Why is nutrition so controversial? -- The history of food controversies -- How to evaluate nutrition research and health claims -- Foods and ingredients -- Artificial flavorings -- Artificial food colors -- Artificial sweeteners -- Bottled water -- Caffeine -- Carbonated beverages -- Carrageenan -- Chocolate -- Coconut oil -- Cruciferous vegetables -- Dairy products -- Eggs --- Essential oils -- Farm-raised fish and seafood -- Fruit and vegetables juices -- Genetically modified foods -- Gluten -- Grains -- Grass-fed beef -- Green tea -- Guar gum -- Olive oil -- Organic foods -- Phosphorous-containing food additives -- Plant-based meats -- Probiotics -- Raw milk -- Red meat -- Salt -- Saturated fat -- Soy -- sugar alcohols -- Superfoods -- Vegetable oil -- Wine -- Xanthan gum.
Summary:
"This book examines the most controversial foods and ingredients, providing an objective, well-balanced look at the health benefits and risks of each. It equips readers with the information they need to make their own informed decisions about what they eat"-- Provided by publisher.
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