Jonny Bowden's Shape Up Workbook
Health and fitness experts agree that keeping track of our food intake and exercise habits are important to staying focused on diet and health goals. In Jonny Bowden's Shape Up! readers discovered that noting the effects foods have on our moods, a...
Processed Food Addiction
Obesity and eating disorders have stubbornly refused to respond to treatment since the 1990's. This book organizes the evidence for a possible answer, i.e., that the problem could be one of addiction to processed foods. In a Processed Food Addicti...
Feasting and Fasting
How Judaism and food are intertwined Judaism is a religion that is enthusiastic about food. Jewish holidays are inevitably celebrated through eating particular foods, or around fasting and then eating particular foods. Through fasting, feasting, d...
Food Allergy
Food Allergy is a unique book which uses a scientific approach to cover both pediatric and adult adverse reactions to foods and food additives. Following the successful formula of the previous editions, Food Allergy has established itself as the c...
Real Food
A fun collection of Martin Parr's food pictures, which documents the simple notion that 'we are what we eat'. Real Food celebrates all things food through the eyes of the renowned British photographer Martin Parr - a kaleidoscope of foods the worl...
Traditionally Fermented Foods: Innovative Recipes and Old-Fashioned Techniques for Sustainable Eating
Harnessing traditions from previous generations to preserve food is not only a passion for Shannon Stonger, but a way of life. Shannon walked away from a career in chemistry to raise her family. Shortly thereafter, her and her husband moved their family off the grid to discover a more simple, agrarian life. With only minimal solar-powered electricity, Shannon relies on practical food preservation techniques, such as fermentation, to provide nutritious food for her family while cutting food costs. In Traditionally Fermented Foods, Shannon shows readers how to preserve food using traditional fermentation techniques, often without refrigeration. An alternative to canning and freezing, traditionally fermented foods do not require modern technology to preserve. You can learn Shannon's authentic preservation technique, which she depends on daily to put food on the table, so you know they work. You can also learn how fermented foods work, how to make fermented foods and how to use fermented
Proteas of the Fynbos
Proteas are South Africa’s wildflower celebrities: the King Protea is emblazoned on the National Coat of Arms and gives its name to the country’s cricket team. A total of 330 protea species are found in the fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region – the botanical treasure house at the southern tip of Africa. Proteas of the Fynbosfeatures 165 of the region’s more common or showy species, with pointers to many more. Each species account details diagnostic features, flowering times, habitats and distribution, while colour photographs showcase the beauty and diversity of this charismatic plant group. An informative introduction explores the biology, pollination, origin and conservation status of fynbos proteas, and highlights features to aid identification. Arranged in groups and subgroups for easy identification, this innovative guide enables flower enthusiasts to confidently identify over half of all fynbos protea species. Sales points: Accessible and user-friendly design. Full-colour
Ericas of the Fynbos
Ericas come in an astonishing array of sizes, shapes and colours. Some 760 species, many of them found nowhere else, occur in the Cape Floristic region - a centre of unparalleled diversity for the genus and home to one of the world's richest flora...
Alchemical Guide to Herbs & Food: A Practitioner's Guide to the Medicinal and Esoteric Properties of Edible Plants and Common Foods
Alchemical Guide to Herbs & Food: A Practitioner's Guide to the Medicinal and Esoteric Properties of Edible Plants and Common Foods
The Food Book
Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: * All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. * Information on every aspect of food’s origin, history, and place in world cuisine. * Photographs that showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious
Safe Food
Food safety is a matter of intense public concern, and for good reason. Millions of annual cases of food 'poisonings' raise alarm not only about the food served in restaurants and fast-food outlets but also about foods bought in supermarkets. The ...
Food Flavours
How does the nose know what it smells? How do we taste foods? What gives foods their characteristic flavours? How do the methods of food preparation and processing change the flavours of foods? Food Flavours answers these questions and much more, ...
Goki - Toy shop miniatures in a basket, food and household goods
Goki - Toy shop miniatures in a basket, food and household goods
Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing
A compendium of balanced Ayurvedic recipes combined with information on the Ayurvedic principles of food and diet. It also gives a comprehensive listing of foods categorized by suitability to body type as well as a chart listing the qualities of foods, along with a chart to determine your own constitution.
Politics of Food
Is shopping for food really a political act? Why is it that, in a world with enough food for everyone, more people than ever go hungry? Why did the French resistance against genetically modified foods become a fight against McDonalds? Why did the ...
Cozy Coloring: Food & Snacks: A Comfy Vibes Coloring Book for Adults and Kids: Simple, Relaxing Pages Featuring Foods, Drinks, Desserts, and More!
Cozy Coloring: Food & Snacks: A Comfy Vibes Coloring Book for Adults and Kids: Simple, Relaxing Pages Featuring Foods, Drinks, Desserts, and More!
Food in the Woods
Food in the Woods serves up more than 60 tasty, nourishing vegetarian recipes for any season, not forgetting about desserts and snacks - whether for a spur-of-a-moment campfire trip, a winter hike or anything in between. The recipes range from quick and easy sandwiches to dehydrating your own meals for longer treks. The book will guide you into cooking in the great outdoors, equipment you will need and what to consider for each time of year. The provided information caters for beginners and expert hikers alike. ”Kimchi & Teriyaki Hot Dogs or Indian Campfire Potatoes? How about some delicious dessert around the campfire? Maybe it's time to do some meal planning for a one-week hike - in that case, why not dehydrate some of the food. Lentil Ragu for lunch and Mexican Black Bean Mole for dinner! In this book, I've shared my trusty recipes that are part of my own excursions and hikes.” The stunning photographs and personal stories reflect the enchantment of Finnish nature. The recipes and
Functional Foods Revolution
Foods that promote human health - 'functional foods' or nutraceuticals - have caught the imagination of the global food industry. All the household-name companies are developing them as a key driver in their global strategies. They see the prospec...
Rawsome!: Maximizing Health, Energy, and Culinary Delight with the Raw Foods Diet
Eating food closest to its natural state engenders a tremendous exchange of energy between food and body. The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health. Brigitte Mars presents evidence that confirms the efficacy of the raw foods d...
International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition
The most comprehensive food and nutrition reference available today¿ The International Dictionary of Food & Nutrition As menus in both homes and restaurants grow more sophisticated, a wider knowledge of foods and their nutritional components g...
Food Chemistry
Finding new, safe ways to consume food has become complicated as people become more health conscious about the foods they put into their bodies. ""Food Chemistry"" offers a wealth of information on the field of ...
Women on Food
A provocative collection of foods most distinctive female voices and subjects Women on Food unites the radical, diverging female voices of the food industry in this urgent collection of essays, interviews, questionnaires, illustrations, quotes, an...
