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
- ISBN10 0399527826
- ISBN13 9780399527821
- Publish Date 7 May 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Perigee Books,U.S.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 336
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780399527821