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The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them
Susan Allport
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Description for The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them
Paperback. Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This book tells the story of these vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish, among other foods. It describes how scientists came to understand the role of omega-3s in our diet. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 figures in text, 8 figures in glossary, 1 table. BIC Classification: VFMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 209 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272. Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them. Series: California Studies in Food & Culture. 232 pages, Illustrations. Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This book tells the story of these vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish, among other foods. It describes how scientists came to understand the role of omega-3s in our diet. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: VFMD. Dimension: 141 x 209 x 14. Weight: 272.
A nutritional whodunit that takes readers from Greenland to Africa to Israel, "The Queen of Fats" gives a fascinating account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. Writing with intelligence and passion, Susan Allport tells the story of these vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish, among other foods. She describes how scientists came to understand the role of omega-3s in our diet, why commercial processing has removed them from the food we eat, and what the tremendous consequences have been for our health. ... Read more
A nutritional whodunit that takes readers from Greenland to Africa to Israel, "The Queen of Fats" gives a fascinating account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. Writing with intelligence and passion, Susan Allport tells the story of these vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish, among other foods. She describes how scientists came to understand the role of omega-3s in our diet, why commercial processing has removed them from the food we eat, and what the tremendous consequences have been for our health. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
California Studies in Food and Culture
Condition
New
Weight
271g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520253803
SKU
V9780520253803
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About Susan Allport
Susan Allport is author of The Primal Feast: Food, Sex, Foraging, and Love and A Natural History of Parenting: Parental Care in the Animal World and Ours, among other books. She lectures widely on issues related to food and health.
Reviews for The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them
"A decidedly proactive voice for healthy balance and moderation in fat consumption." Gastronomica: Journal Of Food & Culture