The Oxford book of health foods : a comprehensive guide to natural remedies

The health food industry is a billion-dollar business in the United States today and is thriving worldwide. However, despite the widespread consumption of these foods, little information on these products is available to validate their actual therapeutic and nutritional value. The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically based guide to a variety of foods associated with good health. From fruits, herbs, and grains to vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements, this new resource offers not only the claims associated with each food, but also the scientific truths behind these claims. Written in elegant and accessible prose by two leading experts in botany and nutrition, the books begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over one hundred entries on individual health foods and dietary supplements. Each entry for each type of food provides full information on its origins, a thorough description, the claims and myths associated with it, and the scientific evidence to support--or refute--these claims. Beautifully illustrated throughout with botanical drawings, electron micrograph scans, and photographs (all in full color), the text is further supplemented by a glossary explaining the more technical terms and a bibliography listing sources for further reading. A straightforward and authoritative reference, The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a must-have for all who are interested in general health and nutrition.

the Health Food Industry Is A Billion-dollar Business In The United States Today And Is Thriving Worldwide. However, Despite The Widespread Consumption Of These Foods, Little Information Is Available To Validate Their Actual Therapeutic And Nutritional Value.
The oxford Book Of Health Foods Is A Comprehensive, Up-to-date, And Scientifically Based Guide To A Variety Of Foods Associated With Good Health. From Fruits, Herbs, And Grains To Vitamins, Minerals, And Dietary Supplements, This New Resource Offers Not Only The Claims Associated With Each Food, But Also The Scientific Truths Behind These Claims. Written In Elegant And Accessible Prose, The Book Begins With An Account Of Modern Concepts Of Human Nutrition, Followed By A Series Of Over One Hundred Entries On Individual Health Foods And Dietary Supplements. Each Entry Provides Full Information On The Food's Origins, A Thorough Description, The Claims And Myths Associated With It, And The Scientific Evidence To Support—or Refute—these Claims. Beautifully Illustrated Throughout With Botanical Drawings, Electron Micrograph Scans, And Photographs (all In Full Color), The Text Is Further Supplemented By A Glossary Explaining The More Technical Terms And A Bibliography Listing Sources For Further Reading. A Straightforward And Authoritative Reference, The oxford Book Of Health Foods Is A Must-have For All Who Are Interested In General Health And Nutrition.

Annotation The health food industry is a billion-dollar business in the United States today and is thriving worldwide. However, despite the widespread consumption of these foods, little information is available to validate their actual therapeutic and nutritional value. The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically based guide to a variety of foods associated with good health. From fruits, herbs, and grains to vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements, this new resource offers not only the claims associated with each food, but also the scientific truths behind these claims. Written in elegant and accessible prose, the book begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over one hundred entries on individual health foods and dietary supplements. Each entry provides full information on the food's origins, a thorough description, the claims and myths associated with it, and the scientific evidence to support--or refute--these claims. Beautifully illustrated throughout with botanical drawings, electron micrograph scans, and photographs (all in full color), the text is further supplemented by a glossary explaining the more technical terms and a bibliography listing sources for further reading. A straightforward and authoritative reference, The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a must-have for all who are interested in general health and nutrition Health foods and dietary supplements are widely used throughout the world - it is estimated that more than seventy million people in Europe regularly buy these products, and it is a billion dollar business in the USA. Health foods include vitamins, minerals, cereals, nuts, herbal medicines, functional foods, and many others. A large number of people use these foods in the belief that they contribute to their general health, while, in most countries, little or no information is given on products explaining their therapeutic values. The Oxford Book of Health Foods begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over one hundred accounts of individual health foods and dietary supplements. In all cases the importance of these products in human health is explained, and, for herbal medicines, the evidence for their claimed therapeutic value is given, and toxic effects are described. Full-colour illustrations accompany these accounts. The Oxford Book of Health Foods will be of interest not just to health professionals, but to all people with an interest in health foods and healthy eating. The text is supplemented throughout by beautifully drawn botanical illustrations. "The Oxford Book of Health Foods begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over one hundred accounts of individual health foods and dietary supplements. In all cases the importance of these products in human health is explained, and, for herbal medicines, the evidence for their claimed therapeutic value is given, and toxic effects are described. Full-colour illustrations accompany these accounts." "This illustrated book will be of interest not just to health professionals, but to all people with an interest in health foods and healthy eating. The text is supplemented by a glossary, explaining the more technical terms, and a bibliography listing sources for further reading."--BOOK JACKET The Oxford Book of Health Foods provides a scientific critique of the evidence for the medical and health claims made for a wide range of products sold for their health benefits. Over one hundred entries on health foods, from antioxidants to herbal remedies and vitamin supplements, provide an authoritative yet wholly accessible view for professionals and general readers alike. - ;Health foods and dietary supplements are widely used throughout the world - it is estimated that more than seventy million people in Europe regularly buy these products, and it is a billion dollar business in the USA This text begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over 100 accounts of individual health foods and dietary supplements. The evidence for the claimed therapeutic value of herbal medicines is given An Illustrated Encyclopedia Covers A Selection Of Over One Hundred Foods Associated With Good Health And Looks At The Claims Associated With Each Food, As Well As The Scientifically Proven Reality Behind Each Claim.