How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)

How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)

<p>An easy-to-understand visual guide to the facts of food and nutrition.</p><p>A nutritionist in a book that explains key concepts about food and what makes it good or bad for you, <i>How Food Works</i> brings the science of food to life. Through a highly visual approach that uses bold infographics, explore the good, the bad, the confusing, and the trending world of food. Discover what an antioxidant is, find out what a superfood does to your body, and learn why it is dangerous to reheat rice.</p><p>Covering a wide variety of topics, from dieting to gluten intolerance, <i>How Food Works</i> debunks common food myths, explains nutrition, covers the food groups, and looks into organic vs. processed foods. Follow the history of food production and free-range farming, how food is transported, and what "sell by" dates really mean.</p><p><i>How Food Works</i> is a completely comprehensive guide that will help readers understand the underlying biological effects of everyday foods through scientific evaluation, revealing the powers of different types of food and drinks.</p>