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Over 80 superfood entries updated with the latest health research discoveries. Since this comprehensive reference was first published, major studies have reinforced the importance and potential value of obtaining nutrients from foods rather than supplements. Many of the studies have discovered previously unknown health benefits of great significance, such as a reduced risk for dementia with the consumption of blueberries.
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"Uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from the New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don't need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young-we already have the tools....
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 245 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"Between digital overload, sleep deprivation, and the stress of modern life, most people's brains are constantly in flight-or-fight mode, with levels of cortisol and other hormones and neurotransmitters out of whack ... [In her book], Rebecca Katz has harnessed the latest research on brain functioning to identify how the foods we consume can improve the brain's ability to control cognition, emotion, and physical function--all of which dictate memory,...
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Pub. Date
2007
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1st ed.
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204 pages : illustrations, some color ; 24 cm
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English
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It has become common knowledge that childhood obesity rates are increasing every year. But the rates continue to rise. And between busy work schedules and the inconvenient truth that kids simply refuse to eat vegetables and other healthy foods, how can average parents ensure their kids are getting the proper nutrition and avoiding bad eating habits? As a mother of three, Jessica Seinfeld can speak for all parents who struggle to feed their kids right...
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America's Test Kitchen
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
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318 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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American's Test Kitchen and a clinical dietitian and nutritionist work together to provide recipes that give you energy and endurance for the activities you love, using science backed levels of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats, plus flavor that packs a punch.
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Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Brain imaging research demonstrates that memory loss actually starts in the brain decades before you have any symptoms. Learn the actions you can take to help not just prevent memory loss later in life . . . but to begin restoring the memory you may have already lost. Expert physician Dr. Amen reveals how a multipronged strategy - including dietary changes, physical and mental exercises, and spiritual practices - can improve your brain health, enhance...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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303 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Roizen, Crupain and Perko deliver recipes that are fiber-rich, satisfy your cravings, and offer an energy boost when you need it. Each dish is paired with practical information about the nutrients and benefits of the ingredients, plus expert cooking tips, what portion size to eat when, and helpful substitutions. Covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert--and the best times to eat all four--this plethora of meals will get you through the day,...
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Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
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373 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age--but enjoy the benefits of youth? In The Longevity...
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The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2017]
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xii, 275 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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The founder of No Meat Athlete presents 125 plant-based recipes intended to create and sustain energy, including homemade sports drinks, desserts, and breakfasts, and provides gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.
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English
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Groundbreaking and timely, Grain Brain shows that the fate of your brain is not in your genes. Its in the food you eat. The cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation, which can be triggered by carbs, especially containing gluten or high in sugar. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, how statin drugs may be erasing your memory,...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
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viii, 371 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"After suffering for years with unexplainable health issues, Dr. Ben Lynch discovered the root cause--'dirty' genes. Genes can be 'born dirty' or merely 'act dirty' in response to your environment, diet, or lifestyle--causing lifelong, life-threatening, and chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Based on his own experience and successfully...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
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303 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Bestselling Blue Zones Kitchen author Dan Buettner spent years uncovering the Blue Zones--the five places around the world where people consistently live to or past 100--and sharing lifestyle tips and recipes gleaned from these places. Now, creating your own Blue Zone at home is easier than ever thanks to plant-forward recipes in this inspiring book--all developed right in our own backyard." -- Amazon.
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Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2018]
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ix, 229 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Millions watched Samantha Harris share the story of her breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy at age 40. Now she offers an easy, eight-step plan for overcoming adversity, helping to fight cancer, and living a healthier, happier life. Your Healthiest Healthy combines her inspiring journey with research-backed advice, recipe and menu guides, workout charts, milestone logs, relationship activities, cheat sheets, checklists, and other must-have...
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Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
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viii, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Rates of neurological disorders are skyrocketing--from ADHD and debilitating anxiety to depression and even dementia. But a medical revolution is under way that will forever change how we understand and treat not only behavioral and mood disorders but also chronic headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, autism, Alzheimer's, and many more conditions. Astonishing new research is revealing that the health of your brain is, to an extraordinary degree,...
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Harper Wave
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
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xiv, 337 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower--in two weeks or less. For the last decade, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dave Asprey has worked with world-renowned doctors and scientists to uncover the latest, most innovative methods for making humans perform better--a process known as "biohacking." In his first book, The Bulletproof Diet, he shared his...
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Grand Central Life & Style
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
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xvii, 252 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication, the DASH diet now is combined with cutting-edge research to develop a program that can halt and even reverse many of the effects of aging. Heller shows you how enjoying a diet of antioxidant-rich superfoods, satisfying plant-based meals, and foods that promote healthy gut bacteria will provide visible and measurable results.