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 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
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 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
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 Bartender's Guide to Low Carb Cocktails
People everywhere are changing the way they drink to complement healthier lifestyles. Everyone wants low carb drinks, but very few people know how to make them! Here is the answer - a simple, quick guide that every bartender will love. * Great tasting recipes, based on drinks you already make. * Popular combinations, even exotics and shooters! * No math! The carbs are already calculated....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
Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes to Eat Well & Feel Great
A self-trained chef, Danielle Walker is the new face of grain-free cooking, tempting foodies of all stripes with her accessible recipes for vibrant Paleo food. Paying homage to the dishes she loved in her pre-Paleo life, she has ingeniously recreated all her favourites without grains or dairy in her first cookbook....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
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
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
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
Your Personal Paleo Diet
The idea behind the Paleo, or 'caveman', diet is simple - eat the food we humans were genetically and biologically meant to eat, as our hunter-gatherer ancestors once did, and we can all experience near-effortless weight loss, increased vitality and greatly improved health. But does it really make sense to restrict yourself to the limited range of foods available to our ancestors?...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
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
Dash Diet Action Plan
Finally, the #1 ranked DASH diet is popularized and user-friendly. Unlike any diet before it, DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, came out of groundbreaking NIH-funded research. ...more
Low-carb Living for Families (eBook)
The phrase 'low carb' has become the new buzz word, but what exactly does it mean, will it suit your and your family's lifestyle, and will it be easy to adapt your eating habits to this way of eating? In Low-carb Living for Families, Monique le Roux Forslund answers all these questions and explains why reducing the carbohydrates and simultaneously increasing the consumption of natural, healthy fats is good for you and your family....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
The Insect Cookbook
The Definitive Guide to Insects as a Sustainable Food Source In The Insect Cookbook, two entomologists and a chef make the case for insects as a sustainable source of protein for humans and a necessary part of our future diet. They provide consumers and chefs with the essential facts about insects for culinary use, with recipes simple enough to make at home yet boasting the international flair of the world's most chic dishes....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