What constitutes a healthy diet? Mainstream media and advertisers would like you to think that the answer to this question is complicated and controversial. But science, fortunately, tells us otherwise.
Food and Health
Nutrition and Recovery 101
If our body were a car, good nutrition would be the equivalent high octane fuel and a good night’s rest would be that of a pit stop. I’m sure all you car fanatics could relate to that. Take away good fuel and you end up with a messed up engine in a few years. Take away pit stops and you’re eventually going to see smoke rising out of your car bonnet. Bottom line is, it’s essential.
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
The aim of this textbook is to provide an open, trustworthy educational resource on international human nutrition. The instructor has taught at both the undergraduate and professional levels, with a strong emphasis on the incorporation of nutrition knowledge in health care and disease prevention. Their research expertise is in both nutritional biochemistry, community nutrition, and nutrition in higher education.
Sustainable Food Systems: The Role of the City
This book, by a leading expert in urban agriculture, offers a genuine solution to today’s global food crisis. By contributing more to feeding themselves, cities can allow breathing space for the rural sector to convert to more organic sustainable approaches.
55 Free Open Access Ebooks by IOS Press
"The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." - Neil deGrasse Tyson Ranging from health, science, business, physics, AI to technology, this list surely boasts a great deal of valuable ebooks. All of these are direct downloads...
Alcoholism: 27 Sites & Various Free Ebooks
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Diabetes: 25 Sites & Various Free Ebooks
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