In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating by Michael Pollan

$39.99 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition

<b><i>'Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.'</i> These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan's <i>In Defence of Food</i>.</b><br><br>Humans used to know how to eat well, Pollan argues. But the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused, complicated, and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists � all of whom have much to gain from our dietary confusion. As a result we face today a complex culinary landscape dense with bad advice and foods that are not 'real'. These 'edible food-like substances' are often packaged with labels bearing health claims that are typically false and misleading. Indeed, real food is fast disappearing from the marketplace, to be replaced by 'nutrients', and plain old eating has been replaced by an obsession with nutrition that is, paradoxically, ruining our health, not to mention our meals. It seems that we have forgotten about the sheer peasure that can come from eating simple, healthy and, most importantly, real food. Michael Pollan's last book, <i>The Omnivore's Dilemma</i>, is currently an extraordinary American bestseller, which for hundreds of thousands of people has shown just how badly wrong the food industry has gone. <i>In Defence of Food</i> is his practical call to action - a bracing and eloquent manifesto that will enrich our lives and our palates, and enlarge our sense of what it means to be healthy and happy. First published January 2008. ...Show more

Better Than Homemade by Carolyn Wyman

$39.95 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition

Amazing Foods That Changed the Way We Eat Who put the Minute in Minute Rice? What, exactly, is Spam? And why do Pringles come in a tennis ball can? Discover the answers to all these questions and more in Better Than Homemade, a freewheeling illustrated history of the packaged foods industry. F rom Green Giant and Hamburger Helper to Jiffy Pop and Jell-O, syndicated columnist Carolyn Wyman reveals the fascinating origins of your favorite 'food' products ...Show more

The Gabriel Method: The Revolutionary Diet-free Way to Totally Transform Your Body by Jon Gabriel

$39.99 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition | Reading Level: good

In addition to telling Jon's own story of his amazing transformation, the book reveals why diets don't work and explains a truly unique and revolutionary diet-free way to lose weight. It's based on the fact that your body has an internal logic that determines how fat or thin you will be at any given tim e. The way to lose weight is not to struggle or to force yourself to lose weight but to understand this internal logic and work with it so that your body wants to be thinner. When your body wants to be thinner, weightloss is inevitable and becomes automatic and effortless. You simply crave less food, you crave healthier foods, your metabolism speeds up and you become very efficient at burning fat, just like a naturally thin person. And that's the real transformation - to transform yourself into a naturally thin person, so that you can eat whatever you want whenever you want and still be thin, fit and vibrantly healthy. ...Show more

Accidentally Over Weight by Libby Weaver (Dr)

$35.00 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition

Accidentally Overweight is about what has to happen for a human to be able to access body fat and burn it. Essentially it is about weight loss and all of things that need to come together in our bodies for this to be possible. Many people eat well and exercise regularly yet their body fat does not refle ct their efforts. Others have gained and lost the same 20 kilos for the past 20 years while for others they know they don't eat well or perhaps they eat too much, yet they feel powerless to change. This book explains the biochemistry and emotions of weight loss. ...Show more

The Calorie Fallacy by Libby Weaver

$29.99 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition | Reading Level: very good

Dr Libby's The Calorie Fallacy is a ground-breaking book that challenges the very core of weight loss convention and dogma. It will turn everything you thought you knew about calories and diets on its head...How many of us have been told that if we burn more calories than we eat, weight loss will be ine vitable? How many of us have discovered that this century old philosophy does not seem to apply to our body no matter how hard we work, in this modern world? In a world obsessed with calorie counting, we find ourselves instead watching the waistlines of the Western world continually increasing. What if the foundation nutritional philosophy that the calorie equation is the sole determinant of weight loss is completely outdated and in many cases wrong? Through sharing her own personal story and the journey that set her on to uncover and explore the biochemistry of sustainable weight loss, Dr Libby shares countless case studies of clients she has worked with over the past 16 years, along with her two decades of scientific research into the principles of body fat loss. So for all of you who have been making an enormous effort and commitment to weight loss with little or no sustainable outcomes, and for those who simply want to understand how to live happier, healthier lives, allowing your body to efficiently use body fat as a fuel, Dr Libby will arm you with the wisdom to stop dieting and depriving yourself and start thriving. Stop dieting and start nourishing yourself and watch the transformation occur. ...Show more

