America is going "green." Organic, natural, sustainable, free-range, wholegrain, antibiotic-free, eco-friendly - what does it all mean? Marketing hype and media headlines can blur the facts, and you want answers aboutwhich are the best foods to buy and eat. In an easy-to-read Question andAnswer format, nationally known nutrition experts Annette Natow and Jo-AnnHeslin provide a guide to choosing wholesome foods. Here you'll find:
• Easy-to-understand explanations that demystify antioxidants, phytochemicals, probiotics, trans fats, gluten-free, and more
• The real scoop on calorie-burning drinks, satiety-enhancing products, immunity-boosting foods, and superfruits
• Information on planet-friendly farming and food processing to help you buy the healthiest foods
• How to become a label-reading expert to make the best choices when you shop
Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., C.D.N., and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D., C.D.N. are the authors of thirty books on nutrition, including two college textbooks. Both are former faculty members of Adelphi University and the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. They were the editors of the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly for 23 years and serve as editorial board memb...