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Monsanto is one of the most controversial companies in the world , and Marie-Monique Robin’s book shows why. If you are concerned with genetically modified organisms [GMOs] in our food, be sure to read it.
According to Barber, many of us are currently on the “second plate”: grass-fed meat and organic greens. It’s healthier than the first: industrially-produced and meat-heavy dishes. Nonetheless, he claims there is a third plate that is even better and should be the future of the food industry.
That's right, author Marion Nestle debunks all of the misleading health claims made by big food companies, by taking you through each section in the supermarket, (dairy, fish, meat, produce) and cutting the food jargon to decipher the meticulous food labels.
Food Matters. Food Matters by Mark Bittman may just be the ultimate encyclopedia for healthy recipes. This book contains an astonishing 500 recipes and he does not believe in leaving any food group out. Recipes vary from pasta with asparagus, bacon, and egg to chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies.
Pollan argues that Americans have replaced their value of food with nutrients, and as a result, common sense has been replaced with confusion. In other words, our food has gone from being a product of nature to a lab experiment. To eat fat or to not eat fat, to eat carbs or to not eat carbs; you get the picture. It's utter chaos!
Make Your Own Rules Diet includes illustrated yoga routines that are designed to make you energized, curb cravings, and ultimately enhance your inner peace. She also includes 50 easy, recipes that can be made in just a few minutes and are chock-full of high fiber foods and leafy greens.
Denise Minger exposes the culprits who vetoed common sense and science and replaced it with the government-inspired food pyramid. She argues that shoddy science, sketchy politics, and shady special interest have shaped American Dietary Recommendations, and ultimately, destroyed American's health.
David Zinczenko, creator of Eat This, Not That! and New York Times bestselling author, wrote the Zero Sugar Diet to confront the two main issues that are making weight loss so difficult and pitting our own bodies against us: Our food has too much sugar and our food has too little fiber.
Jamie Oliver presents what he claims to be the most personal book he has ever written with a repertoire of decadent recipes. His optimistic and colorful perspective on cooking and sharing food is exemplified throughout the pages of this book. Expect to be uplifted by his writing and prepare to enjoy food for what it is.
Maeve Binchy is a prolific Irish writer who’s books often showcased small-town life in Ireland. One of her books is even featured on my list of books set in Ireland! Quentins is the perfect choice to kick off my list of books for foodies.
One of the quintessential magical realism novels. Set in turn of the century Mexico, little Tita grows up surrounded by food. She ultimately becomes a chef and shares her food and recipes to express herself.
If you like GIFS, Twitter wars, chatting on apps, cute love stories, high school drama or food, you’ll love reading Tweet Cute! Tweet Cute is an adorable journey through social media, parents’ expectations, and finding love in the most unexpected places.