Strong Women Eat Well by Miriam E. Nelson, Judy Knipe |
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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Perigee Trade (May 07 2002)
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Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled 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, and shows women how to finally Chapter 1: Eating Well and Loving It
Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled 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, and shows women how to finally Chapter 1: Eating Well and Loving It
Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled 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, and shows women how to finally
Book Description Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled 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, and shows women how to finally find pleasure in eating-and eating well. Included are:
- 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 to buy organic
- What "fat-free" really means on a label
- The latest information on genetically engineered foods
- Advice on supplements
- 50 recipes
- and more
About the Author  Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D.
Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is Associate Chief of the Human Physiology Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and Assistant Professor at the School of Nutrition Science and Policy. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Bunting Fellow at Radcliffe College.. » More by Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D.
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