Diet & Nutrition: A Holistic Approach

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Himalayan Institute Press, 1978 - 634 páginas

Diet & Nutrition is a holistic and comprehensive overview of the Eastern and Western perspectives of nutrition. Years ahead of its time upon publication, this modern classic continues to be the go-to wellness resource for teachers, physicians, and scholars of nutrition and holistic health.

This eye-opening text on healthy living brings the ageless insights of the East together with the modern scientific discoveries of the West. The facts are presented clearly and precisely, providing the reader with an in-depth understanding and practical approach to what is otherwise a complex and confusing subject.

All students of health and nutrition will find their particular interests addressed in this comprehensive volume. This ideal reference guide will help you explore:

  • The history of dietary patterns in America
  • Advice on how to plan a balanced diet
  • Insight on the effects of food and eating habits on the mind and emotions
  • The ayurvedic approach to diet
 

Índice

Society
1
The Soil
23
The Cell
39
THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION
46
39
73
Fats and Oils
91
Protein
103
Vitamins
157
A Balanced Diet
279
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF NUTRITION
304
Elimination
333
THE PHARMACOLOGY OF NUTRITION
386
Ayurvedic Nutrition
423
FOOD AND CONSCIOUSNESS
480
Megavitamins and Food Allergies
509
Food Sadhana
535

Minerals
223

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