Nutrition for Women
The guides in this catalogue identify foods and nutritional supplements necessary for women to maintain optimal health during each stage of life; clear away the misconceptions and myths surrounding nutrition; reduce your risk of osteoporosis; and help you make the right food decisions.

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Strong Women Eat Well: Healthy Foods for a Busy Lifestyle by Miriam Nelson A book from Miriam Nelson, author of Strong Women Stay Young, Strong Women Stay Slim, and Strong Women, Strong Bones, is always cause for celebration. This time, the Tufts University researcher who taught strength training to women of all ages tackles nutrition--especially demystifying the science behind it. She clears away the misconceptions and myths - often fuelled by the proponents of diets that focus on weight loss - and explains how to make the right food decisions. She offers sound, scientifically based advice on calcium and strong bones, the necessity of water, and the truth about fat, sugar and salt. Most importantly, this enlightening book shows women how to finally find pleasure in eating - and eating well. Readers will discover: Why high protein, low carbohydrate diets are ineffective and potentially dangerous. How to read and understand 'Nutrition Facts'. The formula for determining how much protein is needed. Advice on whether or not to buy organic. What 'fat-free' really means on a label. The latest information on genetically engineered foods. Advice on dietary supplements. 50 delicious, easy to prepare recipes Use this guide to understand how nutrition can work for you and your family - on a daily basis, for the rest of your life. Product Details Paperback 336 pages (May 2002) Authored by Miriam Nelson Published by Perigee ISBN: 0399527826

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