What is the best diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad? Food writer and cook Mark Bittman and health expert David Katz, MD, answer all these questions and more in a lively and easy-to-read Q&A format. Inspired by their viral hit article in Grub Street--one of New York magazine's most popular and most-shared articles--here Bittman and Katz share their clear, no-nonsense perspective...

Starting with the wild plants that were central to our original diet, investigative journalist Robinson reveals the nutritional history of our fruits and vegetables, describing how 400 generations of farmers have unwittingly squandered a host of essential fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Introduces vegetables' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add vegetables to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts. Whether you're chomping on a carrot, gulping down a glass of milk, or munching on some popcorn, healthy eating is fun and easy with the MyPlate guidelines. Kids learn how to identify healthy foods, make balanced meals, and grab healthy snacks in this lively series. Each book features a hands-on activity that helps kids get...

"In THE CORE 4 Steph finally offers women a strong body and mind achieved through minimal time on the treadmill, simple workouts, targeted nutrition (that is also delicious!), and mindset practices with clear results. When you focus on The Core 4--Eat Nourishing Foods, Move with Intention, Recharge Your Energy, and Empower Your Mind--you give yourself the gifts of care, strength, and resiliency, and take a powerful step toward the life you want."--Amazon....

Dairy products come from a mammal's milk. People around the world enjoy dairy. It has important nutrients. But some of the nutrients can be harmful in large amounts. And some people's bodies cannot tolerate dairy. Your Body on Dairy uncovers the nutritional benefits of dairy, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet.--

An introduction to different vegetables and the part they play in a healthy diet.

In this controversial new book, dedicated veterinarian Elizabeth M. Hodgkins, D.V.M., Esq. raises the alarm regarding the dry food we feed our cats and the nutritional diseases that result. Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life turns today's conventional wisdom of cat care on its head with completely new, yet remarkably easy-to-follow guidelines for every cat owner. From kitten-rearing to the adult cat's middle years to caring for...

"Buettner [proposes that you may] transform your health using smart eating and lifestyle habits gleaned from new research on the diets, eating habits, and lifestyle practices of the communities he's identified as 'Blue Zones'--those places with the world's longest-lived, and thus healthiest, people: [Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica]"-- Amazon.com.

"A basic introduction to the health benefits of grains. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.