eLit Book Award Gold Recipient!
This book is a delightful, funny, practical guide to sound nutrition and wellness, cooking, and sustainable gardening written by a registered dietitian. You’ll learn about food in its continuum from planting, harvesting and preparation to eating and its effect on your health. Inside you’ll find facts on the latest topics including these: - Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans - General nutrition guidance for all ages - How to shop and cook for good health - How to garden sustainably - Why eating more produce matters - How food affects aging - Healthy weight guidance and behavior change tips - Sports nutrition advice - Easy-to-prepare delicious "family favorite" recipes with nutritional analysis Extensive resource section complete with reference lists, useful websites, and food/nutrition organizations.