Akron Public Library

"Teach your kids what’s delicious and safe to eat—and what’s not—with this stylish board book. In their hip and often humorous Instagram accounts, Amanda and Cree Jones invite the world into their life with two young kids. Now, the Joneses are sharing another experience—the struggle to keep their kids from putting everything they see into their mouths. Using simple, bright illustrations, irresistible colors, gentle repetition, and a lighthearted...

"Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That's 'NO' to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters--one child, one pet--of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation."...

Smart Fat is the first book to break fat into smart, dumb, and neutral categories while explaining the amazing properties of healthy fat, including its ability to balance hormones for increased energy and appetite control and its incredible anti-inflammatory benefits.

"Did you know that dinosaurs discovered hamburgers? It's true! Go on a journey with Scout and join in on the adventure of the dinosaur who discovered hamburgers!" --Back cover.

Dr. Caroline Leaf packs an incredible amount of information that will change listeners' eating and thinking habits for the better. Rather than getting caught up in whether people should go raw or vegan, gluten-free or paleo, Leaf shows that every individual is unique, has unique nutritional needs, and has the power to impact their own health through the right thinking. There's no one perfect solution. Rather, she shows listeners how to change the...

Explains the psychology of "carnism," a mentality that reflects the human willingness to consume certain animals and not others, and discusses incidents of inhumane husbandry throughout the world, the health risks associated with consuming meat products, and related topics.

"In What to Eat, Marion Nestle takes us on a guided tour of the American supermarket and shows us exactly how to feed ourselves and our families wisely and well. Along the way, she reveals the big food companies' marketing practices, explains complex labels in clear language, and tell us what we need to know."--JACKET.

Traces how wealthy and influential industry moguls and politicians shaped America into a culture of meat providers and consumers, from the rise of early meat-producing factories through contemporary mainstream brands, local suppliers, and organic counter-cuisines.

"Haylie Pomroy, celebrated nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet shares a prescription for total health based on decades of work using food as metabolic medicine. Our bodies are always talking; we just need to learn how to listen to them. Sometimes they whisper to us--our energy is off, our body shape is morphing in ways we don't like. Sometimes they try to give us straight talk, pushing our cholesterol a...

"This book "teaches children how the microbial community inside us affects the body every day, from nutrient absorbtion to mood and behavior. This book will inspire children to consider their microbes when making food choices, and unlock the mystery of gut friendly superfoods." --back cover