Review of Nutrition For Dummies (Paperback)

Love the book. This book is perfect for the begginning dieter. Usually when someone starts a new lifestyle, which includes a change in activity level and/or diet, they do not know much about what they need to do, as far as exercise, and how they need to eat to accomplish the goals they want.I am a exercise sports science major with a minor in nutrition and I have reccommended this book to many of my personal training clients.Reason being b/c as everyone knows you can not just start an exercise routine, you must change and modify your diet to see good results.Your body needs the right type of fuel and the right amount.This book explains in easy to follow terms how to go about changing your diet to a more healthy one.If you are trying to change your diet, knowing what you should be doing and eating is the place to start.Knowledge is a great thing!Buy the book you will be glad you did.

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You've been hearing it since you were a little kid: "You are what you eat." But unlike most of the adages you've long since debunked, this wise saying is true! Good nutrition is the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifelong good health-no matter how you slice it.

This edition of Nutrition for Dummies has been updated with the latest revisions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, new recommended daily allowances for all the nutrients a healthy body needs, plus the real low-down on all the conflicting opinions about vitamins and minerals, protein, fats, and carbs. You'll discover how to:

• Interpret nutrition labels
• Prepare delicious, healthy meals
• Keep nutrients in food, even after cooking
• Eat smart when eating out
• Evaluate dietary supplements

Nutrition for Dummies, Fourth Edition, is a one-size-fits-all guide to nutrition for anyone who may have fallen asleep in health class, wants to brush up on what they already know, or is looking to keep up-to-speed on all the latest guidelines and research. It shows you how to manage your diet so you can get the most bang (nutrients) for your buck (calories) and gives you the skinny on how to put together a healthy shopping list, how to prepare foods that are good for the body and the soul, and ten easy ways you can cut calories.

An apple a day may not necessarily keep the doctor away, but with the simple guidance of Nutrition for Dummies, you can live happily-and healthily-ever after.



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Review of Macrobiotics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) (Paperback)

This is not just a book it's an encyclopedia!! With Verne's excellent guidance my life has been transformed! You will experience what I mean when you get this book. If I can do it anyone can, and now in this "Dummies" book format it is so easy, Verne hasn't skipped a beat. It's ALL there! The recipes are very delicious and extremely satisfying. Already in my first week with the book I feel a few extra pounds melting away and increased energy. Verne's Macrobiotics for Dummies is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to have energy, be happy, be disease free, be your perfect weight and enjoy fabulous food at the same time. Thank you Verne!!

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The definitive guide to incorporating a macrobiotic diet into your daily life

Do you want to make the most of macrobiotics? This practical guide uses a body, mind, and spirit approach to introduce you to the basics of this popular diet. You'll see how to use macrobiotic principles to enhance your health and happiness; prepare the right foods to increase your energy and fight off disease; and make lifestyle changes to support your new way of eating.

• Begin on the path to healthy living - understand the science behind macrobiotics and how to apply the principles to your daily life

• Heal the macrobiotic way - discover the foods and nutrients that influence good health and heal common diseases

• Plan for successful, non-stressful change - create a macro-friendly kitchen, shop smart, and introduce new foods to the family diet

• Make marvelous macrobiotic meals - prepare delicious, easy-to-follow recipes from breakfast to dessert and plan your weekly menu

• Take it on the road - make healthy restaurant choices

• Round out your macrobiotic lifestyle - get tips for exercise, creating a more nourishing environment, and developing a self-healing personality

Open the book and find:

• The basics of macrobiotic nutrition

• How to marshal your body, mind, and spirit to renew your health

• Ten tips for prompt, permanent weight loss

• Practical ways to eliminate cravings for unhealthy food

• More than 50 healthy, tasty recipes

• Time-saving cooking techniques

• Tips on managing your blood sugar with macrobiotic foods

• The right tools and equipment to stock a healthy kitchen

• A sample macrobiotic menu

About the Author

Verne Varona is one of the most energetic and dynamic health educators in the country.A nationally sought-after speaker, Varona has authored articles for natural publications such as Natural Health, Alternative Healing, Macrobiotics Today, and Healthy Body & Fitness, and is also the author of the bestselling Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods.

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