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“[This book] will become a standard for ages to come, against which all other books will be measured and put into perspective of relative importance. The author leads us beyond the limited precepts of nutrition into the realms of Divinity.”—From the Preface by Viktoras Kulvinskas”…arguably the best book on diet from both a health and a spiritual point of view ever to see print.”—Meditation Magazine”Dr. Gabriel Cousens is a true Yogi. This book is a cosmic how-to book (more…)

This study guide includes chapter outlines, practice tests, fill-in-the-blank chapter reviews, short-answer questions, calculations, and vocabulary review. Available for packaging with UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION.

About the Author

Ellie Whitney, PH.D., received her B.A. in Biology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and her Ph.D. in Biology from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1970. Formerly on the faculty at Florida State University and a dietitian registered with (more…)

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“Endurance Sports Nutrition is like having your own personal sports dietitian throughout every step of your training.”Jean Knaack, Executive Director of Road Runners Club of America “This new edition provides the essential information on sports nutrition for endurance athletes. Digest it with the proper fuel and you’ll have a winning combination!”Scott JurekSeven-time consecutive champion and course record holder of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run“Endu (more…)

Updated and revised to address current concerns about nutrition throughout the life cycle, Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Seventh Edition successfully covers core nutritional topics such as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and dietary needs from a culinary perspective. Bursting with a full-color design and plenty of photographs and illustrations, Drummond and Brefere link nutritional concepts with healthy cooking techniques and recipes. Each book come (more…)

A lifetime of sound and easy advice on healthy eating from the world’s foremost authority on food and nutrition The choices you make every day about food, nutrition, and health can have a major impact on your life. To find the most reliable nutrition information and positive advice for achieving optimal health, look no further–this comprehensive book from the American Dietetic Association explains everything you need to know about eating for health. It’s packed with simple, (more…)

Endurance athletes regularly push their bodies to the limits with a strenuous training regimen that demands smart nutrition. In Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, Ryan offers proven strategies for improved athletic performance with sport-specific guidelines for running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, adventure racing, and rowing. In-depth information is presented in an easy-to-read and accessible style, with individual chapters dedicated to each of these popular (more…)

Amazon.com Review

What’s the best diet for good health and athletic performance? Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., describes the dietary balance and specific foods shown to be optimal for athletes from recreational exercisers to Olympic hopefuls, citing supporting studies. Refreshingly free of high-protein hype, Clark emphasizes a varied, wholesome, moderate diet high in complex carbohydrates (”without question, wholesome carbohydrates are the best choices for fueling your muscles and pro (more…)

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This completely revised edition of a 1994 title offers up-to-date information about the human body’s own “host defense mechanisms” in the war on cancer, providing a multidisciplinary approach to treatment based on scientific studies and clinical experience. Quillin, a medical professional who has published extensively, has conducted nutrition studies with hundreds of patients in formal clinical settings. He discusses conventional therapies (chemotherapy, surg (more…)

New Expanded 8th edition with new photos and text.An epic study demonstrating the importance of whole food nutrition, and the degeneration and destruction that comes from a diet of processed foods.For nearly 10 years, Weston Price and his wife traveled around the world in search of the secret to health. Instead of looking at people afflicted with disease symptoms, this highly-respected dentist and dental researcher chose to focus on healthy individuals, and challenged himself to (more…)

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“Nutrition at Your Fingertips is one stop shopping for food information. Elisa Zied has compiled the most complete and exhaustive resource guide on the foods you eat and what is really in them. If you love food, you’ll love this book. This is a rich resource that belongs in kitchens, libraries and the offices of health professionals. It’s a stunning book!” -Nancy L. Snyderman, MD. FACS NBC News Chief Medical Editor Associate Professor Head and Neck Surgery University of (more…)