Strong Women Eat Well: Nutritional Strategies for a Healthy Body and Mind

Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled by the proponents of diets that focus on weight loss-and explains how to make the right food decisions. She offers sound, scientifically based advice, and shows women how to finally find pleasure in eating-and eating well. Included are:

• Why high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are ineffective and potentially dangerous
• How to read and understand "Nutrition Facts"
• The formula for determining how much protein is needed
• Advice on whether to buy organic
• What "fat-free" really means on a label
• The latest information on genetically engineered foods
• Advice on supplements
• 50 recipes
• and more