There are many nutrition books available today that will help you get started on the path to better health. The only problem you may have is selecting the right books for you. I tend to be one of those people who like quick, easy-to-read, bullet styled lists as opposed to books that are verbosity laden in which I must search to find the main points. As such, when looking for the top five nutrition books I would recommend the following to help you start leading a healthier and more nutritional lifestyle.
The NutriBase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference
The NutriBase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference is written by Art Ulene and available in paperback. There are over 40,000 entries for food with each being rated for nutritional content, calories, calories from fat, etc. If you’re interested in looking up information about fruits, vegetables, fast foods, or brand name foods, this is the book for you. While this desk reference is a good book for facts, you may also want to read it in conjunction with one or more of the following in order to learn how to put the foods together for your best benefit. The NutriBase Nutrition Facts Desk Reference is available at Amazon.com.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking by Dr. Larrian Gillespie is a great book for recipes that are focused on low fat, high fiber, low sodium, low glycemic, quick and easy meals, and one pot or crockpot styled meals. Dr. Gillespie is not only a physician but a cook who knows how to put nutritional foods together. Her recipes are quick and easy, and sample menus are provided along with nutritional information. The Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking is available at Barnes & Nobles bookstores and at Amazon.com.
Food Cures by Joy Bauer
Joy Bauer writes an incredibly easy to read book about how the foods we eat affect our health (either in a good or bad way). Bauer focuses on the foods that treat common health concerns, help boost our mood, and even end migraines. Additionally, Food Cures has plenty of recipes for meals that are healthy. The book is very large and divided into sections for different areas such as chronic health problems, weight loss, and beauty. Food Cures is available at Amazon.com.
American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
The Complete Food and Nutrition Guide provided by the American Dietetic Association is available in paperback and written by Roberta Larson Duyff. The book is easy to read and crammed full of practical information for just about anyone who reads it. Duyff discusses women’s nutrition in regard to breast cancer, heart disease and menopause as well as what is our healthiest weight. Additionally, she discusses food allergies, celiac disease and tips for feeding your kids in a healthy manner. The American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide is available at Amazon.com.
The Family Nutrition Book – Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Your Children From Birth Through Adolescence
The Family Nutrition Book is written by Dr. Williams Sears and his wife, Martha, a nurse. The book discusses the very things parents are curious about today when it comes to their children’s nutrition. The Sears couple discusses how to feed picky eaters to whether or not you should go organic or regular baby food. Dr. Sears and his wife also offer a nutritional course that tells you what ingredients are good and how to reduce fat from your diet. The Family Nutrition Book is available through Amazon.com.
Sources: www.Amazon.com/www.totalnutritioncooking.comwww.nutrition.about.com/od/bookreviews/gr/food_cures.htm
