Fitness and diet Books

Book SynopsisKeeping up with ketosis has never been easier with these DIY superfood bowls for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Book SynopsisUnleash your body's natural ability to soothe chronic pain, heal injury, lose weight, and more with this easy-to-use, science-backed fasting programme.

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Book SynopsisSocial-media sensation Simone Anderson's weight peaked at 169 kg. When she finally faced up to how overweight she was, she knew something had to change.Simone shared her progress on Facebook, to keep herself accountable, and her fan base grew rapidly as she underwent gastric-sleeve surgery and lost a massive 88 kg. Her story went viral when she shared photos of the excess skin that remained after her weight loss. And when she was offered surgery to remove the skin, she documented the whole experience and got worldwide media attention.In this honest and moving book Simone tells her story. Her key messages of body positivity and learning to love yourself make this an inspiring read for anyone.

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Book SynopsisThe airline industry is a uniquely challenging work environment, and you need to look after your mental and physical health to stay on top of your game. In this book, industry veterans Natasa and Jim provide a tried and tested framework to improve your overall wellbeing and perform better in all areas of your life.

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Book SynopsisFor over thirty years, Dr Norman Swan has been delivering straight, honest, common-sense health information as both a physician and much-loved broadcaster. After many years of listening, Norman Swan knows what medical issues people are curious and concerned about. Drawing on the questions he hears time and again, from millennials to baby boomers and all the generations between, So You Think You Know What's Good For You? is a one-stop handbook that will settle fruitless anxieties and allow people to focus on what matters to them. Replace medical myths, half-truths and misconceptions with the information you need to make better decisions about how to eat and how to live to put your mind at ease and ensure your and your family's health is the best it can be. So You Think You Know What's Good For You? is the new authoritative must-have manual for everyone who cares about for their health and wants to cut through the myths and fads.

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Book Synopsis'The Contented Vegan is more than a cookbook. This is a practical guide to positive change to benefit future generations – and you'll truly enjoy the tasty dishes' Jane Goodall PhD, DBE How to lead a happy, healthy vegan lifestyle The Contented Vegan is your essential guide to transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, combining delicious recipes with practical, inspirational and reassuring advice on making the switch. Food writer Peggy Brusseau has been a vegan for over thirty years, and is often asked for guidance by people considering changing their diet. How do I get enough protein? How can I eat a plant-based diet when my partner doesn't want to? Is it safe for kids? In this book she answers all these questions and more, as well as providing over 100 simple, tasty recipes to inspire you in the kitchen, from breakfasts and snacks, through to easy midweek suppers and celebration feasts. Beautifully photographed throughout, The Contented Vegan provides all the information you need to become a happy, healthy, contented vegan.Trade ReviewI highly recommend The Contented Vegan. It's more than a cookbook. Peggy carefully explains how we humans must grow into a new relationship with our food and our planet – both for our own health and for the health and welfare of our fellow inhabitants, and the recipes are amazing! In other words, this is a practical guide to positive change to benefit future generations – and you'll truly enjoy the tasty dishes -- Jane Goodall PhD, DBE, Founder the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace.An essential cookbook for January and beyond * GQ *A great kitchen companion... Peggy Brusseau shares over 100 simple, tasty recipes to feed you and your family, along with practical and reassuring advice on vegan eating, accompanied by beautiful photographs to inspire you' * People's Friend *Warning: the mouth-wateringly delicious meals stylishly presented and gorgeously photographed in this book will not make you feel better. Not immediately. If you're like me, they will make you ravenously hungry! And keen to hit the kitchen. Fortunately, the very simple instructions will help you quickly solve this problem, even if your cooking skills are as basic as my own. You will then feel better, and the longer you follow this book, the better you will feel. In her engaging, informative style, Peggy Brusseau explains why. She explores the nutritional benefits of the vegan diet, which is now taking the world by storm. You'll even learn why it's also better for your children, and potentially, for your pets. As a veterinarian, I was pleased to see pets included. And as a super busy person, I was also pleased to see the time indications given, to prepare each recipe. Whether as a stylish gift for a food-focused friend, or for personal use, I highly recommend this easy-to-read and enjoyable text -- Professor Andrew Knight, Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary SurgeonsIf you are considering shifting to a plant-based diet, The Contented Vegan will give you both the 'Why?' and the 'How?' of becoming a vegan, and the recipes should make you a very contented one -- Peter Singer, AC; Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics; Princeton University Center for Human ValuesA fabulous introduction to the plant-based lifestyle! The Contented Vegan includes everything you need to know but didn't know where to ask. Peggy has raised her family entirely on a vegan diet and shares the practical and tasty recipes that have kept them well for more than thirty years. She knows what she's talking about. And she gets you thinking: calmly introducing the environmental, ethical and human health issues that have now reached global crisis point but which can be mitigated by adopting a plant-based diet. If you are moving toward a plant-based diet (and I hope you are), this is the book for you -- William J. Ripple, PhD; Richardson Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Ecology; Director, Alliance of World Scientists; Oregon State UniversityThere are so many reasons to shift to a vegan diet, so who better to guide you than Peggy, who has been vegan for 30 years. The book outlines the profound benefits of adopting a vegan diet for planetary health and the non-human animals we share this planet with. The good news is that a healthy whole food vegan diet is one of the healthiest choices we can make for our own health and the health of our families. A healthy vegan diet can help prevent and manage some of our most common chronic diseases. At the same time it is a hugely tasty and enjoyable way of eating. Peggy busts some common myths, taking the worry away and making your transition to a vegan diet easy, healthy and sustainable -- Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Founder and Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK

