How food works: the facts visually explained. /
How food works: the facts visually explained. /
editorial consultant, Dr. Sarah Brewer; contributors, Joel Levy, Ginny Smith.
- London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, c2017.
- 255 pages: color illustrations 25 cm.
Includes index
Our diet history -- Food Fundamentals -- Storing and Cooking -- Types of Food -- Drinks -- Diets -- Food and Environment -- Index -- Acknowledgements
How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information. Today`s media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure - but is there a biological basis to these claims? How Food Works reveals the facts behind your food, evaluates the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and explores behind-the-scenes of modern food production. Delve into the science behind diets including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Understand what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should actually be eating. Get the answers to dozens more niggling food questions in How Food Works.
in English
9780241289396
Food
Nutrition
Diet
Beverages
613 H83 2017
Includes index
Our diet history -- Food Fundamentals -- Storing and Cooking -- Types of Food -- Drinks -- Diets -- Food and Environment -- Index -- Acknowledgements
How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information. Today`s media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure - but is there a biological basis to these claims? How Food Works reveals the facts behind your food, evaluates the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and explores behind-the-scenes of modern food production. Delve into the science behind diets including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Understand what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should actually be eating. Get the answers to dozens more niggling food questions in How Food Works.
in English
9780241289396
Food
Nutrition
Diet
Beverages
613 H83 2017