Eat Fit, be Fit: Health and Weight Management Solutions - Softcover

Chapter 1: Breaking the Barriers: Changing the Way We Eatt Chapter 2: The Basics: Nutrition Guidelines to Eat Fit and Be Fit Chapter 3: Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 4: Appetizers Chapter 5: Beverages Chapter 6: Breads And Breakfast Chapter 7: Salads and Soups Chapter 8: Grains Chapter 9: Sandwiches and Wraps Chapter 10:Meatless Entrees Chapter 11: Fish Chapter 12: Poultry Chapter 13: Meat Chapter 14: Vegetables Chapter 15: Dips, Dressings, Sauces and Marindaes Chapter 16: Desserts

This unique resource offers solutions for health and weight management by providing simple-to-read facts about eating better, controlling blood sugar, being healthy, and managing weight. Designed to help busy people cut through all of the confusing nutrition information available today, Eat Fit, Be Fit contains hundreds of recipes of "super foods" that make you feel great and curb your appetite without having to supersize portions. Special features of the text include guidelines for health, weight management, exercise, grocery shopping, and reading food labels. The nutrition principles presented discuss the impact stress has on hormones that cause overeating, and emphasize the importance of not eating on the run to aid in digestion. Also explained is the role of phytochemicals (plant based nutrients) in reducing the risk for cancer and fiber's impact on the heart, disease, diabetes, and cancer. Whether you are overweight or a finicky eater, young or old, this book has something for everyone. Eat Fit, Be Fit offers a well-rounded approach to healthy eating for the entire family, and its easy recipes for health and weight management will make all the difference for long term health.