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Book SynopsisThe traditional arts of Taijiquan and Qi Gong are sophisticated expressions of Chinese martial. health and spiritual culture. Rooted in China's ancient past they are still practised by many people in China today to achieve good health, mental well-being and a long and active life; commonly called `Eternal Spring'.This book, written for a Western audience, explains the essential theories and strategies of Taijiquan and Qi Gong in an insightful and accessible way. It expounds their value in our daily lives as a most effective means of combating the stresses, strains and illnesses that are now so much a part of our modern lifestyle and positions these two disciplines as the most comprehensive strategies for health, happiness and rejuvenation currently available. Michael W. Acton guides the reader through core concepts with an insight and wisdom borne out of many years of practice, study and teaching.This book will be of use to anyone who is already on this path or who is interested in self-development, health and well-being or the fascinating philosophy and ideas that underpin these traditional Chinese disciplines.Trade ReviewAs a traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner myself, I highly recommend this book for those who want to understand the relation between Traditional Chinese Medicine and the arts of qigong and taijiquan... In conclusion, this is a book which is well worth reading for anyone seriously interested in qigong and/or taijiquan. -- Ken Morgan, Medical Qigong Education CentreAfter reading the first few chapters, I stood in the middle of my living-room for five minutes with Acton's words to guide me and suddenly, as I began to actually FEEL the subtle currents of energy move within me, I began, at long last, to understand what Qi Gong is really all about. -- GreenSpiritThe Traditional arts of Taijiquan and Qi Gong are sophisticated expressions of Chinese martial arts, health and spiritual culture. This book explains the essential theories of these disciplines. The book is useful to anyone already on this path or who is interested in self development,health and well being or the fascinating philosophy and ideas that underpin these traditional Chinese disciplines. -- Yoga Mind Body Spirit, September 2009If you've heard about the health-giving benefits of the ancient Chinese martial arts Tajiquan and Qi Gong, but did'nt know where to start, Michael Acton has provided a perfect guide for the Western reader. -- Australlian Natural HealthThis book, written for a Western audience, explains the essential theories and strategies for Taijiquan and Qi Gong in an accessible way. Michael W Acton, guides the reader through core concepts with an insight borne out of many years of practice, study and teaching. -- ICBN Institute for Complementary and Natural MedicineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. To the Reader. Preface. Introduction. 1. Qi Gong and Taijiquan. 2. Nourishing Life and Eternal Spring. 3. Self Cultivation and the Natural State. 4. Essence, Energy and Spirit. 5. An Ordinary Life. 6. Body, Breath and Mind. 7. Stillness and Movement. 8. The Small Universe. 9. Disharmony, Thieves, Hooligans, Influences and Common Sense. 10. Cultivating Energy. 11. Mobilizing Energy. 12. Taiji Boxing. 13. So Where Are You Now? 14. Experience Qi Gong.

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Book SynopsisFor people looking to lose weight, manage health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, or simply consume a greater variety of nutrients, knowing what’s in each meal and snack is key. But with so many options for what to eat, keeping up with nutritional data can be overwhelming. Enter The Food Counter’s Pocket Companion, which supplies authoritative data on the nutrient content of 4,500 foods, 100s of grocery store brands, and 33 popular chain restaurants from across the US and Canada - all under common-sense, quick-reference categories from A to Z. This new edition incorporates an index, additional restaurant chains (Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Applebee’s), and up-to-date values for brands and restaurants. There’s also guidance on setting personal targets for calories and fluids as well as tips on getting enough of key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether readers need help navigating grocery store aisles or fast-food menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right.

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Book SynopsisJosh Sutton argues that not only is it true that ?we are what we eat? but alsowhat we eat and how we react to it, can affect both the types of food availableto us, and also the way in which it is produced. The food we are offered inchildhood determines how we learn to eat, and our future food choices, andis an important part of our make-up. We assume that wealth and privilegedetermine our sense of being satiated and well-fed, but history shows us thatoften the children of the upper classes could be as under fed as those livingin abject poverty.This book will follow the developmental stages of growth in childhood, showinghow different cultures adapt to their surroundings and the needs of theirchildren, and then providing recipes which will assist the parent of today in thedifficult task of choosing the right way to feed a growing child.

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Book SynopsisLive Well, Eat Well, Be Well provides a roadmap for those of us who are tired of the stresses and nagging illnesses of everyday life. The guidelines for a healthy life laid out by the Kingston Nature Cure are easy to follow, and designed with a flexibility that acknowledges how we really live. Joanna asks that we make radical changes, but in her explanations of why we are all so sick and tired she easily persuades us that they will be worth it, that they are essential, even. Live Well, Eat Well, Be Well, is a lively and informative read, and with an extensive and usable index it will also act as a reference book for many healthy years to come.Trade ReviewThe Nature Cure makes sense to me, costs nothing and puts a premium on eating nutrition-packed, home-grown vegetables not empty, factory-made food. It’s an outlook I could usefully have stumbled over a little earlier in life. And I’m delighted Joanna is making sure no future generation has that excuse. – LESLEY RIDDOCHTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword Preface Introduction Part One Chapter One: The Nature Cure Approach Chapter Two: The Healing Crisis Chapter Three: Vital Capacity Chapter Four: Water & Nature Cure Chapter Five: The Fear Factor Chapter Six: Your Health & Your Emotions Chapter Seven: Sleep for The Sleepless Part Two Chapter Eight: Catarrhal Tendencies Chapter Nine: Colds & Flu Chapter Ten: Breathing High, Wide & Deeply Chapter Eleven: Posture & Movement Chapter Twelve: The Living Skin Chapter Thirteen: Be Kind To Your Kidneys Chapter Fourteen: High & Low Blood Pressure Chapter Fifteen: The Healthy Human Gut Part Three Chapter Sixteen: The Soil, Food & Nutrition Chapter Seventeen: What To Eat For Health Chapter Eighteen: Somatotypes Chapter Nineteen: A Few Essentials In Your Food Glossary Aye But… A Little Bit of History Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at Every Size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now--and Health at Every Size will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.

