A NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEARFrom adrenaline to dopamine, our lives are shaped by the chemicals that control us. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on, and Overloaded looks at the roles they play in all aspects of our experiences, from how we make decisions, who we love, what we remember to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep.Author Ginny Smith explores what these tiny molecules do: what roles do cor...

After 30 years of providing counseling and support for people living with cancer, the Cancer Lifeline organization knows that one of the main areas of interest for patients and their families is food and nutrition. What foods have been shown to help prevent the spread of cancer? What are the nutritional "rules" for people with cancer? In answer, this new edition of the organization's cookbook presents up-to-date nutritional information (including the Top Ten Super Foods that may protect an...

Bloomsbury presents Overloaded written and read by Ginny Smith.A NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEARFrom adrenaline to dopamine, our lives are shaped by the chemicals that control us. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on, and Overloaded looks at the roles they play in all aspects of our experiences, from how we make decisions, who we love, what we remember to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep.Author Ginny Smith explores wh...

At last! The cookbook based on the bestselling The Paleo DietDr. Loren Cordain's The Paleo Diet has helped thousands of people lose weight, keep it off, and learn how to eat for good health by following the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors and eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat. Now this revolutionary cookbook gives you more than 150 satisfying recipes packed with great flavors, variety, and nutrition to help you enjoy the benef...

Intermittent fasting is a safe and sensible way not only to lose weight but also to transition to a healthier way of eating. Unlike the deprivation associated with full fasting, the 5:2 diet allows for reduced-calorie meals two days a week. On the other five days, you meet your recommended caloric intake with the help of a variety of healthful recipes. The 5:2 Fast Diet for Beginners is a complete guide to intermittent fasting. Included are: 16 reduced-calorie fasting-day recipes to make y...

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller, Paleo for Every Day , simple meal plans and recipes to reduce inflammation and restore health.Food is a powerful tool to reduce chronic inflammation in the body—but adjusting to an anti-inflammatory diet can be overwhelming. This indispensable cookbook provides simple, straightforward information about anti-inflammatory eating...

The definite guide to the time-tested eating plan that "reflects the medical community's widely accepted definition of a heart-healthy diet" ( US News & World Report , "Best Diets").While fad diets come and go, the DASH diet is here to stay. Based on research by the National Institutes of Health, and endorsed by top-tier medical institutions like the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is a scient...

Enjoy the cleansing, healthful benefits of a fast without depriving and starving yourself. Intermittent fasting-also known as the 5:2 Diet-is a sensible approach to fasting. You'll enjoy low-calorie meals two days a week, while eating your recommended daily requirement of calories on the other five days. With The Fast Diet Cookbook, you'll transform your body and your eating habits. Fasting for health and weight loss has never been easier than with The Fast Diet Cookbook: Enjoy low-calorie...

Drawing on the latest research and expertise of Baycrest, a world leader in research on the aging brain, Mindfull provides nutritional strategies for maintaining and improving brain health and supports the journey to more brain healthful eating through its recipes, menus and tips on stocking a healthy home pantry. While the risk of such diseases as Alzheimer’s represents a complex interplay of genes, environment and lifestyle, up to half of Alzheimer’s cases may be the result of s...

Discover dramatic health results and lose your wheat belly by eliminating just one ingredient from your diet.Have you tried numerous diets and exercise, yet your health, weight, and overall appearance never seem to reach your goals? It’s not your fault. For years, you’ve been told that including grains in our diet is essential for good health. The reality? Wheat is destructive to your health.Lose weight and lose your belly with The Wheat Belly F...

"Pam and Dana know what works for kids…This book is a fantastic resource for the diets that make a difference. Follow their advice!!" --Jenny McCarthy, author of Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors The best "kid-friendly" recipes and guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet for ADHD and autism just got better. In addition to updates on new research and findings, readers will find recommendations from the authors for packing school lunches and snacks, plus 100 brand new recipes! One of th...

What is changing is our understanding of how nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are responsible for the health-promoting properties of functional foods -- and what you can do to maximize their effectiveness. Looking for your meal ticket to health? You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the promising functional foods when it comes to you...