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"Every year new information comes out linking foods previously thought to be healthy to different diseases. This book sheds light on which foods to eat and which ones really should be avoided."
| Acknowledgments | ||
| About the Author | ||
| Pt. 1 | Cutting Through the Confusion | |
| 1 | Talking Politics | 3 |
| 2 | They Say, "Eat a Variety of Foods" | 25 |
| 3 | They Say, "Balance Your Food with Physical Activity" | 41 |
| 4 | They Say, "Choose a Diet with Plenty of Grains, Vegetables, and Fruits" | 51 |
| 5 | They Say, "Choose a Diet low in Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol" | 61 |
| 6 | They Say, "Choose a Diet Moderate in Sugar, Salt, and Sodium" | 71 |
| 7 | Summary: The Simple Truth | 81 |
| Pt. 2 | Getting from Here to There | |
| 8 | The Optimal Diet is Outside Our Culture | 89 |
| 9 | Making the Change At Home | 93 |
| 10 | Eating Out | 109 |
| 11 | The Social Side | 123 |
| 12 | Traveling Light | 131 |
| 13 | How to Get Support | 145 |
| 14 | A Simple Meal-Planning Guide | 153 |
| 15 | Menus Made Easy | 163 |
| 16 | Recipe Modifications | 173 |
| Recommended Dietary Allowances and Dietary Reference Intakes | 185 | |
| Index | 191 |
Overview
"Every year new information comes out linking foods previously thought to be healthy to different diseases. This book sheds light on which foods to eat and which ones really should be avoided."
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