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Book SynopsisIn their third cookbook, Feed Zone Table, chef Biju Thomas and Dr. Allen Lim offer over 100 all-new recipes to bring friends and family to the table in a way that nourishes life and sport. Feed Zone Table will inspire your family-style dinners with a delicious line up of drinks, starters, main courses, side dishes, fresh sauces, and desserts. Biju rolls out easy techniques for making flavorful food that''s fun to prepare and share. Enjoying dinnertime and eating well will nourish you, your family and friends--and your sports performance. Science shows it''s not just what we eat that matters; eating together matters, too. Dr. Lim saw these benefits first-hand while working with professional athletes and shares new research on how social meals benefit everyone. Lim reveals why it matters--what science has to say about food, camaraderie, performance, and the pivotal role that the dinner table can play in an athlete''s preparation. Sports are often an escape from life, but Feed Zone Table

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Book SynopsisIn Rocket Fuel, award-winning dietitian Matt Kadey offers up delicious, creative, and convenient real-food recipes to power your everyday exercise and weekend adventures. Kadey''s ingenious Rocket Fuel foodslike easy-to-make muffins, bars, pies, bites, gels, smoothies, balls, wraps, and cookies will inspire how you fuel for your favorite sports. Since studies show that real food works just as well as processed sports food products, you''ll enjoy a huge variety of flavors and a healthier, more nutritious performance fuel that''s free of artificial stuff and high price tags. Kadey''s DIY performance foods include dozens of new flavors and innovative forms that ensure you''ll always look forward to your next exercise snack. Rocket Fuel is more than a cookbook of easy, healthy recipes. Kadey simplifies the rocket science of sports nutrition into easy-to-follow guidelines that will work for anyone in any sport or activity. Rocket Fuel foods are grouped into Before, During, and After Exercis

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Book SynopsisYou've heard it before: A healthful diet rich in plant-based foods can prolong your life. But how much could you really extend your time? The Adventist enclave in Loma Linda, California, is America's only "Blue Zone" one of five regions on Earth where people live measurably longer—about 10 years more— than average, as identified by National Geographic–funded research. This Blue Zone status is thanks largely to the foods Loma Linda residents and Adventists choose eat—and the foods they choose not to eat. Loma Linda was established in 1905 by the Adventist founder and prophet Ellen G. White. Her great-great-grandson, John Howard Weeks, still lives there. He knows firsthand what it's like to fall into the rut of unhealthy habits—and to relearn how to live and eat in a healthy way. Through the teachings of his family, Weeks was able to conquer his temptations and embrace a healthy way of living. He'll show you how to do the same, no matter what your personal battle looks like. In The Healthiest People on Earth, Weeks shares the secrets of how anyone, anywhere, can create a "Blue Zone" of their own and live a longer, healthier life. A lively read full of exclusive family stories, gainful tips and tricks, happy home remedies, and plant-based recipes, this book will be your first step on the journey to a longer, healthier, more fulfilling life. This is not a book about religion—it is about health and happiness. It is possible to be healthy in body, mind, and spirit. Start by eating like the healthiest people on Earth.Trade Review"A fascinating and important book ​that I hope will inspire many more people to embrace ​optimal nutrition and improve their quality of life.​" —T. Colin Campbell, PhD​​, coauthor of international bestseller The China Study and the New York Times bestseller Whole "With humor and a rich family history, John Howard Weeks brings the basics of Blue Zone living into the new millennium—and right into your own kitchen. By showing how to take the steps to plant-sourced eating and healthy living with ease, along with a fresh ‘Happy Home Remedy' punctuating every chapter, Weeks lays the groundwork for creating your own thriving Blue Zone—easily, and anywhere in the world." —Lani Muelrath, author of The Mindful Vegan, The Plant-Based Journey, and Fit Quickies "In his lively conversational tone, Weeks tells how he fell from health and how he returned. Offering practical tips, remedies and recipes, he also shine light into North America's only Blue Zones in which people live on average ten years longer than others living nearby." —Jeff Stanford, coauthor of Dining at the Ravens "John Howard Weeks has written a book for people like me– who love life and want to live as long as possible. It's an accessible, practical guide for how to adopt optimal habits and enjoy the process. Easy to read, and easy to do!" —Pamela A. Popper, PhD, ND, president of Wellness Forum Health "I believe that everyone should want to live as healthy as possible for as long as possible. In a compassionate, honest, and articulate manner . . . sprinkled in with brilliant humor and candor . . . author John Weeks, presents in The Healthiest People on Earth, a whole life lesson for us that will serve as a blue print for reaching that goal." —Nicholas R. Cataldo, author, educator, and San Bernardino County Historian "If you want to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and perhaps live a little longer, this book will show you how. Thankfully, Weeks' gentle humor makes the whole prospect very easy to digest." —John Plessel, columnist for The San Bernardino Sun and food blogger for Dine 909 "There are many books talking about healthy eating, but reading The Healthiest People on Earth really gives you convincing data that following a vegetarian diet really is better for you. John Weeks has the uncanny ability to make the reading easy and engaging. I guess it's time for me to alter my diet! I encourage everyone to read this life-enhancing book." —Allan Borgen, food critic and host of TV and radio "Weeks nails it! This important work is the latest in a growing body of evidence, that a plant based diet is the path to logevity and quality of life. A must-read for all who want fewer doctor visits and lower medical bills." —Robert S, Peterson, MPH, former director of Public Health Education at Castle Medical Center in Kailua, HawaiiTable of ContentsIntroduction: Bad Tidings, Then Glad Tidings Chapter One: In the Zone Chapter Two: Health Nut Chapter Three: As I Lay Dieting Chapter Four: The World’s Best Diet Chapter Five: Cheating in Moderation Chapter Six: The Fundamentals of Supplementals Chapter Seven: A Resounding Chorus of Booze Chapter Eight: The Other Buzz Drinks—Coffee, Tea, and Whee! Chapter Nine: The World’s Best Beverage Chapter Ten: The Smoking Gun Chapter Eleven: Exercise Your Right! (And Your Left!) Chapter Twelve: Gardening—Reap ’Em and Eat Chapter Thirteen: Sex—Long May It Wave! Chapter Fourteen: Sleep Well Chapter Fifteen: Dream Well Chapter Sixteen: Good Morning, Merry Sunshine Chapter Seventeen: The Straight Poop Chapter Eighteen: Happy Home Remedies Chapter Nineteen: Cure for the Common Cold Chapter Twenty: Good Health—Don’t Myth Out Chapter Twenty-One: John’s Omnipotent Recipes Recommended Reading/Viewing Acknowledgments About the Author Recipe Index Index

