Written by a research scientist in the field of nutrition, this book describes how the body's digestive, communication, and nervous systems function, and links fatty acid intake to memory, mood and behavior. Schmidt explains how most "low-fat" diets are actually unhealthy and how many people today get little or none of important fatty acids like omega-3 in their junk-food meals. 10 charts & tables.

The innovative guide that reveals how eating more fat—the smart kind—is the key to health, longevity, and permanent weight loss. For years experts have told us that eating fat is bad. But by banning fat from our diets, we’ve deprived ourselves of considerable health benefits—and have actually sabotaged our own efforts to lose weight. Though they originally came from vastly different schools of thought about diet and weight loss, renowned nutritionist Jonny Bowden and well-respected physician Steven Masley independently came to the same conclusion about why so many people continually fail to shed pounds and get healthy. It all comes back to a distinction far more important than calories vs. carbs or paleo vs. plant-based: smart fat vs. dumb fat. In Smart Fat, they explain the amazing properties of healthy fat, including its ability to balance hormones for increased energy and appetite control, and its incredible anti-inflammatory benefits. The solution for slimming down—and keeping the pounds off for life—is to “smart-fat” your meals, incorporating smart fats with fiber, protein, and most importantly, flavor. Bowden and Masley identify smart fats, explain what not to eat, and provide a thirty-day meal plan and fifty recipes based on the magic formula of fat, fiber, protein, and flavor. It’s time to unlearn what we think we know about food. Getting smart about fat—and everything you eat—and learning to smart-fat your meals is the only solution you'll ever need.

The innovative guide that reveals how eating more fat—the smart kind—is the key to health, longevity, and permanent weight loss. For years experts have told us that eating fat is bad. But by banning fat from our diets, we’ve deprived ourselves of considerable health benefits—and have actually sabotaged our own efforts to lose weight. Though they originally came from vastly different schools of thought about diet and weight loss, renowned nutritionist Jonny Bowden and well-respected physician Steven Masley independently came to the same conclusion about why so many people continually fail to shed pounds and get healthy. It all comes back to a distinction far more important than calories vs. carbs or paleo vs. plant-based: smart fat vs. dumb fat. In Smart Fat, they explain the amazing properties of healthy fat, including its ability to balance hormones for increased energy and appetite control, and its incredible anti-inflammatory benefits. The solution for slimming down—and keeping the pounds off for life—is to “smart-fat” your meals, incorporating smart fats with fiber, protein, and most importantly, flavor. Bowden and Masley identify smart fats, explain what not to eat, and provide a thirty-day meal plan and fifty recipes based on the magic formula of fat, fiber, protein, and flavor. It’s time to unlearn what we think we know about food. Getting smart about fat—and everything you eat—and learning to smart-fat your meals is the only solution you'll ever need.

In Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, expert Udo Erasmus takes an in-depth look at the oil industry. Read about the politics of health and the way our bodies assimilate oil. Learn about modern healthful oils like flax, evening primrose and hemp.

This book is a great tool for helping teachers instill good eating and physical activity habits in their students. It comes with a web resource that offers activity and food cards, worksheets, and separate activity books for grades 1 to 3. The web resource also contains another complete book, After-School HEAT Club Curriculum, that offers activities for after-school programs that reinforce the print book’s content.

The Full-Fat Solution is your modern-day guide for selecting healthful "full" fats for your entire family. Long gone are the days of "low-fat" yogurt, dairy, salads, snacks, and dinners. Fat is essential, and healthful fats are a must for reaching your optimal health. Healthful fats found in leafy green vegetables, nuts and seeds, Greek yogurt, cold-water fish, and expeller-pressed oils can easily be incorporated into your family's diet. Extensive scientific research has validated the benefits of healthful fats for glowing skin, shiny hair, strong nails, flexible joints, balanced hormones, a lean body, a healthy heart, and smart children. Let Karlene Karst, R.D., author, and mother, teach you how to select and cook with the best fats, and about the science of what they are doing for your body. Within four weeks of incorporating healthful fats into each of your meals and snacks, the benefits to your health will shine from within.

From Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef America contestant, restaurateur, and type 2 diabetic Franklin Becker comes an exciting collection of recipes highlighting good fats—from sources such as nut oils, olive oil, fish, and avocados—and their important role in maintaining good health with delicious flavor. Along with award-winning food writer Peter Kaminksy, Becker has put together an assortment of recipes that showcase flavor-packed, modern dishes. Heavily illustrated with beautiful photographs of the 100 droolworthy recipes, Good Fat Cooking is an ideal volume for anyone who wants to eat and live well. This game-changing cookbook includes mouthwatering recipes such as Acorn Soup with Pistachios, Black Bread and Apples; Mackerel with Oranges, Mint, Chili, and Lemon Agrumato; Charred Eggplant with Grilled Onion; and even dessert: Avocado Ice Cream with Lime and Coconut. Good Fat Cooking provides delicious, beautiful, and healthy recipes that will remind everyone that cooking with good fats is a smart and tasty choice.