5:2 Diet Book: Feast for 5 Days a Week and Fast for 2 to Lose Weight, Boost Your Brain and Transform Your Health by Kate Harrison

$25.00 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition

The 5:2 Diet will transform your body, your mind and your health. It's the revolutionary part-time weight loss diet with lifelong health and anti-ageing results. This is the simplest, most flexible and most health enhancing weight loss programme you'll ever follow - and with this book to guide you, you can start today. You'll still get to eat all the foods you love but enjoy incredible health benefits, with positive effects on cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and more. Intermittent fasting is revolutionising the weight loss world. Simply by eating significantly less for one or two days a week you can trigger incredible physical and mental changes that protect your body and brain from damage and help it repair itself. And The 5:2 Diet Book - packed with tips, science, recipes, inspiration and case studies from over thirty dieters - will help you join the revolution to lose weight, boost your brain and transform your body. And it'll even save you money, with no specialist diet foods or supplements required. No wonder it's as popular with men as it is with women - and with first-time dieters as with weight loss veterans. Journalist and former yoyo dieter Kate Harrison has finally won the battle with her weight - now she shares the secrets that are helping thousands of men and women transform their bodies. The 5:2 Diet Book is your comprehensive guide to the wonderful world of intermittent fasting. It includes: . All you need to trigger the 'healing' mode that happens when you restrict your diet for as little as one day a week . The incredible effects on your brain cells . The transformation in the way you view hunger and food . The cost savings you can make - saving pounds from your food bill as you lose them from your body! . 5:2 your way - how to personalise the diet to your exact requirements and preferences . Detailed meal plans, and simple but healthy recipes... . Or ready-made suggestions for when you don't feel like cooking . Hundreds of real-life tips and success stories from men and women like you This is more than another diet craze - it's anything but crazy and it's a lifestyle you'll want to adopt for the rest of your life. ...Show more

If Not Dieting, Then What? by Rick Kausman

$39.99 NZD

Category: Diet and Nutrition

'Instead of advice, Kausman gives understanding his empathy will shine like a beacon for those women who feel they are constantly judged for their size.' Rosemary Stanton, AO So how do you manage your weight? There is a solution and it's all about attitude. If Not Dieting, Then What? shows you how to lo ok at food in a more positive way and move away from the no pain, no gain ethos', as well as explaining how to fine-tune fat content without sacrificing food enjoyment. Dr Rick Kausman is recognised as the pioneer of the non-dieting approach to healthy weight management. In this straightforward, no-nonsense guide to weight management he shares his, and his clients' experiences with the reader. You can learn how to: enjoy food without feeling guilty, increase your eating awareness, improve how you feel about yourself, fit some sort of activity into your day, and achieve and maintain a healthy, comfortable weight for you, without being deprived of food or quality of life. WINNER, BEST NUTRITION WRITING, Australian Food Writers Awards 'What sets this book apart is its understanding of human nature, without which no behavioural change is possible.' - The Age 'Dr Kausman has written a sensible, practical book which will make you feel good about yourself.' - Dr James Wright, Sunday Telegraph 'This is the first book on weight management that left me feeling optimistic and empowered.' Judith McFadden, author of Diet No More! 'This book is an eye-opener for those who believe losing weight is the key to happiness.' - Herald Sun ...Show more

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet by Dr Manny Noakes

$39.99 NZD

$41.00 (2% off)

Category: Diet and Nutrition

Presenting a long-term eating plan that helps you feel good, this book contains 85 recipes and 12 weeks of varied meal plans. Providing information on the Total Wellbeing Diet, it shows you how to start, what to cook and how to keep the weight off Boost your health and vitality while losing weight. How many diets have you tried that haven't worked for you? The Total Wellbeing Diet, developed by Australia's CSIRO, is not just another diet, it's a long-term healthy eating plan that can make you feel great. Easy to use Scientifically tested Nutritionally balanced The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet can really work, helping you lose weight permanently by keeping you satisfied and giving you more energy. With over 100 mouth-watering recipes and 12 weeks of menu plans to get you started, this book contains everything you need to know about the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet - how to start, what to cook and how to keep the weight off forever. ...Show more