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Book Synopsis“. . . a creative and sustainable plan to lose weight and become healthier . . . Everybody who cares about his/her health and looks must try it.” —Washington Book Review “With her cheerleader-like style, Hyatt will undoubtedly touch a chord with fans who embrace her anti-dieting, love-your-body message.” —Booklist“Susan Hyatt knows that underneath every woman’s insecurities is a confident badass just waiting to come out . . . This book is perfect for those looking to conquer the art of de-stressing.” —ParadeGet ready to shed everything that's weighing you down, treat your body like a beloved friend, and seize each day like you mean it! You are a badass, whole woman with big dreams, big feelings, and big potential. What are you hiding behind that shield of overeating? Who do you want to be when you put down the shield and take on life's battles Bare? In her second book, Bare, Susan Hyatt presents an empowering approach to transforming your body and your life. Inside this book, you'll learn: • How to treat your body with care, love, and respect—not hateful criticism • How to shed everything that's weighing you down, physically and mentally • How to de-stress at the end of the day without relying on excessive food, alcohol, Netflix binging, and other habits that clog up your mind and drain your energy • How to stop obsessing about your body and focus on the priorities that really matter in life—like dominating in your career, writing your novel, learning a foreign language, contributing to your community, or otherwise making your mark on the world This is a must-read book if you want to take excellent care of yourself, upgrade your mental and physical health, build confidence, conquer your goals, crush the patriarchy, and look and feel damn good doing it. Bare is not a weight-loss plan. It's a life-gain plan.Trade Review"With her cheerleader-like style, Hyatt will undoubtedly touch a chord with fans who embrace her antidieting, love-your-body message." —Booklist "Susan Hyatt's funny, vibrant spirit has made a difference in many women's lives. Her infectious enthusiasm may be just what you need to learn how to love your body and strip away everything that doesn't serve you." —Martha Beck, columnist for O: The Oprah Magazine and bestselling author of Finding Your Own North Star and Steering by Starlight "Bare flips the broken cultural norm—we must starve ourselves to fit into a patriarchal norm of desirability—and focuses instead on strengthening the love, power, and beauty we have inside us. Susan will help you nurture and love the body you are in, choosing health on your terms and in your time." —Pamela Slim, author of Body of Work "With books like this one, we are throwing off the stupid and cruel yoke of worrying about our body size and shape one day at a time. We are stopping the madness and eventually it will be a ridiculous idea consigned to history. Susan's book is a bright step in the direction of freedom. You will love her voice, her story, and, most of all, her ideas." —Jennifer Louden, bestselling author of The Woman's Comfort Book and The Life OrganizerTable of ContentsContents PrologueIntroduction My Story Let’s Talk About DietingLet’s Talk About . . . BAREYour Journey Begins Now The BARE ProcessWeek 1: Clean Up Your Environment Week 2: Add Pleasure into Your DayWeek 3: Eat with AttentivenessWeek 4: Exercise with LoveWeek 5: Declutter Your ClosetWeek 6: Detox Your MindWeek 7: Show Up and Be SeenBARE Q&ABARE Forever BARE DailyBARE CareersBARE ResearchBARE Library GratitudeAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisLook to this book for advice, techniques, and strategies to help people stay vigorous and healthy as they grow older. People are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about managing their health as they age.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: So You Want to Look and Feel Young Forever. Chapter 1: The Fountain of Youth, at Your Fingertips. Chapter 2: The Four Major Health Concerns about Aging (and How to Prevent Them). Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Health and History and Setting Goals for Wellness. Part II: Workin’ on Your Framework. Chapter 4: Putting Your Best Face Forward. Chapter 5: Loving the Skin You’re In. Chapter 6: Building Bones and Preserving Joints. Part III: Using Nutrition to Extend Your Expiration Date. Chapter 7: You Are What You Eat: Nutrition 101. Chapter 8: Supplementing Your Daily Diet. Part IV: Getting Physical. Chapter 9: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Fitness Level. Chapter 10: Strengthening Your Heart. Chapter 11: Building and Fine-Tuning Healthy Muscles. Part V: Sharpening the All-Important Mind and Spirit. Chapter 12: Keeping Your Mind and Memory in Tip-Top Shape. Chapter 13: Decreasing Stress to Live a Longer, Better Life. Chapter 14: ZZZ . . . The Infinite Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep. Chapter 15: Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Keys to Maintaining Health and Vitality. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Medical Myths that Can Affect Your Health. Chapter 17: Ten Foods to Help You Age Healthfully. Chapter 18: Ten Mind Games to Boost Your Brainpower. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Home Safer as You Age. Appendix: Health, Lifestyle, and History Self-Assessment. Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom one of the most respected cardiovascular research andeducation facilities in the world comes a personalized wellnessprogram for your most important asset. Take the Institute''s simpletest to evaluate your heart''s health and identify your individualrisk factors. Then, use the easy-to-follow, step-by-step programsto improve your overall health. Specifics include: * Exercise What kind you should do, and how much is enough(Chapters 2 and 15) * Weight Control What body type are you? A practical approach toattaining a healthy weight (Chapters 4 and 16) * Managing Stress How to measure and reduce it (Chapters 7 and 18) * Controlling High Blood Pressure How to detect it, and what to doabout it (Chapter 8) * Lowering Your Cholesterol Count How much is too much, and how youcan control it (Chapter 9) * Nutrition and Recipes The latest guide-lines and 31 delicious,heart-smart recipes (Chapters 3 and 21) * The Differences Between Men''s and Women''s Heart Health PrTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: YOUR PERSONAL HEART-HEALTH PROFILE. How Healthy is Your Heart? HEALTHY HEART HABITS. Good Nutrition. Weight Control. CONTROLLABLE HEALTH FACTORS. Hypertension. Cholesterol and Triglycerides. RISK FACTORS YOU CAN'T CHANGE BUT NEED TO ASSESS. Gender. Age. Genetic Factors. YOUR PERSONAL HEART-SMART PROGRAMS. Achieving Physical Fitness. Managing Stress. HEART-SMART COOKING. Basic Tips. Heart-Healthy Recipes. WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG. How to Choose and Work with Your Doctor. The Symptoms of Heart Disease. Diseases of the Heart Valves. Heart Surgery. Appendix. Glossary. Selected References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows businesspeople how to train for their jobs the way top athletes do-improving their performance through a combination of nutrition, fitness, and alternating periods of stress and recovery. Based on the latest scientific and medical studies and his experience training corporate leaders and major sports figures, Dr.Table of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgments. Introduction. WINNING THE DAILY MARATHON: MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE. You Are a Corporate Athlete. Commit to Yourself: Find the Corporate Athlete Within. Put Stress to Work for You. Preparing for the Big Game. MASTERING THE SECRETS OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION. Eat to Recover. Liquid Recovery. "Diet" Is a Four-Letter Word. The Corporate Athlete Strategic Eating Guide. On the Road Again. Vitamins, Supplements, and Herbs. THE JOY OF EXERCISE. The Benefits of Exercise. THE CORPORATE ATHLETE SPIRIT. Spiritual Fitness. THE 21-DAY CORPORATE ATHLETE PROGRAM. Mark Your Starting Line: Determine Your Fitness and Nutrition Profile. Before You Go into Training... The 21-Day Program. MANAGERIAL FITNESS. Spreading the Corporate Athlete Message. Want What You Need. Bibliography. Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisExamines both the basic and applied research that has explored the influence which physical activity has upon psychological states. Organized into three sections: history and theory, research approaches, findings and applications. Individual chapters are contributed by distinguished researchers and practitioners representing three distinct disciplines: health psychology, physical education and exercise physiology. Provides a balanced, critical and up-to-date portrait of the field.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: HISTORICAL AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERPINNINGS. Historical and Conceptual Roots of Exercise Psychology (W. Rejeski& A. Thompson). THE STATUS OF RELEVANT RESEARCH. Aerobic Fitness and the Response to Psychological Stress (D.Holmes). On the Affective Benefits of Acute Aerobic Exercise: Taking StockAfter Twenty Years of Research (K. Tuson & D. Sinyor). Meta-Analytic Techniques in Exercise Psychology (W. Salazar, etal.). Sympathetic Response to Acute Psychosocial Stressors in Humans:Linkage to Physical Exercise and Training (F. Peronnet & A.Szabo). APPLICATIONS. Psychological Effects of Exercise Among the Elderly (R. Fillingim& J. Blumenthal). Social-Psychological Aspects of Fitness Promotion (L. Brawley &W. Rodgers). OVERVIEW. Current Status and Future Directions in the Field of ExercisePsychology (P. Seraganian). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisYoung people are facing a health crisis of epidemic proportions - yet no one is taking action. Children are born as active, curious, imaginative beings with a built-in physical identity. Survival of the Fit offers a new and revelatory plan to nurture this identity and save the health of youngsters.Table of Contents Contents (Tentative) Acknowledgments xi 1. Our Physical Identities: Inborn, Important, and Impaired 1 Introduction: No STEM Without Fitness 1 Physical Identity and the Primitive Brain 4 The Power of Play 5 Timing Is Everything 7 Society and Identity 8 Children and Identity 9 Uncle Sam May Not Actually Want You! 11 2. The Rise and Fall of Physical Education 15 Evidence-Based Physical Education: Why Rebranding Is Needed 15 What We Do Not Do in Our Daily Lives (Baby Boomers Take Note!) 17 What Children Do Not Do After School 18 Mother Nature to the Rescue 21 They Don’t Have Time, and It’s Dangerous 21 What We Do Not Do for Work 23 The Adulting of Youth Play 24 A System Put in Place for a Very Different Time 26 Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports 28 In Support of Organized Sports: Making It Fun for All Participants 32 Myths and Identities: Do Not Expect Too Much from a Game 35 The Athletic Lottery Winners 38 Wild Game 40 The Right Side of History 42 What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding? 43 Don’t Become What You Eat 45 3. Roadblocks to Rebranding Physical Education in Today’s Schools 47 Experience vs. Expertise 47 Federal Input for Physical Education 50 Physical Education in American Schools Today 52 4.Removing the Roadblocks: Establishing Rebranded Physical Education 70 Mother Nature’s Last Stand 70 Money, Money Everywhere, but Not a Drop for PE 71 PE: The Only Subject That May Need Standardized Testing 72 If You Can’t Teach, Don’t Teach PE: Goal Setting for the 21st Century PE Teacher 75 Contagions You Want to Catch 78 Competitive Sports Are Sports—They Are Rarely PE 79 Lifelong Activities 80 If Exergaming Is My Only Option, Give Me Football 82 There’s No Telling Where the Money Went 83 Follow the Money 85 If You Want to Know Something, Maybe Just Ask 88 Survey Says . . . 91 Mission Statement 96 5.Revolutionizing and Rebranding PE for Physical Identity 98 Our School Is in Motion: A Social Contagion 98 Goals for the Rebranded PE 99 Sample Curricula 115 The Revolution Starts Now (and WILL be Televised!) 165 Think Globally, Act Locally 169 Mission Statement (Reprise) 170 Letters From the Front 172 Action List for Revolutionaries 177 Time and Money 178 References 181 Index 191 About the Author 199

