The Healthy Diet

Andreas Papas has, in this Antioxidant Status, Diet, Nutrition, and Health (CRC Series in Contemporary Food Science) book, brought together a number of the world's leading experts to provide a current account of matters in this fast moving area of medical research. The collection of articles he has compiled presents an up to date account of the many varied aspects of antioxidants in human health and nutrition.

This definitive text is suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and is a must for the shelves of anyone interested in this fascinating area of research. -- -Dr. Frank J. Kelly, Head, Lung Biology, the Rayne Institute, St. Thomas Hospital, London England; Secretary, International Antioxidant Research Centre, King's College, University of London ; and Treasurer, European Society of Free Radical Research

Andreas Papas has, in this text, brought together a number of the world's leading experts to provide a current account of matters in this fast moving area of medical research. The collection of articles he has compiled presents an up to date account of the many varied aspects of antioxidants in human health and nutrition. This definitive text is suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and is a must for the shelves of anyone interested in this fascinating area of research.
-Dr. Frank J. Kelly, Head, Lung Biology, the Rayne Institute, St. Thomas Hospital, London England; Secretary, International Antioxidant Research Centre, King's College, University of London ; and Treasurer, European Society of Free Radical Research

Andreas Papas has, in this text, brought together a number of the worlds leading experts to provide a current account of matters in this fast moving area of medical research. The collection of articles he has compiled presents an up to date account of the many varied aspects of antioxidants in human health and nutrition. This definitive text is suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and is a must for the shelves of anyone interested in this fascinating area of research.
-Dr. Frank J. Kelly, Head, Lung Biology, the Rayne Institute, St. Thomas Hospital, London England; Secretary, International Antioxidant Research Centre, Kings College, University of London ; and Treasurer, European Society of Free Radical Research

Dr. Papas and his stellar collection of contributors have succeeded in compiling a comprehensive yet readable treatise on the current scientific evidence about antioxidants and health. This publication will be invaluable to industry scientists involved in product development and marketing, to regulators and public health officials engaged in refining health policies, and to academics and students seeking a cogent review of the emerging science.
-Annette Dickinson, Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Papas succeeded admirably in collecting together in a single volume the present knowledge on antioxidants. This book is a must for anyone seriously interested in the science and practice of good nutrition and prevention of disease. -- -K.C. Nicolaou, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute and Professor of Chemistry, University of California, San Diego

Dr. Papas succeeded admirably in collecting together in a single volume the present knowledge on antioxidants. This book is a must for anyone seriously interested in the science and practice of good nutrition and prevention of disease.
-K.C. Nicolaou, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute and Professor of Chemistry, University of California, San Diego

The book contains several superb chapters by authors with defined viewpoints and up-to-date knowledge of recent concepts...The leading authors, all of whom are intimately involved with these fascinating reviews, have developed this book as an essential reference for scientists, clinicians, nutritionists and students in the field of free radicals and antioxidants.
-Andrew Czeizel, M.D., D.Sc., Retired Director, Institute of Genetics, Hungary

The challenge presented to the editor was to distill the extensive scientific information on the topic of antioxidant status, diet, and health into a comprehensive readable treatise. The result is an outstanding contribution to the literature on dietary antioxidants.

The book is noteworthy for originality of organization as reflected in the diversity of contributors. The authors of the 27 chapters represent an international field of biochemists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and nutritionists. The central chapters provide an authoritative and comprehensive review of the biochemistry and metabolism of individual classes of dietary antioxidants, including carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, and isoflavones. These topics are introduced by chapters that address the chemistry of oxygen species and antioxidants and the assessment and dietary determinants of antioxidant status. A unique and thought-provoking contribution is the chapter by Dr. Artemis Simopoulos who presents current dietary guidelines for antioxidant consumption within an evolutionary context. The final chapters address challenges to antioxidant defenses at different stages of the life cycle, mechanisms of action of antioxidants, and antioxidants in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Despite the divergent topics presented, the content is coherent and well-integrated.

The book is well-suited as a reference or textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses. The first chapter which addresses the chemistry of oxygen species and antioxidants and the central chapters which review the biochemistry and metabolism of the major dietary antioxidants are particularly well-suited for instructional purposes. The remaining chapters would serve well as either supplementary or required reading; the diversity would allow considerable flexibility in the approach to building a course around this text. Particularly useful for educators, students, and scientists is the state-of-the-art content which is supported by extensive and contemporary references to the literature. As a result, the book is an effective resource for anyone who seeks to discern the key findings and original literature pertaining to a given topic. To summarize, this volume is an essential reference for students and scholars interested in the relation of antioxidants and human health. -- -Wendy S. White, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Iowa State University

[This book] is excellent, very topical... a first-rate range of authors. -- -Barry Halliwell, Professor of Internal Medicine and Biochemistry, Pharmacology Group, King's College, University of London, England

[This book] is excellent, very topical...a first-rate range of authors.
-Letter from Barry Halliwell, Professor of Internal Medicine and Biochemistry, Pharmacology Group, King's College, University of London, England

[This book] is excellent, very topical...a first-rate range of authors.

