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Books about Diet
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
by Gary Taubes
An exploration of the science of body weight, examining the effects of nutrition and exercise.
[image] An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes. In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that ... (Goodreads)
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
by Michael Pollan
A guide to mindful eating, exploring the connection between health, environment and culture.
A DEFINITIVE COMPENDIUM OF FOOD WISDOM Eating doesn't have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings a welcome simplicity to our ... (Goodreads)
Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Diet, Weight Control, and Disease
by Gary Taubes
A comprehensive analysis of the science behind nutrition and weight loss, challenging conventional wisdom and exposing flawed research.
For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen ... (Goodreads)
Joy of Cooking
by Irma S. Rombauer
A comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, recipes and culinary wisdom.
In the nearly ninety years since Irma S. Rombauer self-published the first three thousand copies of, Joy of Cooking, in 1931, it has become the kitchen bible, with more than 20 million copies in ... (Goodreads)
It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
by Dallas Hartwig
A guide to the Whole30 lifestyle, showcasing the benefits of a nutrition-focused lifestyle.
IMAGINE YOURSELF HEALTHIER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. IT STARTS WITH FOOD. It Starts With Food outlines a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change the way you eat forever—and transform your ... (Barnes & Noble)
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
by Michael Pollan
Argument for a return to traditional diets and away from processed, industrialized food.
Michael Pollan's last book, The Omnivore's Dilemma , launched a national conversation about the American way of eating; now In Defense of Food shows us how to change it, one meal at a time. Pollan ... (Goodreads)
The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting
by Jason Fung
A comprehensive look at the science and practice of fasting, with practical advice for achieving health and wellness.
Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a ... (Goodreads)
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
by Michael Greger
A guide to understanding the science behind healthy eating and living, to prevent and treat chronic diseases.
From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the ... (Goodreads)
Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health
by William Davis
A comprehensive guide to overcoming wheat-related health issues and re-establishing health and vitality.
Renowned cardiologist, William Davis, MD explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can prevent fat storage, shrink unsightly bulges, and reverse myriad health problems. Every day, over 200 ... (Goodreads)
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
by A.J. Jacobs
A humorous and informative journey of a man's quest for perfect health, trying out various diets, exercise routines, and health practices.
New York Times bestselling author and king of “immersion journalism” A.J. Jacobs tackles his most challenging experiment yet: a yearlong mission to radically improve every element of his body and ... (Goodreads)
The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss
by Jason Fung
Exploring the biological and environmental factors behind obesity and how to manage it.
The landmark book from, New York Times,-bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung, one of the world's leading experts on intermittent fasting for weight-loss and longevity, whose 5-step plan has helped ... (Barnes & Noble)
The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite
by David A. Kessler
A former FDA commissioner exposes the food industry's manipulation of our brains and offers strategies to break free from overeating.
Most of us know what it feels like to fall under the spell of food—when one slice of pizza turns into half a pie, or a handful of chips leads to an empty bag. But it’s harder to understand why we ... (Goodreads)
Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
by David Perlmutter
Examination of the effects of wheat, carbs, and sugar on the brain, exploring their role in chronic diseases.
Dr. Perlmutter's #1, New York Times, bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body — updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science,When, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health
by T. Colin Campbell
A comprehensive study on the relationship between nutrition and health, revealing the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Even today, as trendy diets and a weight-loss frenzy sweep the nation, two-thirds of adults are still obese and children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, typically an “adult” disease, at an ... (Goodreads)
The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
by Melissa Urban
Guide to resetting eating habits and restoring whole-body health.
Over 1.5 million copies sold!, Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their dramatic life-changing testimonials. Get started on your Whole30 transformation with the #1 New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bulletproof Diet: Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life
by Dave Asprey
A diet plan that promises weight loss, increased energy, and mental clarity by eliminating certain foods and incorporating specific supplements.
In his mid-twenties, Dave Asprey was a successful Silicon Valley multimillionaire. He also weighed 300 pounds, despite the fact that he was doing what doctors recommended: eating 1,800 calories a day ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease
by Robert H. Lustig
A comprehensive look at the dangers of sugar and processed foods, and how they contribute to obesity and disease.
Robert Lustig’s 90-minute YouTube video Sugar: The Bitter Truth , has been viewed more than two million times. Now, in this much anticipated book, he documents the science and the politics that has ... (Goodreads)
Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes
by Mark Bittman
A guide to conscious eating, with recipes that promote health and sustainability. Emphasizes the importance of food choices in personal and global well-being.
From the award-winning champion of culinary simplicity who gave us the bestselling How to Cook Everything and How to Cook Everything Vegetarian comes Food Matters , a plan for responsible eating ... (Barnes & Noble)
Practical Paleo: A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle
by Diane Sanfilippo
A comprehensive guide to the paleo diet, including meal plans and recipes. Emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods for optimal health.
With more than half a million copies sold, the first edition of Practical Paleo revolutionized the way we think about food and our bodies. Dubbed “The Paleo Bible” by readers, it explained how simply ... (Barnes & Noble)
Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life
by David Perlmutter
The gut-brain connection is explored, revealing how gut microbes can impact brain health and cognitive function.
The bestselling author of, Grain Brain, uncovers the powerful role of gut bacteria in determining your brain's destiny. Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise-from children diagnosed with ... (Barnes & Noble)
Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook: Over 300 Simple and Delicious Plant-Based Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Be Healthier, and Feel Better Every Day
by Del Sroufe
Cookbook featuring over 300 plant-based recipes to promote weight loss, health, and well-being.
New York Times, Bestseller, A whole-foods, plant-based diet that has never been easier, or, tastier,—learn to cook the, Forks Over Knives, way with more than 300 recipes for every day!,Forks Over ... (Barnes & Noble)
What to Eat
by Marion Nestle
A guide to navigating the complex world of food and nutrition, with a focus on making informed choices for a healthy and sustainable diet.
Since its publication in hardcover last year, Marion Nestle's What to Eat has become the definitive guide to making healthy and informed choices about food. Praised as "radiant with maxims to live ... (Goodreads)
The Case Against Sugar
by Gary Taubes
A compelling argument against the consumption of sugar, linking it to various health problems and diseases.
From the best-selling author of, Why We Get Fat,, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous!
by Rory Freedman
A blunt guide to eating healthy, looking and feeling great.
Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued, no-holds-barred wakeup call to all women who want to be thin. With such blunt advice as, "Soda is liquid Satan" and "You are a total moron ... (Barnes & Noble)
Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition
by T. Colin Campbell
A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between nutrition and health, advocating for a whole-food, plant-based diet.
What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine. Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are unfamiliar to us, ... (Goodreads)
Diet for a Small Planet
by Frances Moore Lappé
A groundbreaking book on vegetarianism and sustainable eating, emphasizing the importance of plant-based protein sources for a healthy planet.
With the new emphasis on environmentalism in the 1990's, Lappe stresses how her philosophy remains valid, and how food remains the central issue through which to understand world politics. ... (Goodreads)
The Fast Diet: The Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, Live Longer
by Michael Mosley
A guide to intermittent fasting, with scientific evidence supporting its benefits for weight loss, health, and longevity.
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Is it possible to eat normally, five days a week, and become slimmer and healthier as a result? Simple answer: yes. You just limit your calorie intake for two ... (Goodreads)
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