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"In The Dorito Effect, Mark Schatzker shows us how our approach to the nation's number one public health crisis has gotten it wrong. The epidemics of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are not tied to the overabundance of fat or carbs or any other specific nutrient. Instead, we have been led astray by the growing divide between flavor--the tastes we crave--and the underlying nutrition" -- provided by publisher.
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The author explores his theory that the food industry's used three essential ingredients to control much of the world's diet.
Traces the rise of the processed food industry and how addictive salt, sugar, and fat have enabled its dominance in the past half century, revealing deliberate corporate practices behind current trends in obesity, diabetes, and other health challenges.
15) The smart girl's guide to going vegetarian: how to look great, feel fabulous, and be a better you
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Treating your body right is a radical act of self-love
The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian is an inclusive guide—written by a nutritionist—for young people looking to learn more about what they put in their bodies and how food can be used to practice self-care, mindfulness, sustainability, and body positivity.
These days we're immersed in diet culture—every other celebrity is vegan, influencers
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Analyzes how fast food has affected obesity among American adults and children. Examines how lifestyle leads to fast-food eating. Provides information on the fats, sugars, and calories found in many popular fast food menu items. Explores how the fast-food industry has dominated society and what people can do to lessen its power over meal choices and health risks.
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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.