Diet Science

Nutrition scientist and gastronome Dr. P. K. Newby provides a sweeping overview of the many interrelationships between humans, land, and food. Newby examines topics including key nutrition concepts behind good eating; the technology, biology, and psychology of food choices; how diet affects our health and environment; and evidence-based tips for creating lasting behavior change. At the same time, Newby debunks popular myths and food folklore, challenging listeners to "learn, unlearn, and relearn" the fundamentals of nutrition at the heart of a health-giving diet.

This book is part memoir and part guidebook that would be helpful to anyone considering bariatric weight loss surgery. Jamie gives a brutally honest account of the year after her weight loss surgery where she lost 143 lbs. Filled with tips, advice, and emotion, this book is a must for anyone considering a gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or a SADI-S (single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve) procedure.

What you eat directly impacts how you sleep. Science-based and easy to understand, Eat Better, Sleep Better includes 75 recipes that incorporate sleep-supporting ingredients that work with the body’s rhythms and hormones to unlock quality rest—and the health benefits that come with it. More...

What happens when we die? How does our present life shape our future? What part of us survives death? From Death to Birth takes us on a vivid tour of the soul's journey from one lifetime to another, revealing little known or understood aspects of spiritual life along the way. Through a series of lively stories drawn from the ancient scriptures and his own experience, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait reveals the truth about karma, how we create it, why it becomes our destiny, and how we can use it to shape the future of our dreams.

Yoga instructor, nutrition expert, and healthy-living blogger Elise Marie Collins has compiled a comprehensive look at what "Super Agers" are doing to live long and prosper. Learn about movement at any age, brain fitness and memory maintenance, foods, vitamin and mineral content cues and clues, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease and reverse symptoms of illness. In this revolutionary book, Collins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, telling us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span.

Never before have we had so much information available to us about food and health. There's GAPS, paleo, detox, gluten-free, alkaline, the sugar conspiracy, clean eating.... Unfortunately, a lot of it is not only wrong but actually harmful. So why do so many of us believe this bad science? Assembling a crack team of psychiatrists, behavioral economists, food scientists, and dietitians, the Angry Chef unravels the mystery of why sensible, intelligent people are so easily taken in by the latest food fads, making brief detours for an expletive-laden rant.

¿Por qué engordamos? ¿Por qué antes culpábamos a las grasas y ahora a los carbohidratos? ¿Por qué fracasan las dietas? ¿Por qué nos estancamos? Ismael Galancho desmitifica creencias sobre nutrición basadas en la cultura de la dieta y ofrece un plan para la pérdida de grasa que responde y se adapta a las necesidades individuales de cada cual, con objetivos factibles y mayor flexibilidad, frente a enfoques rígidos como la dieta cetogénica, la dieta paleo o el real food.

This book covers the mechanism and effects of autophagy, the diseases that can develop when it is disrupted, the benefits of promoting it and an overview of the current clinical approaches in inducing this process. We will also teach you how to utilize the autophagic process, so you can lose weight and improve your health.

Balance your hormones, calm inflammation, and finally feel like yourself again. For women navigating life after 50, this science-backed, practical guide reveals what’s really happening inside your body—and how to work with it, not against it. You’ll gain the clarity and confidence to reclaim your energy, strength, and balance without rigid diets or unrealistic rules.

Buy this five-audiobook bundle and start healing your body from the inside out! Each summary includes key takeaways and analysis of the original book to help you quickly absorb the author's wisdom in a distilled and easy-to-digest format. Please note: This is a collection of summaries, analyses, and reviews of the books, and NOT the original books.

Una guía esclarecedora para mantener a raya la glucosa, prevenir alteraciones metabólicas—como la resistencia a la insulina o la diabetes tipo 2—y mejorar tu composición corporal.

Beyond what we already know about "food miles" and eating locally, the global food system is a major contributor to climate change, producing as much as one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. How we farm, what we eat, and how our food gets to the table all have an impact. And our government and the food industry are willfully ignoring the issue rather than addressing it. In Anna Lapp's controversial new book, she predicts that unless we radically shift the trends of what food we're eating and how we're producing it, food-system-related greenhouse gas emissions will go up and up and up.

"A brilliant guide to understanding ultra-processed foods, gut health, and building a balanced diet – with practical tips and easy, delicious recipes." – Ella Mills “This book is much needed – clear, progressive, and a positive step towards helping people navigate our unhealthy food...

Have you tried going keto and found that it has made you feel worse rather than better? Does keto seem to make sense in theory yet somehow fails to work as promised? But what if it's not just you? What if keto as we know it simply fails to encompass the needs of the female body? Naomi Whittel...

Brantz Myers has been monitoring the research and journaling the connections between nutrition and health for over 30 years while working in the health informatics sector. He has actively tracked the science and evidence-based research on the molecular interactions between nutrients and our bodies as well as physical and mental exercises that can positively impact our health and wellness.

Everyone has a common misconception that sports for athletes must be grueling, exhausting, and herculean. But should that really be the case when it comes to sports nowadays? Science is in every aspect of our lives, evolving it for the better. And when it infiltrated the world of sports, something great came out.

Based on the second series of the much-loved BBC podcast, recorded by the late Dr Michael Mosley, this book brings together 40 brand new tips for a healthier lifestyle, that are easy to implement and proven by science to improve your health and wellbeing. Each chapter brings to life these new...

What you eat doesn’t just impact you – it shapes the world around you. Wonderfully enlightening and engagingly written. Dr Idz If you are looking at ways to combat the exploitation of the planet this book is for you. Rhiannon Lambert Well Fed is a vital tool in the ongoing battle against...

With its rapid rise in popularity, the keto diet has taken the dieting world by storm. There is no shortage of influencers willing to sell you the latest keto tip or recipe. But what is truth behind this diet? Is it too good to be true? Does it really work? And what are the long-term consequences? This book looks at the latest science and analyzes all aspects of the keto diet, including its effects on weight loss, athletic performance, longevity, health, cholesterol and fat, stroke, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s dementia, epilepsy, and more.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that it can be prevented - and even reversed through lifestyle and nutrition changes. Stop and Heal Heart Disease: The Groundbreaking, Science-Backed, Nutrition-Focused Solution provides a comprehensive guide to taking control of your heart health with scientifically proven strategies. This life-changing book empowers you to not only prevent heart disease but also heal your heart, reduce risk factors, and live a longer, healthier life.