Nutrition Almanac: Sixth Edition

I upgraded from a previous version. The new version is more organized than the one I had from years ago. Contains a lot of good information.

I just love this book. I love the way it's put together. Its easy to look up things.

I have had my Nutrition Almanac for over thirty years. This updated book gives you just about all you need to plan nutritious meals that help keep the whole family healthy and also address certain ill-health manifestations. The information is brief but very informative, and the food vitamin and mineral content indexes are terrific. For example: I know someone with a blood clotting problem in their legs. They are prescribed drugs for blood thinners; and then told if they fall and cut themselves, they might die due to loss of blood. Cauliflower contains a good portion of Vitamin K, the vitamin that assists to stop bleeding. And there is a myriad other references that can help you nutritionally. What I do is check my symptoms on the Internet; and from there chose the supplements and foods that should help me. Of course, I believe in doctors, but if you read the side-affects of almost all drugs, they are bad. So for myself, I have chosen to try and be completely prescription free - who knows, maybe I'm just cheap - but I don't want to open a medicine cabinet full of costly pills that all have bad side-affects. So I refer to my Nutrition Almanac and the Internet and so far so good.

Great information guide!

I had one of the first editions back in the 80's and in one of my moves around the country, it disappeared. I decided one day to check to see if there were subsequent editions and located this one. I like the book, there are lots of statistics on most any food one can think of so it gives you a concise analysis of any particular fruit, vegetable, grain, or meat. A great reference to have at you finger tips and the price is right too.

Awesome Book! I buy copies just to give away. Thats how much I love it.

This book truly captivated me with its comprehensive and meticulously detailed exploration of nutrients. Each nutrient is portrayed with an exquisite depth and accuracy that makes this work commendable. However, I discerned a minor inconsistency pertaining to the discussion of iron and iron deficiency. The authors commendably highlight legumes as a sterling source of iron. Yet, in a subsequent section, they argue that vegetables, which inherently include legumes, are not the most effective source of iron due to their lack of heme, the most absorbable form of iron. This appears to be a slight contradiction that could potentially confuse readers. Moreover, the discussion on iron deficiency appears somewhat oversimplified, as it exclusively refers to it as 'iron deficiency anemia'. It's worth noting that iron deficiency can manifest independently of anemia. Anemia is indeed a potential symptom, but it's not synonymous with iron deficiency. This misconception is surprisingly common, even among medical practitioners, which is why I feel it's crucial to highlight it here. Considering the book's role as a reference guide, it should strive for the utmost accuracy in conveying such critical information. Despite these minor discrepancies, the book remains a valuable asset for anyone seeking to understand the intricate world of nutrients.

I love this book; it helped me understand how all the different types of juice machines work, how to portion out the fruits I will need to make my juice, and the benefits of each. Since I have started juicing, I have lost 7lbs in a week with exercise and diet

Un de plus ! Chacun son avis sur les nutriments, celui-ci n'est pas essentiel et, qui plus est, n'est même pas traduit en francais !

It's not what I thought it would be. I probably won't use it much as I already have books better set out with the health information I want. But for someone else it might be excellent.

I bought this book when I first decided to try and improve my health by exercise and changing the way I ate back to the way I used to eat as a much younger athletic man. This book has proved invaluable and has been a major contributor in helping me stay healthy while loosing more than 2 stones of useless weight. The health supplimentation field is a nightmare with hundreds of companies offering thousands of miricle pills and potions that suposedly do all manner of fantastic things to help you loose weight,gain muscle mass and strength quickly wioth no side effects. Most of the claims are either rubbish or vastly exagerated.The Nutrition Almanac is an easy to use reference guide to whats what and why when it comes to healthy eating. A must for all athletes or anyone who just wants to eat healthily.

I am really enjoying the book. A lot of great information! Had good service from Amazon. Received the book in perfect condition and within the time they estimated! 10/10

Good book but doesn't have quinoa.