NUTRITION BOOKS

Never before have people had such a wide variety of foods available to them. And never before has obesity and chronic illness been such a problem. Over the last five decades the balance of minerals, vitamins and essential fats consumed by the average person has changed drastically — for the worse. People eat 34% less vegetables and 66% less fish than 50 years ago. No wonder that nutrition is such a confusing subject — or that there are so many nutrition books out there.

All nutrition books will tell you that obesity is one of the results of eating unwisely, but a good nutrition book will point out that poor nutrition is also tied into diseases such cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer’s have also been linked to nutrition deficits.

Common sense dictates that a healthy diet is the prescription for a healthier lifestyle, but common sense doesn’t tell you just what a healthy diet is. A good nutrition book can set you straight on what foods to eat, but you will also need to add some physical activity to your daily schedule to maximize your mental and physical well-being.

Basic Health Publications offers an array of nutrition books to get you started on a healthier lifestyle. Just as there is no one-size-fits-all exercise plan, there is no magical single solution to good nutrition, which is why these nutrition books offer such a different approach to nutrition. Here’s a brief sampling of our nutrition books:

	Hidden Food Allergies by James Braly, M.D., and Patrick Holford. Explains why many health problems may be due to food allergies and intolerances, and offers the key to allergy-free health.		A Whole Foods Primer by Beatrice Trum Hunter. Demonstrates how to select, prepare and store nutrient-dense whole foods.
	The Organic Food Handbook by Ken Roseboro. Examines why organic food is the healthier and safer alternative to conventional food, which has been treated to pesticides, antibiotics and hormones.		The Nutrient-Dense Eating Plan by Douglas L. Margel. A fundamental guide to incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your diet for super health.
	The Healing Nutrients Within by Eric R. Braverman, M.D. Explains how to use amino acids to achieve good health, and their beneficial roles in fighting cancer, Alzheimer’s, depression and heart disease.		Optimum Nutrition for the Mind by Patrick Holford. Shows you how to boost your memory, overcome depression and eating disorders, and balance mood swings.