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Book SynopsisOffers a template that can guide individuals and families through the decision-making process and offers additional resources where they can gain more information.Trade Review"Dr. Zallen has a unique talent for translating complicated scientific and ethical matters around genetic screening into understandable concepts that families and individuals can use to make decisions about risk and testing." -- Abbey S. Myers * founder and former president of the National Organization for Rare Disorders *"New genetic tests are being developed and offered at a dizzying pace, considerably outstripping the ability of most practicing physicians, let alone the general public, to understand how best to use them. Doris Teichler Zallen here offers a valuable guide, informed by both a thorough grasp of the underlying genetic science as well as the actual experiences of others who have faced difficult decisions to be tested or not." -- Howard Brody, MD, PhD * University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston *"Doris Teichler Zallen provides readers with a refreshingly honest and carefully researched up-to-date discussion about the utility and limitations of predictive genetic testing. Seamlessly woven throughout the book are candid first-person accounts from diverse men and women—individuals who vividly describe both their positive and negative experiences associated with genetic testing—making this a captivating book that broadens our minds while touching our hearts." -- Elizabeth M. Petty, MD * University of Michigan Medical School *"With rapidly changing developments in genetic resesarch, new information is needed on a regular basis, and Zallen's well-written, reasonably priced volume is the perfect answer. The guidance here will go a long way toward helping individuals make the choice that is right for their own personal circumstances. Essential." -- Tina Neville * Library Journal *"The book's rich discussion of ethical issues will provide a sound knowledge base for readers ranging from patients and their families to advanced undergraduated to health care providers. This is an exceptional resource that this reader could not put down. Highly recommended." * Choice *"Dr. Zallen has a unique talent for translating complicated scientific and ethical matters around genetic screening into understandable concepts that families and individuals can use to make decisions about risk and testing." -- Abbey S. Myers * founder and former president of the National Organization for Rare Disorders *"New genetic tests are being developed and offered at a dizzying pace, considerably outstripping the ability of most practicing physicians, let alone the general public, to understand how best to use them. Doris Teichler Zallen here offers a valuable guide, informed by both a thorough grasp of the underlying genetic science as well as the actual experiences of others who have faced difficult decisions to be tested or not." -- Howard Brody, MD, PhD * University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston *"Doris Teichler Zallen provides readers with a refreshingly honest and carefully researched up-to-date discussion about the utility and limitations of predictive genetic testing. Seamlessly woven throughout the book are candid first-person accounts from diverse men and women—individuals who vividly describe both their positive and negative experiences associated with genetic testing—making this a captivating book that broadens our minds while touching our hearts." -- Elizabeth M. Petty, MD * University of Michigan Medical School *"With rapidly changing developments in genetic resesarch, new information is needed on a regular basis, and Zallen's well-written, reasonably priced volume is the perfect answer. The guidance here will go a long way toward helping individuals make the choice that is right for their own personal circumstances. Essential." -- Tina Neville * Library Journal *"The book's rich discussion of ethical issues will provide a sound knowledge base for readers ranging from patients and their families to advanced undergraduated to health care providers. This is an exceptional resource that this reader could not put down. Highly recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface Important Note Introduction: Genetic Tests Are Different A Brief Overview of Susceptibility-Gene Testing Am I at a Higher Risk for This Disease than Other People? Will the Test Give Me Useful Information? Is This the Right Time in My Life to Be Taking This Test? Will the Advantages Gained from Having the Genetic Information Outweigh the Disadvantages? Decisions, Decisions Deciding about Other Types of Genetic Tests The Future of Genetic Medicine Appendix. A Brief Introduction to Genetics Glossary Resources Index

