Superfoods: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet - Softcover

Reinhard MS. RD, Tonia

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9781554076840: Superfoods: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554076846 ISBN 13: 9781554076840

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2010

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A consumer guide to the top 200 super-healthy foods and their high nutritional value.

Superfoods is a comprehensive reference to the world's healthiest foods. It cuts through the marketing hype and contradictory reporting in the mainstream media to expose the truth. Registered dietician Tonia Reinhard gives expert advice on the very best high-powered, super-healthy foods and how to get the most out of them.

Superfoods is organized by food type and covers:

Fruits and berries
Vegetables
Legumes, nuts and oils
Grains
Cereals
Herbs and spices
Meat and dairy products
Beverages
Confections

Each entry details a food's nutritional content and value, seasonal variances and varietal information. Reinhard provides essential tips on how to maximize each food's beneficial effects as well as culinary tips. She also suggests food combinations that enhance the benefits.

Is soy really a miracle food? What is the best source of omega-3? Is the pomegranate craze supported by fact or is it just savvy marketing? This book answers these and hundreds of other important questions about the foods we eat, providing expert guidance on the best choices.

With Superfoods, readers will get the most nutritional bang for their buck.

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About the Author:

Tonia Reinhard, MS, is a registered dietician and professor at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, where she is the program director for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics and the course director for clinical nutrition in the School of Medicine. She is the author of The Vitamin Sourcebook and Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition, and she is president of the Michigan Dietetic Association.

Review:

If consumers were asked whether they would change their diets if they knew specific foods would combat certain conditions, help retard their aging process, and provide the energy they needed to function at their best, it is safe to bet that the answer would be a resounding yes. Enter Registered Dietician Tonia Reinhard. In her latest book, Superfoods: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet... she cites the ongoing research into the links between food and health, and the scientific evidence that proves the effectiveness of individual foods on certain conditions.... In addition, the author includes the "Healthy Evidence" that led to the inclusion of each, and provides detailed information including nutritional content, seasonal variations, curative value, combinations that enhance their efficacy and those to avoid, how to maximize the beneficial effects of each [and] preparation advice and culinary tips... This comprehensive guide will help you design your own portfolio of powerful foods. (FoodReference.com 2010-12-03)

Reinhard, a registered dietitian, compiled this guide to 200 of the most nutrient-dense foods. The book is divided by food type with sections on vegetables and fruit, legumes, nuts and oils, herbs and spices, grains, beverages and treats, nutritional supplements, and, yes, meat! Each entry contains a brief history of the food; a reference to a medical study; vitamin, mineral, and phytochemical content; and tips on usage. Many of the foods are familiar, such as olive oil, lentils, and almonds. Lesser-known ingredients such as goji berries and spirulina are also highlighted... A solid beginner's reference, especially for those seeking the authority of medical studies. (Rukshana Singh Library Journal 2010-11-15)

Superfoods: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet is a comprehensive compendium of the world's healthiest foods and how to get the most out of them. Registered dietician Tonia Reinhard gives expert advice in this easy-to-use guide on the very best 200 high-powered, super-healthy foods. She debunks many erroneous advertisements and rumors. An introduction includes a definition of "superfoods," the beneficial compounds in each, the role of antioxidants, going organic, and how to use this book, along with a colorful picture of the food. She provides essential tips on how to maximize each food's beneficial effects as well as some culinary tips. Superfoods is organized by food type.... Each entry contains a brief history of the food; a reference to a medical study; vitamin, mineral, and phytochemical content; and tips on usage.... Recommended for the public library, the general interested reader, and health providers. (Nadine Salmons American Reference Books Annual 2010 2011-03-01)

Not a bad idea to leaf through and then throw a few of these "superfoods" into your grocery cart each week. In other words, hello gogi berry, wheat germ, and pumpkinseed pancakes! (Amy Rosen Canadian House and Home 2011-01-19)

Whether you want to take small steps to change or completely overhaul your diet, this comprehensive guide is sure to help you. (Due West_Due East 2011-04-30)

Turn to this book to learn how to get the most out of the world's nutrient-dense super-healthy foods. Organized by food type, Superfoods covers nutritional content and potential health benefits while providing recipe ideas and guidance on food combinations. (Taste for Life 2011-03-01)

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