Morlock, Rachael
Summary: "Snacks are an important-and enjoyable-part of a person's diet. They give us energy, help us grow, and keep us from getting too hungry between meals. However, some snacks provide more energy and nutrients than others, and learning to be smart about snacks is important. Readers are given the tools to be smarter snackers as they find the facts about a variety of common snack foods. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5 MORMoss, Michael
Summary: "Everyone knows how hard it can be to maintain a healthy diet. But what if some of the decisions we make about what to eat are beyond our control? Is it possible that processed food is addictive, like drugs or alcohol? Motivated by these questions, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss began searching for answers, to find the true peril in our food. In Hooked, Moss explores...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 MOSZinczenko, David
Summary: Reveals some of the unhealthy ingredients in popular foods and presents advice on making wise food choices about favorite brands which can result in weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and a boost for the immune system.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 ZINMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Factory foods-or processed foods-are a part of most people's diets to some degree. How are they made? Why do we eat them? What nutritional value do they have? These and many other questions about factory foods are answered in this helpful guide to health and nutrition. With an emphasis on facts rather than judgments about food, readers are encouraged to learn about what they're eating with the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.3 MOROlmsted, Larry
Summary: "You've seen the headlines: Parmesan cheese made from wood pulp. Lobster rolls containing no lobster at all. Extra-virgin olive oil that isn't. So many fake foods are in our supermarkets, our restaurants, and our kitchen cabinets that it's hard to know what we're eating anymore. In Real Food/Fake Food, award-winning journalist Larry Olmsted convinces us why real food matters and empowers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 OLMSummary: More and more consumers are turning to organics as fears escalate about genetically modified foods, chemical pesticides, and the antibiotics fed to animals. In this program, farmers and an inspector explain how organic crops and livestock are raised-and why produce, dairy and meat products, and processed foods certified as organic cost so much more than their non-organic counterparts. In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2000
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Smith, Ian
Summary: A guide to clean eating outlines a diet and exercise program for minimizing unhealthy processed foods as part of a lifestyle practice for weight loss, disease prevention, and overall better health, citing the importance of not eliminating food groups and meeting nutritional needs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 SMICopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nut SmithSchatzker, Mark
Summary: "For the last fifty years, we have been fighting a losing war on food. We have cut fat, reduced carbs, eliminated sugar, and attempted every conceivable diet only to find that eighty-eight million American adults are prediabetic, more than a hundred million have high blood pressure, and nearly half now qualify as obese. The harder we try to control what we eat, the more unhealthy we become....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP 613.2 SCHBerardi, Gigi M.
Summary: "FoodWISE is for anyone who has felt unsure about how to make the "right" food choices. It is for food lovers who want to be more knowledgeable and connected to their food, while also creating meaningful dining experiences around the table."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nu BerardiHartwig, Dallas.
Summary: An outline for a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change eating habits forever. Over the last three years, the Hartwigs' underground Whole30 program has quietly led tens of thousands of people to weight loss, improved quality of life and a healthier relationship with food.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Victory Belt Pub. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 HARCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 HARWexler, Barbara
Summary: "Following an organic diet can be a wise choice. But understanding the many terms out in the marketplace--from "natural" to "all natural" and even "organic" vs. "100% organic" can be tricky. What does it mean if a product is labeled "all natural?" Are the health benefits of buying organic even worth it? Which fruits and vegetables contain the lowest amounts of pesticides--and the highest? With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 WEXSchatzker, Mark
Summary: "For the last fifty years, we have been fighting a losing war on food. We have cut fat, reduced carbs, eliminated sugar, and attempted every conceivable diet only to find that eighty-eight million American adults are now pre-diabetic, more than a hundred million have high blood pressure, and nearly half now qualify as obese. The harder we try to control what we eat, the more unhealthy we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avid Reader Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 SCHLigos, Laura.
Summary: Welcome to clean eating: a healthy lifestyle that incorporates more real food into your diet. The 200 recipes make clean eating healthy, easy, and delicious. This book supports a wholesome way of life you'll be happy to adopt for a long time. This go-to clean eating cookbook not only gives you advice on what to eat, but also provides important information to make your transition to clean eating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.56 LIGBriwa, Bill.
Contents: Good, better, best strategies -- Nutritious and satisfying whole grains -- Adding flavor with healthy oils -- Protein : understanding your choices -- Powerful micronutrients : cooking with color -- Making healthy cooking a lifestyle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2013
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 EVECall number: DVD 641.5 EVE
Crupain, Michael
Summary: "This cookbook focuses on the five foods that will keep you living your best life - without sacrificing flavor"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.302 CRUAron, Jules
Summary: "Beautiful radiance is more than skin deep. What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion and determines how we age. Diets rich in protein, healthy fats, and good carbohydrates, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, not only yield beautiful skin, but also have protective and preventative qualities that slow the aging process. With guidance from holistic health coach Jules Aron,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Countryman Press, a division of W.W. Norton & Company 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: With help from a professional nutritionist and the wide-ranging opinions of everyday consumers, this program investigates the factors that determine which foods we love-and which foods we just can't stomach. Viewers learn about a variety of social, psychological, and biological influences. Specific topics include the concept of satiety-our bodies telling us whether we are hungry or full-as well...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Leake, Lisa
Summary: The creator of the 100 Days of Real Food blog draws from her hugely popular website to offer simple, affordable, family-friendly recipes and practical advice for eliminating processed foods from your family's diet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow Cookbooks 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 LEASummary: Whether the setting is a preschool, hospital, or retirement home, it's vital for those who plan meals and menus to understand the dietary requirements of particular age groups. This program explains the nutrients our bodies require for optimum health and how those requirements change throughout our lives. Overviewing the stages of the human life cycle, the video highlights the basic nutritional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Stephenson, Jane
Summary: "An easy-reference guide to the nutritional data for over 4,500 foods, including information on setting nutrition goals and maintaining a balanced diet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.202 STEDavis, Mascha
Summary: "Vitamins and minerals are the building blocks of good health. But the heavily processed foods that are so common in today's modern diet are stripped of these nutrients, leaving many people nutrient deficient despite meeting (or exceeding) their daily calorie needs. The accepted solution is to take supplements created in a lab, but the dosage and interactions can be confusing, and supplements...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 DAVSummary: Why are parents, educators, health advocates, and politicians-including Arnold Schwarzenegger-taking on Coca-Cola, the world's biggest brand? This program explains the facts and opinions at the heart of the growing controversy, revealing the health issues and business challenges that the soft-drink company must confront in order to survive in an increasingly fitness-oriented beverage market....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Shapira, Kim
Summary: "Dietitian Kim Shapira has developed six simple rules that will change your relationship with food forever. In This Is What You're Really Hungry For, she breaks down the science to get your brain and your body on board; replaces fad diets that do not last with a sustainable method that encourages you to eat what you love; and empowers you to be the authority in your own body"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: BenBella Books, Inc. 2023