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Book SynopsisWhether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliac disease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free from wheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you.It explains the basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problems associated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updated information on new food labelling legislation, testing methods and product availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is your essential guide to making gluten-free living easy. Includes new and updated content on: What you can and can't eat on a gluten-free diet, and how readily available gluten-free foods are in the UK Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced food labels Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasing range of gluten-free products Raising happy gluten-free kids Trade ReviewThis book is a really good resource on buying, eating andcooking gluten-free food. It certainly makes a daunting task mucheasier and tastier. (Frost Magazine, May 2013) It s easy to see allergies as fads, but this bookreally explained what being gluten-free means. It s reallyinformative . (Pick Me Up, July 2013) The Dummies guides make everything easy-peasy and thisis no exception. It s a great starting point if you vejust been diagnosed. (Eating & Living Gluten Free,July 2014)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Ready, Set, Going Gluten-Free 9 Chapter 1: Getting Started: Going Gluten-Free 11 Chapter 2: Going Gluten-Free: Who’s Doing It and Why 25 Chapter 3: Taking a Closer Look at Coeliac Disease 45 Part II: Digging Deeper into Living Gluten-Free 61 Chapter 4: Grasping the Ground Rules of the Gluten-Free Diet 63 Chapter 5: Scrutinising the Evidence: Making Sure It’s Gluten-Free 93 Chapter 6: Acquiring a Taste for Nutritious Gluten-Free Health 109 Part III: Taking the Plunge: How to Go Gluten-Free 135 Chapter 7: Going Gluten-Free Right Now: A Quick-Start Guide 137 Chapter 8: Making Sense of Smart Gluten-Free Shopping 147 Chapter 9: Tips and Techniques for Gluten-Free Cooking and Eating at Home 161 Part IV: Scrumptious Recipes for Gluten-Free Food 177 Chapter 10: First Things First: Breakfast and Brunch 179 Chapter 11: Stylish Starters 201 Chapter 12: Sensational Soups, Salads and Sides 225 Chapter 13: Mastering Mouth-Watering Main Meals 247 Chapter 14: The Sauce Resource 267 Chapter 15: Making Your Own Pizza, Pasta, Tortillas and Breads 285 Chapter 16: Sweet Treats 301 Part V: Living – and Loving – the Gluten-Free Lifestyle 317 Chapter 17: Getting Out and About: Gluten-Free Eating Away from Home 319 Chapter 18: Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Kids 337 Chapter 19: Beating the Gluten-Free Blues: Overcoming Emotional Obstacles 359 Part VI: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Help You (Or Your Child) Love the Gluten-Free Lifestyle 379 Chapter 21: Ten Reasons to Join Coeliac UK 383 Index 393

