The Food Bible: The Ultimate Reference Book for Food and Your Health - Softcover

Wills, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844004430 ISBN 13: 9781844004430

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

This latest edition of the bestselling "Food Bible" contains the most up-to-date research and information from the world's top authorities on every aspect of food and diet, making it an indispensable reference book. "The Food Bible" explains the facts about GM and organic food, the latest research on food allergies, as well as containing expert advice on what to eat at every stage of your life, and guides you through the minefield of sometimes contradictory dietary advice with clear nutritional information. Beginning with an explanation of the basic elements that make up food - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals, the book explains how to combine them for balanced healthy eating. It then takes an in-depth look at over 80 common ailments including arthritis and heart disease, and discusses which foods to avoid and which can help to alleviate or eliminate the problem. There is a detailed examination of the controversial area of diets and weight control, providing a wealth of useful information on how to put your health first at all times. There is a collection of wonderfully, tasty, healthy and nutritious recipes for all occasions and a final chapter containing invaluable, detailed analysis of over 300 everyday foods.

About this title

About the Author

Judith Wills is one of the UK's best-known and knowledgeable nutritionists, well-being and diet experts with a knack of making a healthy lifestyle fun and accessible. Her extensive knowledge of health and nutrition combined with her experience as a working mother of two gives her special insight into the average family's concern with diet and health. She writes for many of Britain's top magazines, including The Daily Express and The Daily Mail, Slimmer Woman, Marie Claire and Good Housekeeping and has written a number of bestselling books including The Diet Bible, Mid Life New Life, The Omega Diet, How to Lose a Stone in Six Weeks and Slim for Life, with over two million copies sold. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have appeared in the bestseller lists of more than ten countries.

From the Back Cover

Explains the facts about GM and organic food, the research on food allergies, as well as containing expert advice on what to eat on every stage of your life, and guides you through the minefield of sometimes contradictory dietary advice with nutritional information. This book also includes nutritious recipes for all occasions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844004430
• ISBN 13: 9781844004430
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320