-Letter from Barry Halliwell, Professor of Internal Medicine and Biochemistry, Pharmacology Group, Kings College, University of London, England

Product Description

This is the first book to integrate the biological, nutritional, and health aspects of antioxidant status. Fifty contributors integrate and transfer the knowledge of free radicals and antioxidants from the test tube to the laboratory of the biologist, clinical nutritionist, and medical researcher, as well as to the office of the dietician, nutritionist, and physician. Topics examined include factors affecting and methods for evaluating antioxidant status in humans; effect of diet and physiological stage (infancy, aging, exercise, alcoholism, HIV infection, etc.) on antioxidant status; and the role of antioxidant status in nutrition, health, and disease.

"Written by one of the world's top nutritional physicians, "Eat, Play, and Be Healthy" gives scientifically sound and kitchen-tested advice on creating lifelong healthy eating habits. This book is a solution to the growing epidemic of nutrition-related health and behavior problems in children' - William Sears, M.D., author of "The Baby Book".

'An excellent guide for parents who want to provide the best possible nutritional health for their growing children' - Ronald Kleinman, M.D., former chairman of the Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics. With so much conflicting advice coming from the media, your friends, and parenting guides, it's hard to know whether you're making the right food choices for your kids.

Written by a leading authority on pediatric nutrition, "Eat, Play, and Be Healthy" provides answers to all your childhood nutrition questions - and much more. "Eat, Play, and Be Healthy" shows you how to feed your children to ensure that their young bodies and minds enjoy full and healthy growth at every stage of development.

Picking up where Dr. Walter C. Willett's international bestseller "Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy" left off, W. Allan Walker, M.D., shows how to apply the research-based Healthy Eating Pyramid to a child's unique needs. Drawing on his forty years of clinical research as well as the latest scientific findings, he:

• offers a scientifically proven alternative to the FDA food pyramid;
• helps you shape your kids' eating habits from the start; and,
• provides fun, delicious recipes for healthy foods kids will want to eat.

From the Back Cover

"Written by one of the world's top nutritional physicians, Eat, Play, and Be Healthy gives scientifically sound and kitchen-tested advice on creating lifelong healthy eating habits. This book is a solution to the growing epidemic of nutrition-related health and behavior problems in children."
--William Sears, M.D., author of The Baby Book

"An excellent guide for parents who want to provide the best possible nutritional health for their growing children."
--Ronald Kleinman, M.D., former chairman of the Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics

With so much conflicting advice coming from the media, your friends, and parenting guides, it's hard to know whether you're making the right food choices for your kids. Written by a leading authority on pediatric nutrition, Eat, Play, and Be Healthy provides answers to all your childhood nutrition questions--and much more.

Eat, Play, and Be Healthy shows you how to feed your children to ensure that their young bodies and minds enjoy full and healthy growth at every stage of development. Picking up where Dr. Walter C. Willett's international bestseller Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy left off, W. Allan Walker, M.D., shows how to apply the research-based Healthy Eating Pyramid to a child's unique needs. Drawing on his forty years of clinical research, as well as the latest scientific findings, he:

• Offers a scientifically proven alternative to the FDA food pyramid
• Helps you shape your kids' eating habits from the start
• Provides fun, delicious recipes for healthy foods kids will want to eat

In this second, expanded edition of the best-selling book called The Brain Diet: The Connection Between Nutrition, Mental Health, and Intelligence, Dr. Alan C. Logan incorporates the latest research on the connection between nutrition, mental health, and intelligence.

Most people today know that good nutrition and good health are related and that poor nutrition frequently leads to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Unfortunately, few people realize that it also is an underlying factor in other medical conditions, such as depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, migraine headaches, ADHD, and much more. This is startling when one realizes that researchers have found that today more than 50 percent of the vegetables in most people's diets consists of the trimmings on a hamburger and a side of fries.

The Brain Diet explains the connection between diet and mental health, as well as its importance for realizing the full potential of our intelligence. It shows how poor nutrition hinders the development of our children's intelligence and how it adversely affects mental health and success.

Despite being just 2 percent of total adult weight, the human brain demands an enormous amount of energy. An ample flow of blood is required for us to think, to reason, to create art and music, to develop technology, and to perform complex work. As The Brain Diet explains the science behind how our brains function, it also provides suggestions for a healthy diet.

Included are the basics of a brain-healthy diet, brain-healthy recipes, helpful charts, and food supplements that enhance our mental function (and how those supplements work). This revolutionary new way of looking at mental health and intelligence gives new meaning to the adage "You are what you eat."

About the Author
Alan C. Logan is a member of the Harvard Medical School's Mind-Body Medical Institute. A magna cum laude graduate from the State University of New York, he was the valedictorian of his graduating class at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. The nutrition editor of the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, his articles have been published in Nutrition, Arthritis and Rheumatology, American Journal of Hypertension, Medical Hypotheses, Hospital Physician, and Medical Clinics of North America. He lives in Westchester County, New York.