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Book Synopsis Life is crammed with busyness, screen time, and an abundance of shallow experiences. If you don't mindfully change your way of thinking and behaving, that's all your life will ever be. Foundations of Wellness can help you live a satisfying lifeone full of rich and deep experiences. You'll understand your identity and inner strengths and resources as well as set and move toward meaningful personal goals. With Foundations of Wellness, you will explore physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental, and spiritual realms of wellness using an evidence-based approach to health and wellness that will help you explore ways to live your life to the fullest. You will examine the seven attitudinal foundations of mindfulness to daily living, delve into wellness resources and dietary needs, discover health check strategies, and learn the keys to making healthy behavioral changes. Foundations of Wellness is written in a conversational style andTable of Contents Part I Challenges and Opportunities to Living Well Chapter 1 Wellness Beyond Health Prevention Health Care: Managing Crises Social Context Defining Health Versus Wellness Commitment Life’s Boundless Classroom Mindful Awareness Life Challenges Choosing Balance Positive Psychology Summary Chapter 2 Living the Attitudinal Foundations Foundation for Mindfulness Seven Attitudinal Foundations Summary Chapter 3 Using Mindfulness to Enhance the Experience of Life Learning to Use Mindfulness Hatha Yoga Objective Information to Demonstrate Effectiveness of Wellness Practices Summary Chapter 4 Changing Your Perspective With Your Thoughts Lower- and Higher-Level Consciousness Hierarchy of Needs Stress Summary Chapter 5 Social Capital, Connections, and Support Community and Social Capital Relationships Wellness Benefits of Social Connections Using Acceptance to Make Connections Summary Part II Physical Dimensions of Wellness Chapter 6 Stepping Into Physical Activity Physical Activity and Exercise Benefits of Physical Activity FITT Principle Getting Started With Regular Physical Activity Summary Chapter 7 Nutrition Optimal Wellness Food Plan Major Food Groups Nutrients to Avoid Savvy Food Shopping Making a Wellness Eating Plan Work for You Summary Chapter 8 Sleep Balance Sleep Patterns Sleep Functions Sleep Challenges Driving Drowsy Methods to Attain Sound Sleep Summary Chapter 9 Health Care Advice to Live Well Young Adults and Medical Care Guide to the Medical Appointment Screening Recommendations Vaccination Recommendations Complementary Alternative or Integrative Medicine (CAM) Summary Part III Strategies for a Higher Level of Living Chapter 10 Understanding Addictions Spectrum of Addictions Fine Line between Passions and Addictions Stress Mechanism for Addictions Substance Abuse Battling Addiction Summary Chapter 11 Sustaining Environmental Health Protecting Ourselves, Assaulting the Planet Kleenex Culture Life Cycle Analysis Sustainability Challenge Summary Chapter 12 Spiritual Foundation Spirituality and Religion Defining Spirituality Processes of Change Love and Fear Learning to Accept Life Traditions of Mindfulness Summary

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Book Synopsis Improve your health and quality of life through balanced eating! Healthy Eating Every Day is a practical, evidence-based program that teaches you how to improve your eating habits in ways that fit your lifestyle. Inside, you’ll discover how to choose the right balance of the right foods, set realistic goals and rewards, and cope with triggers for unhealthy eating. You’ll also learn these useful skills: • Create food shopping lists that include healthy foods • Balance calories to achieve and maintain a healthy weight • Eat well when dining out or away from home • Set personal goals to help you reduce your sodium intake or increase the number of fruits and vegetables you eat Healthy Eating Every Day contains checklists, charts, activities, and reminders to help you personalize the program and enjoy the process of learning how to eat healthy. Newly updated with the most recent verTable of Contents Session 1 Healthy Eating: A Balancing Act Session 2 Taking Stock Session 3 Setting Goals and Rewarding Yourself Session 4 Identifying Barriers and Benefits Session 5 Tackling Triggers Session 6 Eating Out Session 7 Talking to Yourself Session 8 Healthy Shopping Strategies Session 9 Recruiting Support Session 10 Looking Back, Looking Forward Session 11 Getting Back on Track Session 12 Cooking Up a Healthy Diet Session 13 Dietary Supplements and Fad Diets Session 14 Balancing Calories With Physical Activity Session 15 Controlling Weight Session 16 Managing Time and Stress Session 17 Staying Motivated Session 18 Eating in a Changing World Session 19 Planning Ahead Session 20 Celebrating Success

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Book SynopsisWellness, Not Weight: Health at Every Size and Motivational Interviewing, brings a new, well rounded perspective to issues of weight, health and helping people change behavior. While many texts in the areas of health sciences and nutrition discuss specific, singular approaches to weight loss, this book is the first to address Health at Every Size (HAES), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and a non-diet, wellness approach to managing health and weight within one comprehensive text.The book is divided into three parts. Part One explores the three basic concepts of the book, the argument for a focus on wellness rather than body weight, the Health at Every Size paradigm, and Motivational Interviewing. Part Two provides more detailed background information for professionals and academics. It presents the science behind the approaches. Included articles offer clear, cogent explanations of potential risks and failures in a weight-centered approach to health, as well as discussions of the risks of a weight centered approach, including disordered eating and body image issues. This section of the book also provides information on how rigid attachment to dietary guidelines can be harmful to consumers, with a special exploration of the dangers posed to children. Part Two ends with articles exploring the need for size acceptance, teaching the concept of Health at Every Size, and the importance of teaching Health at Every Size ideas in the training of health care professionals. Part Three of the book helps health care professionals communicate a non-diet approach to clients and patients, as well as a discussion of the use of Motivational Interviewing techniques with a non-diet approach. Moving away from traditional approaches to weight loss, the included chapters discuss mindful eating, the eating competence model, practical steps for improving health, and non-dieting and spirituality. Wellness, Not Weight: Health at Every Size and Motivational Interviewing speaks to the emerging movement emphasizing wellness, not weight. Written with passion and insight, the book encourages people to nourish and exercise their bodies in healthy, loving and joyous ways. This book can be used in Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, and Public Health courses. It is also useful for courses in Sociology, Psychology, and Women's Studies.

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Book SynopsisWith over 9 million Americans practicing Pilates, the popular core exercise system is taking the world by storm. While many find the system helps to strengthen the core, improve posture, and recover from or prevent injuries and pain, Pilates has been clouded in controversy since the beginning. Its origin story is one of greed, ego, celebrities, and lies, with heated legal controversy that threatened the industry.In The Pilates Effect, Stacey Redfield and Sarah Holmes reveal the hidden history of Pilates. From humble beginnings, Joseph Pilates founded the groundbreaking regimen in New York City and worked closely with his partner Clara to rehabilitate and renew dancers who had been injured or were aging. Although Joseph's core strengthening regime was touted as "fifty years ahead of [its] time," finance and health issues plagued Joe and Clara's business. A small and devoted group of followers, including Carola Trier, would fight to spread the practice that they felt gave them a second chance at life and rehabilitated their bodies and souls.A fascinating and inspiring story of fitness in America, The Pilates Effect showcases the people and events that formed an iconic industry. Redfield and Holmes offer inspiration and practical advice for how Pilates can offer change for everyday people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.Table of ContentsForeword By Kevin BowenEpigraphAcknowledgementsList of CaptionsPreface: What is the Pilates Effect?Chapter One: 939 Eighth AvenueChapter Two: Eve Gentry: "I Took Off My Tutu and Ballet Shoes and Burned Them"Chapter Three: Romana Kryzanowska: The Legacy of a FantasyChapter Four: Carola Trier: "Pass the Bread and Roquefort Cheese"Chapter Five: Kathy Grant: "Ladies, Line Up...It's Showtime!"Chapter Six: Ron Fletcher: "By the Grace of God and a Toothpick"Chapter Seven: Cease and Desist Epilogue: Your Body Will Last a LifetimeIndex

