An easy-to-follow visual explanation of the basics of nutrition and food. How Food Works by Gary Null uncovers the scientific truth behind common notions about food and helps you understand how to make educated decisions about your own food. An easy to read book that teaches key concepts about food from nutrition, to history and folklore, and how each food provides us with nutritional value, is an excellent resource for any student wanting to learn more about the subject.
The book is organized by food type and offers a variety of explanations as to why certain foods are better than others for various types of diseases. For example, beef is not always the best source of protein for vegetarians and there are special foods that are only recommended for specific groups of people, such as Pritikinarians (people who don’t eat dairy products). The information provided is comprehensive and includes a discussion of the vitamin B diet, which is centered around milk products. It also discusses the dangers associated with refined sugar, the effects of environmental pollutants on our health, and the benefits of fruit and vegetables.
This is not an extensive look at the world of food, but a quick overview of the basics to get you started. By taking the time to review and explore the knowledge about the scientific nature of our food system, we can improve our health and benefit from the knowledge about the relationship between food and health. Knowledge is power, and this book offers some valuable tips and advice on how to use that knowledge in improving your life.
While it may seem like common sense to pay attention to what we put into our mouths, there are many people who are unaware of how food works in their bodies. By reviewing how food enters our systems, and examining the evidence surrounding the claims that commercial food advertisements make, How Food Works helps us make better decisions about what we choose to put into our mouths. In addition, it introduces readers to some of the alternative methods that can be used to prepare healthy foods. For example, a growing number of people are choosing to make their own yogurt at home instead of purchasing it at the store. This knowledge can prove very helpful to people who are looking to live a healthier lifestyle.
As the book rightly points out, much of our food intake comes from processed food, which makes it harder for our bodies to absorb the nutrients that we need. This can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of disease. By learning what types of foods are rich in antioxidants, and which ones are packed with chemicals, How Food Works makes it easier for us to identify foods that are beneficial to our health and to take steps to increase the nutrient value of those choices.
This is an easy-to-read book full of interesting facts about food. It doesn’t try to educate you about specific diets or medical treatments, but the information it provides is generally applicable to all of them. Anyone who wants to become healthier and more aware of the foods they eat should definitely consider this text. The knowledge it provides may just save their lives.
