Nutrition For Dummies

Learn to: Understand food labelling Tell the difference between facts and fads Make the best food choices for you and your family Say 'hello' to a happy, healthy you Eating the right foods is an essential part of keeping well and being at your best. This sensible book is packed full of advice on how to make the right food choices for you and your family, whether you're snacking in the office, eating out or packing a school lunchbox. Covering everything from how to get the vitamins and minerals your body requires to the facts behind processed foods, this guide shows you how to stay on top of your nutritional intake and feel refreshed and energised on a daily basis. Back to basics - discover the essential ingredients behind food and nutrition It all adds up - understand what your body takes from the foods you eat, from vitamins and protein to fat and cholesterol Decision time - learn about healthy eating and how to make wise food choices Part of the process - find out all about processed foods and the additives that lie within everyday foods Uncover the links - discover how nutrition ties in with allergies, medication, and even your mood 'Fascinating, authoritative, packed with real evidence and sound advice - and a good read. The authors of this book have qualifications and experience you can really trust. There are a lot of flaky, unscientific nutrition books out there - and this is their nemesis!' - Dr Alice Roberts, anatomist, author & broadcaster Open the book and find: Key facts about the digestive system How to beat those between-meal energy lows Information on essential and non-essential proteins Why your body craves fat Advice on healthy meal-planning The lowdown on allergies and intolerances Why you should always check the ingredients list Information on all the vitamins your body needs