I just picked up a copy of the new book, Eat This Not That: Supermarket Survival Guide. It is an awesome book and my favorite in this series. It takes you through every area of the grocery store and compares similar products for the healthiest choice. It also talks extensively about various nutrients in different produce, mercury in meats, and even recipes. I got mine for $11 at Costco (cover price is $19.99). This book is well worth it and will serve you with good information over and over again.
Book Alert!!! April 2, 2009
Nutrition Books November 15, 2007
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.
