Eat, Drink, and be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy EatingOne of the world's most distinguished experts in nutrition explains why the conventional wisdom in nutrition today--the old pyramid--has failed to prevent an epidemic of obesity in America and misled millions who are trying to make the healthiest food choices. Charts & illustrations. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
CHAPTER ONE Introduction | 15 |
CHAPTER TWO What Can You Believe About Diet? | 27 |
CHAPTER THREE Healthy Weight | 35 |
CHAPTER FOUR Surprising News About Fat | 56 |
CHAPTER SEVEN Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables | 114 |
CHAPTER EIGHT You Are What You Drink | 127 |
No Emergency | 138 |
CHAPTER ELEVEN Summary | 179 |
CHAPTER TWELVE Recipes and Menus | 186 |
Credits | 275 |
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