Food for life : the new science of eating well

Food for life The new science of eating well

T. D. Spector

Book - 2022

A comprehensive guide to the new science of nutrition. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated.Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or nutritional breakdowns, Food for Life empowers us to make our own food choices based on a deeper understanding of the true benefits and harms that come from our daily transactions with the foods around us. Combining cutting-edge research with a personal insights, and taking a wide angle lens on everything from environmental impact and food fraud to allergies and deceptive labelling, Spector takes a deep dive into each food type. He also includes... easy-to-implement action points and useful tables as practical tools in our everyday food decisions.

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Subjects
Diet.
Nutrition.
Food.
Published
London : Jonathan Cape 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
T. D. Spector (author)
Physical Description
xviii, 509 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-489) and index.
ISBN
9781787330498
9781787334267
  • Introduction: Why care about food?
  • Part 1. Food for Life
  • 1. What is the microbiome?
  • 2. Why do we love food?
  • 3. What foods are really healthy?
  • 4. What foods are unhealthy?
  • 5. Can foods 'boost' your immune system?
  • 6. How can we choose better foods?
  • 7. How does storing, processing and cooking alter food?
  • 8. What to eat to save the planet?
  • 9. How are we all unique?
  • 10. What is the future of food?
  • 11. So, now what should I have for dinner?
  • Part 2. Foods
  • 12. Fruits
  • 13. Vegetables
  • 14. Legumes (aka pulses)
  • 15. Cereals and grains
  • 16. Rice
  • 17. Pasta
  • 18. Bread, pastries and biscuits
  • 19. Fungi and mushrooms
  • 20. Meat
  • 21. Processed meats
  • 22. Fish
  • 23. Marine bugs and other seafood
  • 24. Milk and cream
  • 25. Fermented dairy (yogurt, kefir and fermented milk)
  • 26. Cheese
  • 27. Dairy alternatives
  • 28. Eggs
  • 29. Sweet treats
  • 30. Nuts and seeds
  • 31. Seasoning, herbs and spices
  • 32. Liquids, oils and condiments
  • 33. Final word
  • Part 3. Food Tables and Tips
  • 34. Food Tables
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes
  • Index

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