Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims

Price 12.12 - 15.00 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780399537257


Though food is supposed to be one of life"s simple pleasures, few things cause more angst and confusion. Every day we are bombarded with come-ons for the latest diet, promises for "clinically proven" miracle ingredients, and warnings about contaminants in our favorite foods. It"s enough to give anybody indigestion.Packed with useful-and surprising-information, Coffee Is Good for You cuts through the clutter to reveal what"s believable and what"s not in a fun and easily digestible way.You"ll find out: Locally grown produce isn"t necessarily more healthful than fruits and vegetables from across the globe Alcohol does cause breast cancer You don"t need eight glasses of water a day for good health Milk isn"t necessary for strong bones Oatmeal really can lower cholesterol Sea salt isn"t more healthful than regular salt Low-fat cookies may be worse for you than high-fat cheese