The answer to all questions about ageing and nutrition. When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains when he was only 40, he was faced with an existential question: had he ruined his health with junk food? He decided to radically change his eating habits in order to heal himself. But what is really good for you? This was the beginning of a journey of discovery into the latest research into ageing and nutrition — and it lasted several years. What do people with a particularly long life span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are afflictions typical of old age avoidable? Can you ‘eat yourself young’ with certain foods? Much of what we think is healthy can even be harmful. Bas Kast has filtered out from thousands of sometimes contradictory studies scientifically founded findings about what really makes for healthy eating.

The answer to all questions about aging and nutrition. When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains when he was only 40, he was faced with an existential question: had he ruined his health with junk food? He decided to radically change his eating habits in order to heal himself. But what is really good for you? This was the beginning of a journey of discovery into the latest research into aging and nutrition--and it lasted several years. What do people with a particularly long life span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are afflictions typical of old age avoidable? Can you "eat yourself young" with certain foods? Much of what we think is healthy can even be harmful. Bas Kast has compared thousands of sometimes contradictory studies to deliver scientifically founded findings about what really makes for healthy eating.

Nutritional Compass offers a clear view of the world of modern nutrition. It provides an insightful look at the landscape of today's food industry including: What defines "natural" or "whole foods" that is so critical to human health Buying safe, nutritious and affordable food that also benefits local economies and the future of food as a whole Fundamental knowledge required to make truly healthy food choices that satisfy all basic nutritional needs, rather than focusing on what not to eat Tools to execute this knowledge in order to get the most out of your food and achieve complete and sustainable wellbeing through nutrition A few simple recipes to get you started on your new journey to optimum health

Teaches you how to determine your constitution and thereby select the appropriate regimen of diet, herbal supplements, exercise, and Oriental medical therapies to prevent sickness and attain optimum health.

This incredibly easy-to-follow diet allows you to eat five meals a day without restricting calories, and create the best health you've ever had! Written by ultra-marathoner and health coach Laura Wilson, who has used these principles to turn her own health around, this plant-based diet is grounded in solid science. Simple, satisfying, sustainable, super-healthy, and systematized, The Alkaline 5 Diet harnesses the healing power of alkaline foods, providing you with all the nutrients you need. It will give you: • consistent and easy fat loss – no more yo-yo dieting! • healing of health issues and reversal of disease • greatly increased energy throughout the day • better mental clarity • natural beauty – great skin, hair, eyes and nails • improved athletic performance and endurance A diet that you can follow for 21 days or 21 years, The Alkaline 5 Diet makes it possible to eat big, delicious meals and get into the best health and shape of your life. You really can have it all!

Builds on the author's philosophies about the benefits of a balanced and nutritionally dense diet to counsel readers on weight loss and promoting good health through nutrition, providing coverage of such interrelated topics as sleep, sex and antioxidants. 50,000 first printing.

Easy-to-understand rules for eating right, from food expert Mark Bittman and Yale physician David Katz, MD, based on their hit Grub Street article