Salt doesn t just make food taste better. Since ancient times, this compound has had profound effects on food, culture, and trade. Meanwhile, having too much or too little salt in your diet can cause serious health problems. This book explores the historical, nutritional, and economic importance of what chemists call NaCl, and what the rest of us call salt.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice...

The word fiber has become prominent in our nutritional vocabulary, but what is it and why does it matter? This book explores fiber and the different beneficiary roles it plays in our health and digestive systems. Fiber supplements and alternative foods are also discussed.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story...

Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what...