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Pandora's Picnic Basket: The Potential and Hazards of Genetically Modified Foods

Alan McHughen

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Did you know that there are fish genes in some tomatoes? That Brazil nut genes in soybeans can result in potentially lethal allergic reactions? That rapeseed plants bred to be resistant to herbicides could become uncontrollable superweeds? Genetically modified foods do pose real risks, and in recent years they have become the focus of a pitched battle between scientists, entrepreneurs, consumer advocates, and environmentalists. Yet despite the great heat generated by the debate, there is very little real information on the subject, either about the technologies in use or about the regulatory processes established to protect us from potentially dangerous products.
Pandora's Picnic Basket explains, in clear and direct language, the technologies underlying genetically modified food, comparing them with other "natural" methods of plant breeding and production. Researcher Alan McHughen evaluates the safeguards in place from regulators around the world and asks whether these are sufficient. In particular, he examines the question of labeling, held by some to be an obvious way to help protect consumers, and addresses the honesty and usefulness of some of these labels. Throughout the book, McHughen offers fair-minded, well-informed accounts of issues of real concern, particularly environmental issues, and he outlines ways in which consumers can avoid genetically modified food if they so choose. The author uses question-and-answer boxes to address key issues and real case histories to illustrate the development and regulation of genetically modified food.
Genetically modified foods are increasingly available to the public. Pandora's Picnic Basket will help consumers make informed choices about this controversial technology.

Handbook of Preservatives

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This handbook contains comprehensive information on more than 5000 trade names and generic chemicals and materials that are used in a broad range of formulations to prevent the contamination and decomposition of end products. Product degradation can be caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone, bacteria, molds, yeast, mildew, and fungi. The industries that depend on the proper selection of preserving chemicals and materials are diverse and include: plastics, elastomers, construction, paper/pulp, agriculture, textiles, paints and coatings, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, beverages.

This handbook contains comprehensive information on a variety of preservatives available from major chemical manufacturers and can expedite the material selection process for chemists, formulators and purchasing agents by providing the answers to these questions:

• Is the agent capable of inhibiting the detrimental effects of oxygen, ozone, or microbes to the extent necessary?
• Is the agent's overall physical and chemical attributes compatible with the product or system being protected?
• Can the agent remain stable under storage conditions and for the application requirements?
• Is its safety in production and handling acceptable?
• Does its level of toxicity meet environmental regulations?
• Does it meet cost requirements?

1001 Simple Ways to Lose Weight: Proven Tips for Losing Those Extra Pounds-- And Keeping Them of

Gary L. Rempe

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How to Lose it For Life: A MUST BUY 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

That should be the title of this terrific book. Sure I've lost weight with other books and programs, but I've never been able to keep it off until I read this book. It's simple, staightforward, to the point, and honest. There's nothing fancy or weird about it. It just states the facts and if you follow them you lose lots of weight once and for all. A must buy!

IT JUST WORKS! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Girls, all I can say is this book just works. I lost 28 pounds, feel great, and I owe it all to this book. Sure it's simple and you're probably aware of many of these ideas as I was, but have you ever done anything about it? I finally did something about it and it worked.

The One 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Well, the search has ended. This is the one. Basic good advice, no gimmicks or promises of quick weight loss, but I like the tips, and the five steps, and well, just everything about this book. It lets me know that this will take time, and there is no magic formula (as if I didn't already know that!). It's just such plain good common sense, in print. Small changes in your lifestyle are the key, and I know this is right. Buy it, follow it and all will be well. And no, I have no connections to the author or publisher. Just someone who's been trying to do this since forever, at least 30 years.

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Written with the help of a panel of experts and based on the real-life success stories of more than 1,000 people, this practical and encouraging book gives dieters "hands-off" solutions for any weight-loss crisis they'll ever have.

