Did You Just Eat That?: Two Scientists Explore Double-Dipping, the Five-Second Rule, and other Food Myths in the Lab

Did You Just Eat That?: Two Scientists Explore Double-Dipping, the Five-Second Rule, and other Food Myths in the Lab
Author: Paul Dawson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0393609766

Is the five-second rule legitimate? Are electric hand dryers really bacteria blowers? Am I spraying germs everywhere when I blow on my birthday cake? How gross is backwash? When it comes to food safety and germs, there are as many common questions as there are misconceptions. And yet there has never been a book that clearly examines the science behind these important issues—until now. In Did You Just Eat That? food scientists Paul Dawson and Brian Sheldon take readers into the lab to show, for example, how they determine the amount of bacteria that gets transferred by sharing utensils or how many microbes live on restaurant menus. The authors list their materials and methods (in case you want to replicate the experiments), guide us through their results, and offer in-depth explanations of good hygiene and microbiology. Written with candid humor and richly illustrated, this fascinating book will reveal surprising answers to the most frequently debated—and also the weirdest—questions about food and germs, sure to satisfy anyone who has ever wondered: should I really eat that?

Spoon-Fed

Spoon-Fed
Author: Tim Spector
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2020-08-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473576407

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OR FOOD FOR LIFE * As seen on ITV's LORRAINE and heard on THE DIARY OF A CEO * This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-processed foods. Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is there any point in counting calories? Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for us? Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector busts these and many other myths about food. Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good science behind many diet plans, official recommendations, miracle cures and ultra-processed foods, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet. 'Hugely enjoyable' Michael Mosley 'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' Yotam Ottolenghi 'This book should be available on prescription' Felicity Cloake 'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' Bee Wilson, Guardian * Tim Spector's new book Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well is out in paperback 4th January 2024*

Food Facts, Myths, and Healthy Diets

Food Facts, Myths, and Healthy Diets
Author: Prof. Devareddy Narahari, Ph.D.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1480951609

Food Facts, Myths, and Healthy Diets By: Prof. Devareddy Narahari, Ph.D. Nearly half of a person’s health is controlled by his or her food and food habits. However, with the rise of certain food myths and widespread confusion over nutrition science, it has become increasingly difficult to separate fiction and fact. In Food Facts, Myths, and Healthy Diets, Prof. Devareddy Narahari, Ph.D. analyzes the latest nutritional research from universities and hospitals. His conclusions provide clear and actionable steps for everyone to transform his or her health. This book outlines how dietary changes can help control arthritis, blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and more chronic conditions and illnesses. Dr. Narahari provides information on calories, fats, fiber, food additives (chemicals), genetically modified foods and organic foods, water requirement and quality, and herbs and spices while taking no side but the truth. Food Facts, Myths, and Healthy Diets provides both the science and the details to create a longer and healthier life.

Food Myths and Facts

Food Myths and Facts
Author: Adam Woog
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2011-01-18
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1420506471

There are so many sources of information out there, some valid, some totally bunk. Help your readers find out fact from fiction when it comes to food. This book examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on food myths and facts. Readers will evaluate the roles of metabolism, exercise, and lifestyle in relation to maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy understanding about food.

The Myths About Nutrition Science

The Myths About Nutrition Science
Author: David Lightsey
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-11-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 100073112X

Many nutrition science and food production myths and misconceptions dominate the health and fitness field, and many athletes and active consumers unknowingly embrace a myriad of what can be deemed “junk science” which has now infiltrated many related science fields. Consumers simply have no reliable source to help them navigate through all the hype and fabrication, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. The aim of The Myths About Nutrition Science is, then, to address the quagmire of misinformation which is so pervasive in this area. This will enable the reader to make more objective, science-based lifestyle choices, as well as physical training or developmental decisions. The book also enables the reader to develop the necessary critical thinking skills to better evaluate the reliability of the purported “science” as reported in the media and health-related magazines or publications. The Myths About Nutrition Science provides an authoritative yet readily understandable overview of the common misunderstandings that are commonplace within consumer and athlete communities regarding the food production process and nutrition science, which may affect their physical development, performance, and long-term health.

The Real Food Grocery Guide

The Real Food Grocery Guide
Author: Maria Marlowe
Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2017-06
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1592337554

The Real Food Grocery Guide provides actionable answers to the multitude of nutrition questions that arise during your trips to the grocery store and puts you on a path to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Eating in the Light of the Moon

Eating in the Light of the Moon
Author: Anita Johnston, Ph.D.
Publisher: Gurze Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0936077603

By weaving practical insights and exercises through a rich tapestry of multicultural myths, ancient legends, and folktales, Anita Johnston helps the millions of women preoccupied with their weight discover and address the issues behind their negative attitudes toward food.

The Diet Myth

The Diet Myth
Author: Tim Spector
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2015-05-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0297609211

Fully updated throughout and with a new foreword for this edition. Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter? The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us. Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body.

Food Myths Debunked

Food Myths Debunked
Author: James William Cooper
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-27
Genre: Food
ISBN: 9781502386007

This book goes through the most common food fears and myths and debunk them with some simple science. Told in readable story form, the book tackles HFCS, MSG, food colorings, raw milk, organic farming, GMOs and biotechnology, sugars, artificial sweeteners and honey. Every chapter ends with footnotes to actual papers that help reassure you that we have one of the safest food systems in the world.

Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition

Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition
Author: Marion Eugene Ensminger
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1218
Release: 1993-11-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 084938981X

Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition is the updated, expanded version of what has been described as a "monumental, classic work." This new edition contains more than 2,400 pages; 1,692 illustrations, 96 of which are full-color photographs; 2,800 entries (topics); and 462 tables, including a table of 2,500 food compositions. A comprehensive index enables you to find information quickly and easily.