Summary: Designed to inspire and to motivate, Nutrition in Essence provides readers with a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow introduction to this complex field. Are all fats bad? What about carbohydrates? In the age of fad diets that offer confusing and often conflicting advice on nutrition, this book provides a clear and objective guide through the maze. Based on sound scientific knowledge, it introduces the fundamentals of nutrition in an accessible format. It enthuses readers and encourages further study by including fascinating information on topics such as overcoming stress and fatigue, hormonal issues, boosting the immune system and how we can use nutrition to age gracefully. Written in an accessible style with numerous features such as FAQs, case studies and summaries as well as therapeutic recipes, this book is the perfect introduction for students on short courses, professional therapists topping up their skills and anyone needing a balanced guide to this complex field
Designed to inspire and to motivate, Nutrition in Essence provides readers with a beautifully illustrated, easy to follow introduction to this complex field. Are all fats bad? What about carbohydrates? In the age of fad diets that offer confusing and often conflicting advice on nutrition, this book provides a clear and objective guide through the maze. Based on sound scientific knowledge, it introduces the fundamentals of nutrition in an accessible format. It enthuses readers and encourages further study by including fascinating information on topics such as overcoming stress and fatigue, hormonal issues, boosting the immune system and how we can use nutrition to age gracefully. Written in an accessible style with numerous features such as FAQs, case studies and summaries as well as therapeutic recipes, this book is the perfect introduction for students on short courses, professional therapists topping up their skills and anyone needing a balanced guide to this complex field
The only introductory text designed specifically for classroom use Includes tasty recipes Interesting, relevant case histories provide context 'Where to go from here' section encourages students to pursue their interests References to contraindications and physiological complaints assume no prior knowledgeFAQs included at the end of each chapter
The only introductory text designed specifically for classroom use
Includes tasty recipes
Interesting, relevant case histories provide context
'Where to go from here' section encourages students to pursue their interests
FAQs included at the end of each chapter
Table of Contents: PART 1 NUTRITION - THE BASICSChapter 1 Wholefood nutritionPART 2 NUTRIENTS IN FOODChapter 2 MacronutrientsChapter 3 MicronutrientsChapter 4 Special nutrientsPART 3 HOW THE BODY PROCESSES FOODChapter 5 Digestion and detoxificationPART 4 NUTRITIONAL ISSUESChapter 6 Blood sugarChapter 7 StressChapter 8 Weight lossChapter 9 Women's healthChapter 10 Cardiovascular healthChapter 11 The immune systemChapter 12 Ageing and the skinWhere to go from hereGlossary
About the Author(s): Sarah Bearden is a qualified nutrition consultant and natural foods chef and a practitioner of nutritional medicine. She runs a highly successful nutrition consultation practice and has taught nutrition in both America and Europe.
Sarah Bearden is a qualified nutrition consultant and natural foods chef and a practitioner of nutritional medicine. She runs a highly successful nutrition consultation practice and has taught nutrition in both America and Europe.