Collins Gem Carb Counter: Ratings for Over 2000 Foods - Plus Portions, Calories, Protein, Fat & Fibre (Collins Gem)

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This companion to the Gem Calorie Counter is a handy portable guide to carbohydates in everyday foods. Clearly laid-out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice, biscuit, apple) making it quick and simple to use. Reducing carbohydrates and following a high protein diet has become a popular and effective way of losing weight and keeping those extra pounds off. The key to following such a diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. In addition to the net carb contents of everyday foods this guide gives calories, protein, and fat. Information is given per portion rather than 100g, meaning that there is less working out involved. Boredom is often the downfall of the carb counter, so a section is included which gives suggestions for different meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

What's In Our Food

Mia Parsonnet

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Healthy eating 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Mia has described the food elements in all our foods. It is done simply and completely, and belongs as a reference in everfyone's kitchen. It is NOT a diet fad book, but strictly a reference for the health conscious person.

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Fact and fiction about fat and fiber, vitamins and minerals, nutrients and contaminants.

Health Benefits of Organic Food: Effects of the Environment

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Public concern over impacts of chemicals in plant and animal production on health and the environment has led to increased demand for organic produce, which is usually promoted and often perceived as containing fewer contaminants, more nutrients, and being positive for the environment.
These benefits are difficult to quantify, and potential environmental impacts on such benefits have not been widely studied. This book addresses these key points, examining factors such as the role of certain nutrients in prevention and promotion of chronic disease, potential health benefits of bioactive compounds in plants, the prevalence of food-borne pesticides and pathogens and how both local and global environmental factors may affect any differences between organic and conventionally produced food.

A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health – how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.  A Healthier You is grounded in the comprehensive science-based advice of the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.

 

A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government to help you make smart choices about healthy eating and physical activity.  These keys to a healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting such chronic diseases as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and increase your chances for a longer life.

 

This easy-to-use guide will help you make wise food and physical activity choices to manage your weight with:

*     Two healthy eating plans:  The DASH Eating Plan and new Food Pyramid 

*      A how-to use the Nutrition Food label to make product choices

*      Tips for eating out and when you are on the go

*      An assortment of recipes

*      Guidelines on how to prepare, handle, and store food to keep you and your family safe, and

*      Steps for incorporating physical activity into your life

Plus, A Healthier You includes the complete Dietary Guidelines for Americans with its 41 key recommendations

Fast Food Facts: Complete Nutrition Information on More Than 1,500 Menu Items in 37 of the Largest Fast Food Chains

Marion J. Franz

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The Corinne T. Netzer Fiber Counter

Corinne T. Netzer

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Good compilation, but does not specify fiber catagories. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Overall, this book provides a good reference that you can use to plan your fiber intake. However, I believe the compilation is incomplete. The intro specifies the two fiber categories as water soluable and insoluable but none of the actual values are broken out into one of these two categories. The values are only listed as dietary or crude. We have to make an assumption that dietary fiber is a combination of both fiber categories. Bottom line, you are unable to determine how much soluable fiber you are consuming.

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Chances are good that you--like millions of other Americans--are paying more attention to your health and diet. But you may be shortchanging yourself by not knowing how many wonderful foods are available to add variety and extra fiber to your meals. Here's the A-to-Z fiber counter to help you get the most from your food--and let your diet do the most for you!

Now you can follow the nutritionist-recommended guidelines of 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, choosing from the wide range of delicious foods listed within. Let Corinne T. Netzer, America's best-selling expert on the nutritional content of food, be your guide to health in: The Corinne T. Netzer Fiber Counter.

The Healthy Heart Food Counter

Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin

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WHEN IT COMES TO HEART HEALTH, GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER -- WITH AMERICA'S NUTRITION EXPERTS

Your doctor may be telling you to lower your cholesterol or blood pressure -- but what is the best way to manage these conditions? The food you eat is the key. Now, you can lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke by taking control with The Healthy Heart Food Counter. In one handy volume, the authors of the bestselling Counter series provide

• food counts for calorie, sodium, fat, and cholesterol

• thousands of listings for restaurant chains and takeout food

• individualized guidelines for handling your personal risk

• easy-to-manage suggestions for heart-friendly lifestyle and diet

• quizzes to rate your risk for heart disease.

Be good to your heart today...turn to The Healthy Heart Food Counter and know at a glance how to give yourself the good stuff you need for real health!