Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition (Paperback)
June 16, 2010
From Publishers Weekly
Rockwell (illustrator of My Spring Robin; On Show and Tell Day) serves up a simple but often bland introduction to nutrition. Watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations offer close-up views of a variety of foods and introduce a cast of smiling, wide-eyed kids whose comments (presented in balloons) supplement the facts in the text. The compositions are cheerful and sometimes playful, as when a boy dressed in a skeleton costume delivers a message about the value of calcium in building and “repairing” bones. The palette, unfortunately, is muted or shadowy, so that the pictured foods never look very appetizing. The author discusses such basics as the importance of eating a balanced diet, the process of di (more…)
The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition (Paperback)
June 11, 2010
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Health
American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide (Paperback)
May 12, 2010
A lifetime of sound and easy advice on healthy eating from the world’s foremost authority on food and nutrition The choices you make every day about food, nutrition, and health can have a major impact on your life. To find the most reliable nutrition information and positive advice for achieving optimal health, look no further–this comprehensive book from the American Dietetic Association explains everything you need to know about eating for health. It’s packed with simple, practical tips and flexible guidelines to help you choose nutritious, flavorful, and convenient foods that suit your needs and lifestyle no matter what your age or stage of life. This brand-new edition of the bestselling American Dietetic Associat (more…)
The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss
January 4, 2010
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food
January 1, 2010
Food Combining and Digestion: Easy to Follow Techniques to Increase Stomach Power and Maximize Digestion (Paperback)
October 12, 2009
This easy-to-use book shows how to get more nutrition from the food we eat, with eating guidelines to help the stomach run at peak efficiency and maximum digestive power. Includes an overview of the chemistry of digestion and how food is assimilated. The techniques presented here can help people gain increased energy and improved health.
About the Author
Nicknamed Sproutman in 19977 because of his innovative sprouting ideas and recipes, Steve Meyerowitz is the author of a half a dozen books on raw foods and juicing including the best-sellers Juice Fasting & Detoxification and Wheatgrass-Nature’s Finest Medicnes.