This well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious. Nourishing Traditions will tell you: <ol>
<li>Why your body needs old fashioned animal fats </li> </ol>
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<li>Why butter is a health food </li> </ol>
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<li>How high-cholesterol diets promote good health </li> </ol>
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<li>How saturated fats protect the heart </li> </ol>
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<li>How rich sauces help you digest and assimilate your food </li> </ol>
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<li>Why grains and legumes need special preparation to provide optimum benefits </li> </ol>
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<li>About enzyme-enhanced food and beverages that can provide increased energy and vitality </li> </ol>
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<li>Why high-fiber, lowfat diets can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies </li> </ol>
Topics include the health benefits of traditional fats and oils (including butter and coconut oil); dangers of vegetarianism; problems with modern soy foods; health benefits of sauces and gravies; proper preparation of whole grain products; pros and cons of milk consumption; easy-to-prepare enzyme enriched condiments and beverages; and appropriate diets for babies and children.

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Fallon, Sally

Enig, Mary

Cooking Methods

Newtrends Publishing, Inc.

A collection of three coconut-based diets features delicious recipes and essential information on the nature of saturated and tropical fats, including data gleaned from dozens of studies about the use of coconuts and healthy fats in improving nutrition. 50,000 first printing.

Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Lose Weight And Feel Great With The Delicious, Science-based Coconut Diet

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diets & Weight Loss

Hudson Street Press

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