Health Food & Healthy Eating Resources

There has been a trend in recent years towards health foods and healthier diets as people discover the benefits of a healthier lifestyle that can be achieved and enjoyed by eating health food. The increase in obesity among the population and concerns regarding the ethics and safety of producing and consuming GMO food has lead to an increase in the number of people considering a change in eating habits and diets by eating health food and organic foodstuffs.

Diet plans are no longer simply about weightloss and are increasingly becoming lifestyle choices. There are many popular diets and eating plans each with their own merits and appeal to different sectors of society for different reasons depending on the lifestyle of the individual and what they wish to achieve and their lifestyle. There are also diets based on physiological intolerance to certain food types such as celiac disease which requires a gluton free diet and other allergen free diets. When first considering a change in diet and eating habits the wide variety of diets such as The Palio Diet, The Dash Diet, The Dukan Diet, The Atkins Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Vegan Diet, Low Carb Diets, Whole Food Diets, etc can be a bit daunting. For this reason this website is intended to provide a central respository of resources related to health food and healthy eating.    

The Paleo Diet for Athletes

Paleo-style diets are all the rage as fitness enthusiasts, including the booming nation of CrossFitters, have adopted high-protein, low-processed-food diets to fuel their exercise. It all began with the publication of the book The Paleo Diet by renowned scientist Loren Cordain, PhD, who presented a breakthrough plan for weight loss and disease prevention without dieting or exercising....more

The Classic 1000 Vegetarian Recipes

The ultimate cookery reference book for vegetarians, this comprehensive book is crammed with stylish recipes that will suit any mood, circumstance or occasion. And not just for vegetarians! There's a wonderful range of original vegetable ideas here that will open new vistas to anybody who wants exciting, appetising vegetable eating....more

The Best-Ever Wheat and Gluten-Free Baking Book

There was a time when being diagnosed with celiac disease or learning you had a sensitivity to wheat or gluten meant a lifetime of dry, tasteless baked goods that crumbled in your hands and often weren't worth the effort you put in to make them. Not any more Today, easy-to-use alternative flours, grains, and flavorings are on supermarket shelves everywhere, which means you don't have to learn any new baking techniques or search the Internet for untried ingredients with names you can't pronounce....more

Vegan For Life

The definitive nutrition guide for vegans, including essential information on protein and supplements, myths and realities of a plant-based diet, jump-start plans, and nutrient-dense menus....more

Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Health

Inflammation can be harmful when it refuses to leave the body, and when the immune system becomes drained, the body has difficulty warding off other illnesses. This book helps those with inflammation incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into their everyday diets....more

The Total Food Allergy Health and Diet Guide

Every year, millions of people have an allergic reaction to food - while thankfully most cause mild symptoms, some food allergies can trigger very serious, even life-threatening situations. Some people are lucky and outgrow their allergies but for many, these allergies become a lifelong challenge. While there is no cure for food allergies, the allergic reactions can be managed through strict avoidance of certain foods and early detection and/or diagnosis....more

The Men's Health Big Book of Food & Nutrition

People are hungrier than ever for clear-cut answers to their most perplexing food questions, but a private nutritionist or a membership in a diet club are expensive luxuries. What readers really need is an authoritative, encyclopedic source at their fingertips....more

Healthy Eating

A healthy diet is about eating foods that promote rather than endanger health. This book will explain the elements of a healthy balanced diet....more

The Everything Dash Diet Cookbook (eBook)

Take care of your heart and your waistline! Studies show that the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, can help lower blood pressure in just fourteen days! It is also one of the smartest and healthiest ways to lose weight and curb diabetes risk-all without the use of medications....more

Vegetarian Cooking for Dummies

If you thought you had to be a nutritionist to figure out a vegetarian diet, it's actually a lot simpler than you think. Eating vegetarian, in addition to being healthy and delicious, is just plain fun. Discovering new and exotic vegetables like celeriac or kohlrabi will widen your palate as well as your sense of adventure in the kitchen. Plus, vegetarian cuisine is chockfull of dishes that are robust and flavorful, and a match for any standard meat dish. And, most important of all, eating a plateful of vegetarian lasagne or pasta primavera, or any other scrumptious dish prepared vegetarian style will let you indulge without guilt!...more

Health, Food, and Nutrition in Third World Development

The development of effective health, food, and nutrition policies are essential to the rapid economic and social development of Third World countries....more

Food Combining For Health

A fresh new feel for this international best-selling guide to how the Hay diet (food combining) can improve health and vitality. With over one million copies sold worldwide, this is the ultimate guide to the health benefits of food combining from two of the most respected authors in the field, freshened up to attract a new, contemporary audience....more

The Complete Vegan Cookbook

The definitive guide to vegan cooking showcases foods rich in specific nutrients; offers menu plans for entertaining and everyday; explains how to stock the vegan pantry; provides resources for further study, and, of course, features over 200 vegan recipes for delicious dishes--from Mushroom Ravioli and Pizza Baked with Rosemary and Garlic to Cherry Cobbler....more

The Paleo Diet

Eat for better health and weight loss the Paleo way with this revised edition of the bestselling guide-over 100,000 copies sold to date! Healthy, delicious, and simple, the Paleo Diet is the diet we were designed to eat....more

1,000 Vegan Recipes

Whether you're a new to vegan cooking, a long-time vegan, or someone who is just trying to eat meatless meals a few times a week, this is the book for you. You will have a lifetime of recipes and inspiration. These delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, are cholesterol-free, low in saturated fat, and high in fiber and complex carbohydrates....more

The Allergy Self-Help Cookbook: Over 325 Natural Foods Recipes, Free of All Common Food Allergens

Written by a passionate expert who has devoted her life to helping people cope with food allergies, this updated and revised edition is one of the most comprehensive and current food allergy cookbooks on the market. Includes sections on eating away from home and coping with children who have food allergies. 25 illustrations....more

Fresh And Healthy Dash Diet Cooking

DELECTABLE DASH DISHES FOR EVERY MEAL With its emphasis on fresh ingredients, low sodium, and portion control, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is the best diet for a fit lifestyle. But cutting back on calories and salt doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavour....more

Health Food Junkies

The first book to identify the eating disorder orthorexia nervosa-an obsession with eating healthfully-and offer expert advice on how to treat it....more

Everyday Dash Diet Cookbook

A bestselling author and foremost DASH expert, together with a bestselling cookbook writer, makes it easy to prepare home-cooked meals that are fresh, fabulous, and DASH-approved. This ultimate guide to cooking the DASH way serves up everything necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle....more

Probiotic Foods for Good Health

Probiotics are fermented foods cultured by beneficial microorganisms. These foods have values byond their original states as fermentation increases some nutrients, gives foods a tasty zing, and keeps food without preservatives. The beneficial bacteria in fermented foods helps keep the digestive tract healthy and protects against food borne illnesses....more
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