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English
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"In First Bite, acclaimed food historian Bee Wilson delves deep into the latest research from food psychologists, neuroscientists, and nutritionists to reveal that our food habits are shaped by family and culture, memory and gender, hunger and love. We do not come into the world with an innate sense of taste or nutrition as omnivores, we have to learn how and what to eat, how sweet is too sweet and what food will give us the most energy for the coming...
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death. The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org,...
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Michael Greger's first book, "How Not to Die," presented the scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of premature death and disability. Now, Dr. Greger puts that science into action with this cookbook. From Superfood Breakfast Bites to Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca to Two-Berry Pie with Pecan-Sunflower Crust, every recipe offers a delectable, easy-to-prepare, plant-based dish to help anyone eat their...
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Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques with a dash of understanding about food aversion and how to help your kids-and yourself-cook beautiful meals in an empowering way, and is a groundbreaking resource for anyone who has ever been called "picky" or "discerning." Learn how to alter the texture or taste profile of a dish, or even fit it within a specific palette with a unique color-coded guide. Delicious, nutritious, and easily tailored...
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Publisher
Harmony
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Haylie Pomroy, celebrated nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet shares a prescription for total health based on decades of work using food as metabolic medicine. Our bodies are always talking; we just need to learn how to listen to them. Sometimes they whisper to us--our energy is off, our body shape is morphing in ways we don't like. Sometimes they try to give us straight talk, pushing our cholesterol a...
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Series
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HarperFestival, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Grumpy Toad claims he doesn't eat bananas, Pete the Cat encourages Grumpy to try the banana casserole Pete brought for the class potluck.
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Publisher
BenBella Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of Feel Better in 5, this book offers a refreshing, positive approach to weight-loss that focuses on when, where, how, and why to eat, and why it's important to enjoy the process of improving our health --
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Publisher
AMACOM/American Management Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Tired of your weight swinging up and down? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet? You're not alone. Every day, millions of people battle temptation as they try to drop unwanted pounds. For those who succeed, a whopping 80 percent quickly pack the weight back on. "Thin from Within" delves into the root causes and reveals that diets alone--whether counting calories or controlling carbs--don't work. Why? Because lasting results have less to do...
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Publisher
Debate
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
En este revolucionario libro, Michael Pollan, uno de los escritores más brillantes, originales y elocuentes de Estados Unidos, aborda la aparentemente sencilla pregunta de qué deberíamos comer, ofreciéndonos unas respuestas que tienen profundas implicaciones políticas, económicas, psicológicas e incluso morales para todos nosotros. ¿Qué cenaremos hoy? Nos hemos confrontado a esta pregunta desde que el hombre descubrió el fuego, pero para...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Who doesn't love to cheat? Finally-- a successful weight-loss program that allows you to eat that cupcake (and still lose weight!) PEERtrainer is a wildly successful online weight loss network with over 250,000 active email subscribers and nearly a million unique visitors a month. Surrounding the peer support network is a content library of cutting-edge diet, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss information. For years, followers and weight loss professionals...
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Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Explore las ricas historias, el simbolismo y las tradiciones que vienen envueltas en la comida de nuestros platos, comida que no solo alimenta nuestros cuerpos, sino que también constituye nuestra cultura. Este libro es una historia ilustrada de todo lo que comemos Nuestra relación milenaria con casi 200 alimentos, desde nueces y semillas hasta fideos y carne, se ilustra de manera suntuosa, con cuentos de todo el mundo. Una verdadera celebración...
16) Fussy flamingo
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Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lola, a young flamingo, knows that eating shrimp will make her feathers pink, but when her parents look away she tries different foods and turns a series of wild colors.
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Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
"Having a child with extreme picky eating habits can be both frustrating and worrisome - especially if you are concerned your child isn't getting the nutrition they need to grow, stay healthy and strong, and thrive. And if your child has a feeding or selective eating disorder (SED), they may simply refuse to eat a number of foods altogether. To make matters worse, children with feeding disorders often experience anxiety, anger, and may be suspicious...
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Publisher
Baker Books, an imprint of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Dr. Caroline Leaf packs an incredible amount of information that will change listeners' eating and thinking habits for the better. Rather than getting caught up in whether people should go raw or vegan, gluten-free or paleo, Leaf shows that every individual is unique, has unique nutritional needs, and has the power to impact their own health through the right thinking. There's no one perfect solution. Rather, she shows listeners how to change the...
19) Raising adventurous eaters: practical ways to overcome picky eating and food sensory sensitivities
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Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Children who are picky eaters often have sensory sensitivities that contribute to their food aversions-whether it's smell, taste, texture, or appearance. Written by a pediatric occupational therapist with a specialty in feeding, eating, and swallowing, this book offers eight evidence-based sensory strategies to help kids develop a positive relationship with food, so they can become healthy and adventurous eaters for life"--
"Help kids develop a...
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