As the obesity epidemic in our country grows, many are seeking the answers to their weight problem with books and rapid weight loss plans, often overlooking the most valuable nutrition tool: food labels. Though they may not look very interesting, labels contain the information that can help readers create and maintain a healthy diet. This informative book offers the nutritional knowledge needed to do just that, including specialized terms, a review of vitamins and minerals, and nutritional categories. Finally, it offers simple meal-by-meal strategies for how to use the information on food labels to create a healthier diet.
Many people have heard of Paul Revere''s famous ride, but this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. The navy even used copper from his mill for the bottoms of their ships. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. Revere''s midnight ride is a pivotal point in American history. Primary sources, sidebars, and a timeline support this easily readable narrative.