How Food Works

Publisher DK Publishing

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2nd Edition 1st Edition

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DK Publishing

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Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9781465466686

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Overview

A nutritionist in a book that explains key concepts about food and what makes it good or bad for you, this book brings the science of food to life. Through a highly visual approach that uses bold infographics, explore the good, the bad, the confusing, and the trending world of food. Discover what an antioxidant is, find out what a superfood does to your body, and learn why it is dangerous to reheat rice.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Our Diet History.
Food Fundamentals.
1: Nutrition Basics.
2: Hunger and Appetite.
3: Flavor.
4: Smell and Taste.
5: Digesting Nutrients.
6: Carbohydrates.
7: Fiber.
8: Protein.
9: Fats.
10: Cholesterol.
11: Vitamins.
12: Minerals.
13: Water.
14: Convenience Foods.
15: Whole Foods.
16: Too Much or too Little?.
Storing and Cooking.
17: How Fresh is Fresh?.
18: Preservation.
19: Chilling and Freezing.
20: Fermentation.
21: Raw Foods.
22: Food Processing.
23: Additives.
24: Cooking.
25: How Food Cooks.
26: Safe Cooking.
Types of Food.
27: Red Meat.
28: White Meat.
29: Cuts of Meat.
30: Processed Meats.
31: Meat Substitutes.
32: Fish.
33: Shellfish.
34: Eggs.
35: Milk and Lactose.
36: Yogurt and Live Cultures.
37: Cheese.
38: Starchy Foods.
39: Grains.
40: Bread.
41: Noodles and Pasta.
42: Gluten.
43: Beans, Peas, and Pulses.
44: Soy.
45: Potatoes.
46: Fruit and Vegetables.
47: Superfoods.
48: Phytochemicals.
49: Leafy Vegetables.
50: Brassicas.
51: Root Vegetables.
52: The Onion Family.
53: Vegetable Fruits.
54: Sweet Fruits.
55: Mushrooms and Fungi.
56: Nuts and Seeds.
57: Chilies and Other Hot Foods.
58: Spices.
59: Herbs.
60: Salt.
61: Fats and Oils.
62: Sugar.
63: Sugar Highs and Lows.
64: Desserts.
65: Chocolate.
66: Sweets.
67: Alternative Foods.
Drinks.
68: Drinking Water.
69: Coffee.
70: Tea.
71: Fruit Juice and Smoothies.
72: Carbonated Drinks.
73: Energy Drinks.
74: Alcohol.
75: Spirits.
76: Alcohol and the Body.
77: Wine.
78: Beer.
Diets.
79: Balanced Diet.
80: Do We Need Supplements?.
81: Eating Patterns.
82: Western Diets.
83: Eastern Diets.
84: Religious and Ethical Diets.
85: Vegetarians and Vegans.
86: Energy Budget.
87: Diet and Exercise.
88: Calorie Counting.
89: Low-Carb Diets.
90: High-Fiber Diet.
91: Intermittent Fasting.
92: Detoxing.
93: Popular Diets.
94: Allergies.
95: Intolerances.
96: Exclusion Diets.
97: Diet and Blood Pressure.
98: Heart Disease and Stroke.
99: Diabetes.
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