Mosbys Handbook of Herbs and Supplements and Their Therapeutic Uses or Real People Need Real Food

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Supplements and Their Therapeutic Uses

Author: HealthGate Data Corporation

This handy reference provides quick information on herbs and supplements--including 85 herbs, 80 supplements, and 75 conditions. Extremely thorough, it offers reliable references and a unique system that rates the current knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment. Content is consistently structured and features an Appendix on Clinically Tested Brands at the end of the book.
• A logical and consistent organization enables the reader to quickly consult the efficacy of herbal use to treat a specific condition.
• Evidence-based content includes a unique system that rates the current, scientific knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment.
• Helpful Appendix describes clinically tested brands.
• References do not rely heavily on one source.

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Real People Need Real Food: A Guide to Healthy Eating for Families Living in a Fast Food World

Author: Laura Einbinder

Are you confused by food labels, diet myths, and nutritional supplements? Real People Need Real Food is an easy-to-digest guide to avoiding food fads, intensive diets, or fast-food meals and eating wholesome, great-tasting food with joy and gusto.

The old saying, "You are what you eat," rings true for Laura Einbinder and Kate Scarlata, both registered dietitians who utilize their professional experience and personal journeys to teach you how to choose healthy, additive-free foods that will not only make you feel more energetic and balanced but will also lower your risk of illness.

Along with a multitude of recipes, useful charts, objectives, and reading recommendations, Einbinder and Scarlata promote a new awareness of the many obstacles that stand in the way of American families achieving optimal eating habits. In this practical, illuminating guide, you will learn how to:

• Decipher food labels and current scientific research
  
• Choose the right nutritional supplement
  
• Streamline your meal planning from grocery shopping to creating family friendly menus
  
• Discover the role mindless eating plays in weight management
  
• Enjoy exercise as a pleasurable family activity

Real People Need Real Food provides all the essential tools you need to make the necessary food and lifestyle changes that will bring you and your family to significantly better overall health.