Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147895096X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Photos from Jo's Personal GardenBlack Tomatoes
Eating on the Wild Side reveals the solutionchoosing modern varieties that approach the nutritional content of wild plants but also please the modern palate. Based on years of scientific research and filled with food history and practical advice, Eating on the Wild Side will forever change the way we think about food.. Jo Robinson explains that many of these newly identified varieties can be found in supermarkets and farmers market, and introduces simple, scientifically proven methods of preparation that enhance their flavor and nutrition. Ever since farmers first planted seeds 100,000 years ago, humans have been destroying the nutritional value of their fruits and vegetables. Unwittingly, weve been selecting plants that are high in starch and sugar and low in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants for over 400 generations
Best vegetable and fruit guide I almost didn't buy this book, not being sure if it was a history book or a cookbook or a diet book or what. But since I've appreciated author Jo Robinson's "Eat Wild" website I decided to go ahead. I'm so glad I did.If you too are wondering what this book is, then I'll tell you what I've found. This is a book about the vegetables and fruits that are available in supermarkets and farmer's markets in the U.S. For each group of vegetables or fruits, there is a history go. Really good place to start People forget that when the draft came up for WWII, many of our young men were unfit because of malnutrition. We were just coming out of the Depression where quantity and quality of food had been poor for huge numbers of people. Then came the War with its corresponding shortages. In 19Really good place to start S. R. Schnur People forget that when the draft came up for WWII, many of our young men were unfit because of malnutrition. We were just coming out of the Depression where quantity and quality of food had been poor for huge numbers of people. Then came the War with its corresponding shortages. In 1947 Adele Davis wrote a book based on much scientific research about how to maximize vitamins, minerals and protein inexpensively. The book was called "Let's Cook it Right," and, if you ca. 7 Adele Davis wrote a book based on much scientific research about how to maximize vitamins, minerals and protein inexpensively. The book was called "Let's Cook it Right," and, if you ca. Much Excellent Information Much excellent information on the freshest, most nutrient dense vegetables and fruits. All fruits and vegetables have different varieties. For example, red leaf is the most nutrient dense variety of lettuce. Some vegetables and fruits are most nutrient dense when they have the darkest colors, but not all of them. Many don't store well and need to be used right away. Some need to be stored in a moist environment, some need a dry one. Some ripen after they are picked, an