How Food Works

Let this guide be your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and provide answers to pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.Is red wine good for your heart? Will caffeine raise your blood pressure? How Food Works gives you answers to these and many other questions by investigating claims surrounding a variety of foods and examining them from a biological standpoint. Discover nutritional facts about the food you eat, learn the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and go behind-the-scenes of modern food production.Packed with infographics and colourful images, the book delves into the science behind ideas about eating – such as gluten-free and veganism – as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Turn the pages to understand why food intolerances occur, what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you ought to eat. The social and economic implications of food choices, such as eating disorders and fair-trade businesses, are also explored.Indispensable and accessible to young and old, this updated edition of How Food Works is the perfect companion to dietary health.