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Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by...
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Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are in many foods people eat each day. But some carbohydrates are healthier than others. Your Body on Carbohydrates uncovers the nutritional benefits of carbohydrates, how they interact with the body, and how to include them as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
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The Truth About Carbohydrates
Are carbohydrates fattening? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Are fiber supplements just as good as the real thing? The questions and myths surrounding carbohydrates abound. But with this book, The American Dietetic Association sets the record straight. You will discover:
* How carbohydrates affect your weight, mood, and physical performance
* How fiber helps to reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other...
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Great Courses volume 22
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Start taking a more biologically oriented look at the foundations of organic chemistry by investigating compounds known as carbohydrates. Examine Fischer projections of their two main classes, aldoses and ketoses; learn how cyclic sugars help create disaccharides and polysaccharides used in everything from fruit preserves to body armor; and more.
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The building blocks of all life-human and otherwise-are basic chemical molecules common to all organisms that simultaneously unite all species and set them apart. Together, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates determine our genetic makeup, power our movements, and generally enable some of the most vital and complex chemical reactions of the body. This volume examines the structure and function of each of these fascinating...
6) Changing Body Composition through Diet and Exercise: Carbohydrates: Composition, Storage, and Use
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Great Courses volume 6
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While the breakdown of carbohydrates provides the energy needed for all human functions, excess carbs can significantly disrupt good health. Exploring the complex relationship between carbs and the hormone insulin, you'll learn which carbs are best eaten at certain times of the day based on your individual total nutrition and workout schedule.
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Probe the biochemistry of sugars that provide us with instant energy, feed our brains, direct proteins to their destinations, and communicate the identity of our cells. On the other hand, when present in large quantities, they can lead to Type 2 diabetes, and the wrong sugar markers on transfused blood cells can even kill us.
10) Sugar blues
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255 pages ; 18 cm
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Reviews the history and folklore, medical and otherwise, of refined sucrose and explains the ubiquitous chemical's threats to health.
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255 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
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100+ simple, delicious and satisfying recipes to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Good carbs are essential. They supply the feel-good, taste-good fuel to keep you strong, boost your energy and help you stay healthy. The Good Carbs Cookbook helps you choose the best fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, seeds, nuts and grains and explains how to use them in 100 refreshingly nourishing recipes to enjoy every day, for breakfast, brunch, lunch,...
13) Sugar shock!: how sweets and simple carbs can derail your life, and how you can get back on track
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xviii, 396 pages ; 23 cm
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An exposé of the negative effects of sugars and simple carbohydrates links sweets to a range of maladies from obesity to cancer, in a reference that draws on medical research and makes recommendations for ending sugar addiction.
14) The grain brain cookbook: more than 150 life-changing, gluten-free recipes to transform your health
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337 pages,16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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Dr. David Perlmutter's groundbreaking bestseller Grain Brain revolutionized the way we think about our health, exposing the devastating effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain and empowering us with new knowledge: by eating the right foods, you can profoundly affect how your brain will be working next year, in five years, and for the rest of your life. The Grain Brain Cookbook equips you to do just that, presenting more than 150 delectable...
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xvii, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean giving up all of your favorite foods. Carbs from healthy foods boost nutrition and supply essential fuel for your brain and body. Counting carbs is integral to managing diabetes because your carb choices, portion sizes, and meal timing directly impact blood glucose levels. Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies provides essential information on how to strike a balance between carb intake, exercise, and diabetes...
19) The grain brain whole life plan: boost brain performance, lose weight, and achieve optimal health
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viii, 294 pages ; 25 cm
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"With more than a million copies sold worldwide, Dr. Perlmutter's books have changed many lives. Now, he's created a practical, comprehensive program that lowers the risk for brain ailments while yielding other benefits, such as weight loss, relief from chronic conditions, and total body rejuvenation. Science-based and highly accessible, GRAIN BRAIN FOR LIFE expands upon the core advice from Dr. Perlmutter's previous works, and introduces new information...
20) Happy hormones, slim belly: over 40? Lose 7 lbs. the first week and then 2 lbs. weekly--guaranteed
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xiii, 271 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Women are drawn to carbs due to a biological imperative to balance hormones. Discover the newest dietary science for women over forty: carb cycling to balance your hormones and help you lose weight!
Draws on the latest dietary science for women over forty to outline a weekly program for stabilizing hormones by eliminating sugar for two days and then re-adding it for five, explaining how "carb cycling" can stimulate the metabolism for weight loss...
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