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…)
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Total Nutrition, Fourth Edition (Paperback)
May 22, 2010
Good health starts with good nutrition. With all the constant debate over diet fads, proper nutrition is slipping through the cracks. This revised and updated guide places the emphasis on good health by informing families of everything they need to know to get the best nutrition?from daily vitamin and mineral intake and facts about fats and cholesterol, to advice on shopping for healthy foods, and much more.-Includes updates to the USDA?s Food Guide Pyramid-New numbers for blood pressure and sodium intake-A section on helping overweight children-New fiber recommendations for kids-A new section on macrobiotics and raw diets
About the Author
Joy Bauer maintains a nutritional counseling practic (more…)
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 New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans
January 2, 2010
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
January 1, 2010
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food
January 1, 2010
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating During Pregnancy (Harvard Medical School Guides)
January 1, 2010
Healthy Highways: The Travelers’ Guide to Healthy Eating
January 1, 2010
Everybody’s guide to homeopathic medicines (Paperback)
December 11, 2009
From Library Journal
Written by a medical doctor and a well-known homeopath, who has authored several books on the subject, this revised and expanded edition is a good introduction to the theory and practice of homeopathy. Intended for the lay reader, the bulk of the book details self-treatment options for common ailments. The authors take great care advising patients when professional medical intervention is warranted. For most consumer collections. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Provides clear and informative facts about homeopathy, including advice on strengthening the immune system, individualizing homeopathic treatment, and accessing homeopathic resources. Original.
Homeopathic Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Homeopathic Treatments (Kindle Edition)
December 5, 2009
Organized alphabetically by disorder, this convenient reference clearly describes all you need to know about homeopathy and the treatment of numerous disorders. For each condition, many possible remedies are suggested so you can find the one that most accurately fits your symptoms. From food poisoning to varicose veins, this book provides detailed homeopathic solutions for a wide range of ailments.
About the Author
Asa Hershoff for Avery