Think of this guide as your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and answer pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.
Is red wine actually good for your heart? Does caffeine raise blood pressure? How Food Works answers these questions and plenty more, investigating claims surrounding a variety of foods and examining them from a biological standpoint. Discover nutritional facts about the food you eat, learn the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and go behind the scenes of modern food production.
Packed with infographics and colourful images, the book explores the science behind ways of eating including gluten-free diets and veganism, alongside the benefits of different diets from around the world. Turn the pages to find out why food intolerances occur, what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should really be eating.
Readers will also discover the social and economic implications of food choices, including eating disorders and fair-trade businesses.
Indispensable and accessible to readers young and old, How Food Works makes the perfect health and dietary companion.
ISBN 13: 9780241289396
Author: DK
