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Vitamins & minerals: A basic guide
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144 pages
Barnes & Noble Books (1998)
This book is the essential guide to choosing supplements and foods which will provide the nutrients and health-giving elements our bodies need for today's lifestyle. Its crucial nutritional advice covers both promoting all-round good health and treating specific illnesses and conditions.
144 pages
Barnes & Noble Books (1998)
This book is the essential guide to choosing supplements and foods which will provide the nutrients and health-giving elements our bodies need for today's lifestyle. Its crucial nutritional advice covers both promoting all-round good health and treating specific illnesses and conditions.
- GenresNonfictionHealth
144 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1997
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September 13, 2026
Much better than I expected. I think it is an essential book for both the oldest and youngest members of the household, though anyone could read it and learn something.
For older readers, it serves as a good way to learn and recall forgotten details; for the little ones, it introduces basic nutritional concepts.
While a few parts of the book are a bit outdated, most of the content holds up quite well, especially given its concise format and how quickly it can be read.
Some of the key takeaways from the book that I found most important:
To maximize nutrient absorption:
•Whenever possible, eat fruits and vegetables with their skin on.
•Do not chop, wash, or soak fruits and vegetables until you are ready to eat them.
•Choose whole grain rice and cereals.
•Although fruits and vegetables are essential, remember that their nutritional value decreases over time. If you do not plan to consume them immediately, freezing is the best option.
•Eat raw foods whenever possible. When cooking, use as little water as possible.
•Organic foods are generally more nutritious.
For older readers, it serves as a good way to learn and recall forgotten details; for the little ones, it introduces basic nutritional concepts.
While a few parts of the book are a bit outdated, most of the content holds up quite well, especially given its concise format and how quickly it can be read.
Some of the key takeaways from the book that I found most important:
To maximize nutrient absorption:
•Whenever possible, eat fruits and vegetables with their skin on.
•Do not chop, wash, or soak fruits and vegetables until you are ready to eat them.
•Choose whole grain rice and cereals.
•Although fruits and vegetables are essential, remember that their nutritional value decreases over time. If you do not plan to consume them immediately, freezing is the best option.
•Eat raw foods whenever possible. When cooking, use as little water as possible.
•Organic foods are generally more nutritious.
February 28, 2011
actually didnt get a chance to finish. but it is a very interesting book on nutrition!
October 23, 2012
Fine, but not up to date anymore with latest scientific research.
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