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 New Atkins for a New You Cookbook
'The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook' is the first recipe book to reflect the innovative, modern Atkins program, featuring 200 original Atkins-friendly recipes that are quick, simple, accessible, and delicious. The book features color photographs of dozens of recipes and simple instructions....more
Food Structures, Digestion and Health
This selection of key presentations from the Food Structures, Digestion and Health conference is devoted to the unique and challenging interface between food science and nutrition, and brings together scientists across several disciplines to address cutting-edge research issues. Topics include modeling of the gastrointestinal tract, effect of structures on digestion, and design for healthy foods....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
Health Food for the Soul
'Health Food For The Soul' invites Christians to feast at the table of God's promises where one will find complete, satisfying nourishment. Too many have been weakened by emotional 'junk- food.' Learn to live in victory, be strong in the Spirit, and manifest the 'fruit' from His divine orchard. This is a must-read for all souls who hunger for the deeper riches of God's Word....more
Allergy Free Recipes (eBook)
This is a cookbook and specifically an allergy free cookbook. I found out my daughter had allergies at 7 months old after a severe reaction to cows milk protein. From that moment i had to learn how to cook all over again. She has multiple allergies and this cookbook is free from milk, eggs, nuts and fish. I also have included a few tips and ideas for familes that are just finding out about allergies for the first time....more
Dr. Atkins' Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook
In this revised companion book to 'Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution,' readers will find newly updated recipes that will let them eat the most up-to-date Atkins way. Includes 50 entirely new recipes and updated favorites. Two-color illustrations....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
Luscious Vegetarian
Sonia and Jade's enthusiasm for flavourful cooking bursts from every page of Luscious Vegetarian! This book contains fun and easy-to-make vegetarian recipes, carefully chosen to satisfy the requirements of young professionals, bustling families and health-conscious hedonists alike....more
Seriously Good! - Gluten Free Cooking For Kids
The symptoms of coeliac disease in children typically appear three to five months after first consuming gluten-containing foods. It is therefore important to introduce a gluten-free diet to your child as soon as they're diagnosed. The author has developed 70 dishes suitable for children of all ages - from babies to toddlers to school-age kids....more
Dr Atkins New Diet Cookbook
With a summary of Dr Atkins's bestselling diet philosophy, this cookbook contains more than 200 low-carbohydrate recipes made with fresh and tasy ingredients to keep dieters on track....more
Allergy Free: Recipes and Practical Advice for Your Health
With more and more people suffering from various food intolerances and medical conditions, specialist diets have increasingly become part of everyday life for many families. This book attempts to bring guidance, safe recipes and, peace of mind to the cooks....more
DASH Diet Health Plan (eBook)
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 scientifically proven method to lose weight and become healthier....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
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 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
I Quit Sugar for Life
'Quitting sugar is not a diet. Quitting sugar is a way of living without processed food and eating like our great-grandparents used to.' With her internationally bestselling book, I Quit Sugar, Sarah Wilson helped tens of thousands of people around the world to kick the habit. In I Quit Sugar for Life, Sarah shows you how to be sugar-free for ever....more
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution
Now completely updated in trade paperback, this top-selling diet and health book includes seven new chapters and revisions throughout. It provides tips on how to jumpstart the program and delicious new recipes....more
Pure, White and Deadly. by John Yudkin
Explores the ins and out of sugar, from the different types - is brown sugar really better than white - to how it is hidden inside our everyday foods, and how it is damaging our health. This book is suitable for those interested in their health, the health of their children and the health of modern society.
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Low Carb Diet (eBook)
Low Carb Diet Low Carb Meals and Low Carb Snacks that Satisfy the Whole Family Now, a complete, sensible way to introduce the entire family to healthier eating with a low carb diet plan. Included are a list of low carb foods, an explanation of the benefits gained by using a low carb diet, and delicious recipes to make and include in any low carb diet menu. There are 50 delicious low carb recipes that have under 500 calories per serving....more
The Whole Soy Story
A groundbreaking expose that tells the truth about soy that scientists know but that the soy industry has tried to suppress. Soy is not a health food, does not prevent disease and has not even been proven safe....more