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Book SynopsisWith over 9 million Americans practicing Pilates, the popular core exercise system is taking the world by storm. While many find the system helps to strengthen the core, improve posture, and recover from or prevent injuries and pain, Pilates has been clouded in controversy since the beginning. Its origin story is one of greed, ego, celebrities, and lies, with heated legal controversy that threatened the industry.In The Pilates Effect, Stacey Redfield and Sarah Holmes reveal the hidden history of Pilates. From humble beginnings, Joseph Pilates founded the groundbreaking regimen in New York City and worked closely with his partner Clara to rehabilitate and renew dancers who had been injured or were aging. Although Joseph's core strengthening regime was touted as "fifty years ahead of [its] time," finance and health issues plagued Joe and Clara's business. A small and devoted group of followers, including Carola Trier, would fight to spread the practice that they felt gave them a second chance at life and rehabilitated their bodies and souls.A fascinating and inspiring story of fitness in America, The Pilates Effect showcases the people and events that formed an iconic industry. Redfield and Holmes offer inspiration and practical advice for how Pilates can offer change for everyday people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.Table of ContentsForeword By Kevin BowenEpigraphAcknowledgementsList of CaptionsPreface: What is the Pilates Effect?Chapter One: 939 Eighth AvenueChapter Two: Eve Gentry: "I Took Off My Tutu and Ballet Shoes and Burned Them"Chapter Three: Romana Kryzanowska: The Legacy of a FantasyChapter Four: Carola Trier: "Pass the Bread and Roquefort Cheese"Chapter Five: Kathy Grant: "Ladies, Line Up...It's Showtime!"Chapter Six: Ron Fletcher: "By the Grace of God and a Toothpick"Chapter Seven: Cease and Desist Epilogue: Your Body Will Last a LifetimeIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is an exercise and lifestyle book for people who want a definitive and sustainable plan to transform their body and mindset forever, naturally. Your Mind Builds Your Body provides specialized workouts to sculpt your arms, back, chest, delts and legs. Includes nutritional advice and meal-planning guidance to maximize muscle building and fat loss.Roger Snipes shares practical advice on effective biohacking tools to optimize your health and strength, whatever your age. He has shown the bodybuilding world what can be achieved when goals are made with a passion to succeed: and crucially that if the mind isn't on board, the body doesn't follow.Trade Review"A cutting-edge exercise and lifestyle guide for men . . . this cutting-edge book—sensibly structured and cleanly presented—will help you transform your body by using your mind to unlock your physical potential." - LoveReading review

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Book SynopsisResolve: Strategies, Thoughts, and Beliefs for Healthy Living coaches readers through major lifestyle changes that can lead to better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It helps them recognize emotions, beliefs, and behavior patterns that can work against them and provides strategies for replacing them with healthier choices. Part One encourages readers to focus on health rather than worrying about weight by addressing issues related to body image and culture. Part Two introduces the reader to tools that can help them achieve their personal health goals. The book features nutrition and exercise tips as well as strategies for using emotions effectively, managing stress, pursuing potential, and cultivating positive thinking. The third edition includes fresh content on budget-conscious health, mindful use of technology, and strategies for improved mental wellness. Additionally, much of the text has been updated to shift perspectives from weight management to focus on the goal of whole-person health. Rooted in positive psychology and emphasizing the unique value of every individual, Resolve is suited to courses on personal growth and enrichment, personal health, and healthy weight management.

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Book SynopsisFeeling and looking better can be a struggle for people needing to balance the demands of a busy modern lifestyle. Harmonising nutrition and exercise practices with the seasons provides you with a simple, flexible framework for improving your wellbeing and losing weight, without counting calories or following an unpleasant exercise regime. This book will help you to re-discover the rhythms of the year, which governed human life for centuries, and will guide you towards a healthy, natural way of living.Trade ReviewThis book is a gem! If you're looking for a truly novel approach to changing and improving your life, look no further. (Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, Nutritionist certified by American College of Nutrition and the author of nine books on health, healing, food and longevity including two best-sellers, 'The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth' and 'Living Low Carb'.) An innovative and well-documented approach is needed for anyone who wishes to improve wellbeing using natural methods; such a strategy respecting seasons is hugely clever and promising. (Dr Georges Mouton, Internationally-renowned pioneer of Functional Medicine, author of 'Dr Mouton's Methods' and 'The Intestinal Ecosystem and Optimal Health'

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Book SynopsisShine Brighter, Every Day is a way of thinking, a mindset. It is not a diet. Danah Mor has created an easy-to-follow, no-nonsense guide that combines scientific and holistic advice to allow you to become your own food doctor, creating an achievable, sustainable plan that is completely personal to you. Our relationship with food is changing. Fad diets and "clean" eating is out and people have abandoned the search for a quick fix in favour of a heightened understanding of the importance of balance, both in their diets and their lives as a whole. In this book, qualified nutritionist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Danah Mor, gives readers all the information they need to adopt a positive, pragmatic mindset that banishes guilt and reframes their relationship with food in a sustainable and realistic way. Readers are introduced to a new perspective on food that helps them understand why they are attracted to certain foods. It shows them how non-physical nourishment is more powerful and important than physical food. Readers are given a chance to reconstruct new relationships with food, where their search and need for certain foods will naturally change and evolve into better choices over time. While many nutritionists bombard readers with lists about what to eat and what not to eat, Danah guides you back to basics. The book is structured into thirteen chapters, each one aimed at increasing your understanding of a specific aspect of health and wellbeing. As a whole, the book will allow you to recognise and plug the holes in your own knowledge and become your own boss and food doctor, ultimately equipping you with tools to fix your relationship with food and live a healthier and happier life.

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