There are a ton of books on nutrition. Most of them are diet books, highlighting a new way to loose weight. Again, be skeptical about who you trust to tell you the right way to eat.
This is the list of some of my favorite books and why I like them. I will keep adding as I come across more good books.
1. Sports Nutrition Guidebook by Nancy Clark, RD: This book is geared for active people and how to eat to fuel their body. It also gives a lot of good general healthy eating information and is helpful to the athlete and non-athlete. The book is also written in an easy-to-follow-language.
2. What to Eat by Marion Nestle: This is a newer release that reviews all the hot topics of nutrition. If you are confused about what is healthy or harmful, read this book. I think everyone should read this book.
3.. Genetics: The Nutrition Connection by Ruth Debusk: This is a very scientific book that explains how genetics and nutrition are related. It’s a fascinating book.
4. It’s Not Just Your Genese by Ruth Debusk: I haven’t read this one yet but I believe it’s a more consumer friendly version of #3.
5. Fat is not Your Fate by Cathie Christie and Susan Mitchell: This book helps you apply the principles of nutrigenomics to your everyday life. People are at risk for different diseases based on their genetic profile. This book will show you how to prevent your family history from happening to you. Dr. Christie was one of my professors at UNF and she is awesome.
6. I’d Kill for a Cookie by Cathie Christie and Susan Mitchell:This book helps you understand the science of eating. If you need some strategies to fight off afternoon cravings or increase your energy, this is a great book.
7. Eating for Life by Bill Phillips. This is one of my favorite cookbooks because it takes regular, American food and revamps them for high flavor and lower calories.
Jenna,
Thank you for listing all those great references. It can be overwhelming to determine what is quality and what isn’t. I appreciate your guidance when it comes to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. I will definetly look into some of these books.
Amanda
Hey Jenna!
I have been reading What To Eat by Marion Nestle for the last year or so, just picking it up when I get a chance and skipping around to different chapters. I have to say that I love this book! I was interested to see if it was going to be on your list of good nutrition books, and I am glad to see that you approve it
I have thoroughly enjoyed each chapter that I’ve read. I love that she is very informative about the politics that effect our food!