Strong Women Eat Well

From the bestselling author of Strong Women, Strong Bones comes the straight story on nutrition for women. Nutrition is surrounded by controversy and misconceptions, many of them fueled by diets where weight loss--usually temporary weight loss--is the only goal. Here is everything women need to know to make the right decisions about eating. Readers will discover: easy-to-follow strategies; why high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are ineffective; how to decipher Nutrition Facts labels; the formula for discovering how much protein is needed; advice on whether to buy organic; what fat-free really means on a label; and 50-plus delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. Dr. Nelson's previous books have won her more that a million readers--women who want to enhance their health by improving their nutrition. Now, this trusted authority has written a guide explaining how nutrition can work for them and their families--on a daily basis, for the rest of their lives.