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“The evergreen subject of American gluttony and sloth brings out the best in scientist-advocates, and the authors, while drawing on a mountain of statistics and studies, make their indictment both funny and appalling.”
–Publishers Weekly
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“Brownell and Horgen uncover some of America’s biggest diet hazards and how to avoid them.”
–Self magazine
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“This is a fascinating, empowering must-read filled with practical ways to take action.”
–Shape magazine
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“Food Fight is . . . an important contribution to the discourse around the obesity epidemic. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to learn more about the role of the food industry, and especially to public health advocates looking for clearly presented research and ideas for positive change.”
–Michele Simon, founder and director of the Center for Informed Food Choices
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Author: Kelly Brownell, Katherine Battle Horgen
Paperback:
356 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill
(2004-09-16)
ISBN: 0071438726
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Our instinctive knowledge of which foods are helpful or which harmful seems to be fading for modern humankind. Meanwhile, we are bombarded by advice, information, and prescriptions telling us what we should be eating and drinking. Nonetheless, the many and complex issues surrounding nutrition remain largely unresolved–matters of health, diet, taste, as well as environmental concers and sustainable agriculture.
Rudolf Steiner approaches nutrition in a refreshingly open way. Unlike most experts on the topic, he never tells us what we should or should not put into our bodies–whether with regard to omnivorous or vegetarian diets or using tobacco or drinking alcohol. The job of the scientist, Steiner tells us, is to explain the activity of phenomina and their effects; what we do with such information is left to the free will of indivuduals. Neverthelss, he emphasizes that our diet not only determines our physical wellbeing, but also promotes or hinders our spiritual development.
In this carefully collated anthology–with an introduction, commentary, and notes by Christian von Arnim–Steiner considers nutrition through the results of his spiritual-scientific research. He explains the impact of raw food, vegetarian and meat diets; the effects of protein, fats, carbohydrates and salts; foods such as potatoes, beets, and radishes; and the impact of alcohol and nicotine.
Rudolf Steiner’s insights in Nutrition are vital to anyone with a serious interest in health, diet, and inner development.
Author: Rudolf Steiner
Paperback:
192 pages
Company: Rudolf Steiner Press
(2008-11)
ISBN: 1855842106
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This work contains 101 jumping exercises every horse and rider should know, from the simplest skills to the most complex techniques. It starts with basic work over and around poles to help horse and rider establish and maintain a dialogue with each other. Exercises progress in complexity teaching the rider correct technique, balance and confidence. It provides fresh perspectives on how to achieve and hold on to the competitive edge, and includes guest exercises by leading equestrians such as Missy Clark, Hap Hansen and James Wofford.
Author: Linda L. Allen
Paperback:
192 pages
Company: David & Charles PLC
(2006-11-24)
ISBN: 0715324055
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