Say 'hello' to a happy, healthy you
Eating the right foods is an essential part of keeping well and being at your best. This sensible book is packed full of advice on how to make the right food choices for you and your family, whether you're snacking in the office, eating out or packing a school lunchbox. Covering everything from how to get the vitamins and minerals your body requires to the facts behind processed foods, this guide shows you how to stay on top of your nutritional intake and feel refreshed and energised on a daily basis.
Back to basics – discover the essential ingredients behind food and nutrition
It all adds up – understand what your body takes from the foods you eat, from vitamins and protein to fat and cholesterol
Decision time – learn about healthy eating and how to make wise food choices
Part of the process – find out all about processed foods and the additives that lie within everyday foods
Uncover the links – discover how nutrition ties in with allergies, medication, and even your mood
'Fascinating, authoritative, packed with real evidence and sound advice – and a good read. The authors of this book have qualifications and experience you can really trust. There are a lot of flaky, unscientific nutrition books out there – and this is their nemesis!' – Dr Alice Roberts, anatomist, author & broadcaster
Open the book and find:
Key facts about the digestive system
How to beat those between-meal energy lows
Information on essential and non-essential proteins
Why your body craves fat
Advice on healthy meal-planning
The lowdown on allergies and intolerances
Why you should always check the ingredients list
Information on all the vitamins your body needs
Learn to:
Understand food labelling
Tell the difference between facts and fads
Make the best food choices for you and your family
