Book Recommendations That You'll Love With Nutrition in Mind

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There are so many books out there that talk about nutrition, it’s background to our health, and how to revitalize your lifestyle. As a nutrition student, I’ve read enough books about nutrition to know the ones that are written and recommended by dietitians and that helped me throughout my education. Even if you don’t study nutrition, these books are educational to learn about nutrition and how to make smarter and healthier choices. It can be difficult to find books on the market that connect great content while also being engaging. The most important thing to remember when searching for a book is to look for the ones that are credible with a qualified expert and evidence-based education or information. To ease the discomfort of not knowing which book to read about nutrition, I listed five books that I have loved so far. I will show the Pros and Cons of each book to make it easier to choose your next book.
1. “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” by Michael Pollan Pros: i. provides beneficial tips to become a conscious consumer ii. written by an expert, investigative journalist of food, humans, and nature Cons: i. may be too dense with information for some
2. “The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer, MD Pros i. Talks about a newer topic of the human microbiome and uses neuroscience ii. Which diet, foods, and lifestyle habits may impact our gut and gut microbiome Cons i. Talks about heavy science terms, that people might not enjoy
3. “Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths and Debunked)” by Jaclyn London MS, RD Pros: i. feels like a conversation with a friend ii. talks about “fake” nutrition news iii. practical application of research Cons i. Her writing style may not be liked by everyone
4. “Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition by RDN Evelyn Tribole, MS and RDN Elyse Resch, MS Pros i. Written by two dietitians– YES!! ii. Help end the struggle to maintain target weights during weight loss programs iii. Helps with mindset shift Cons i. There might be previous editions that could be an easier read
5. “Fiber Fueled” by Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCl Pros i. Takes both scientistic/ pragmatic approach ii. Great explanation of one’s microbiome Cons i. Dietary plan may not be useful to some or recommended “Book Recommendations of 2023 that you’ll love with Nutrition in Mind” https://www.verywellfit.com/best-nutrition-books-4692379 - AW2

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  1. Gabbi GrayFebruary 18, 2023 at 9:52 PM

    Love, love LOVE this post! Books are such a great way for the general public to independently learn science-based information about food and nutrition at their own pace. It's a great way for people to become familiar with topics, gain knowledge, and develop more questions.

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