017.
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"From renowned cardiac surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD, a revolutionary look at the hidden compounds in "healthy" foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains that are causing us to gain weight and develop chronic disease. In the deadly game of predator versus prey, an adult gazelle can outrun a hungry lioness, a sparrow can take flight when stalked by a cat, and a skunk can let loose a spray of noxious liquid to temporarily blind a fox. The stakes...
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2023.
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" Relieve your anxiety through food with this "groundbreaking," full-body approach to mental health (Mark Hyman, MD), from bestselling author and nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Uma Naidoo presents cutting-edge research about the ways anxiety is rooted in the brain, gut, immune system, and metabolism. Drawing on the latest science on the connection between diet and anxiety, Dr. Naidoo shows us how to effectively...
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Examines eating habits in light of contemporary trends toward ultra diet-concsiousness. Presents arguments for more tradition- and ecology-based approaches to eating rather than regarding foods in more scientific or clinical terms.
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of food journalist Pollan's thesis. Humans used to know how to eat well, he argues, but the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down...
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Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2020]
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Take the guesswork (and fear) out of fasting with real-life and expert advice. In recent years, intermittent fasting--restricting calorie intake for a set number of hours or days--has become an increasingly popular diet strategy. While some in the medical community initially dismissed the idea as a dangerous fad, recent research not only validates the safety of fasting for weight loss but also offers compelling evidence of wide-ranging health benefits,...
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"When people adopt a new diet for health or personal reasons, they worry most about the parties, holidays, and events with strong food traditions, fearing their fond memories will be lost along with the newly eliminated food groups. After suffering for years with a debilitating autoimmune disease and missing many of these special occasions herself, Danielle Walker has revived the joy that cooking for holidays can bring in Danielle Walker's Against...
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Lyons Press
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c2013
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English
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"A leading light in the alternative health community, Natalia Rose is widely recognized for her "detox diet" program. Her popular book, The Raw Food Detox Diet, is by now considered a classic of its genre. The Fresh Energy Cookbook is the essential companion guide for anyone who wants to bring those dietary principles to life in the comfort of their own kitchen. The emphasis is on living foods in digestible combinations, ideal for optimal cellular...
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Red Chair Press
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[2014]
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Have you ever heard, "Eat your vegetables?" Some of the orange ones are okay; even the yellow ones are fine. Give it a chance and discover why a variety of foods is good for building strong bodies and brains.
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"Olien has traveled the world, exploring the health properties of foods that have sustained indigenous cultures for centuries. putting his research into practice, he tells how to maintain healthy weight, prevent even the most serious of diseases, and feel great--all without restrictive or gimmicky diet plans that never work in the long term."
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Harmony
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[2016]
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English
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"Wealth noun \welth\ Derived from the Middle English, welthe: meaning wellbeing and happiness : a large amount of money and possessions Wellth noun \welth\ A new and more valuable life currency : a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health, and joy. MindBodyGreen founder Jason Wachob, in his first book, redefines successful living and offers readers instead a new life currency to build on, one that is steeped in physical and...
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Skyhorse Publishing
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[2015]
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English
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"As a registered dietitian and a health industry expert, Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich are "Dear Abby" meets Sex and the City meets Dr. Oz. They're realistic in their approach with-out getting too technical. They know people will cheat on their diets, dine out, consume alcohol, and have (hopefully plenty of) sex. They also know people have questions about it all. (Who doesn't?) While many people may feel comfortable asking their best friend, they...
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Clarkson Potter
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[2016]
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English
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From the author of the New York times bestselling It was me all along, a cookbook for eating in balance, featuring mostly healthy recipes to help anyone stay fit, and a few "special occasion" sweets and entrees, with the author's moving story of weight loss and thoughts on managing cravings throughout. --
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