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Book Renal Diet Cookbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : Susan Zogheib
  • Publisher : Rockridge Press
  • Release : 2015-11-17
  • ISBN : 9781623156619
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Renal Diet Cookbook written by Susan Zogheib and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better eating for healthier kidneys — the renal diet cookbook and meal plan. While a kidney disease diagnosis can be overwhelming, you're not alone. Nearly 26 million adults are affected by chronic kidney disease, but there is hope: your diet. In the Renal Diet Cookbook, renal dietician Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN provides a 28-day plan to establish long-term dietary changes to slow the progression of kidney disease. She knows it can be confusing to figure out which foods to eat and which to avoid. In her comprehensive renal diet cookbook, she details weekly meal plans featuring recipes that keep your potassium, sodium, and phosphorous levels in check. The Renal Diet Cookbook removes the mystery and stress of figuring out what foods to eat, with: Targeted weekly meal plans to preserve your kidney health Recipe modifications for dialysis patients Helpful FAQs about managing chronic kidney disease Recipes in the Renal Diet Cookbook include: Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, Baba Ganoush, Roasted Beef Stew, Baked Mac and Cheese, Herb Pesto Tuna, Persian Chicken, Honey Bread Pudding, and much more! More than a recipe book, The Renal Diet Cookbook is your 28-day action plan to kick-start a kidney-healthy diet.

Book Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed

Download or read book Renal Diet Cookbook for the Newly Diagnosed written by Susan Zogheib and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy The Easy and Amazing Renal Diet Meals for For Healthy Kidney! Are you having trouble finding a convenient way to stick to your renal diet? Do you worry about having to eat plain, boring, and kidney-friendly foods? This book contains 50 amazing recipes to go by every day and along with it, you get a meal plan for your weeks. Not any table is left unturned by this book and you will have a lot many to choose from even-from cakes, to salads, to meats and poultry, and to even soups. This book covers: What is renal diet? What is chronic kidney disease? Managing you renal diet Food list for renal diet 30-day meal plan Recipes section: Breakfast and smoothies, Side dishes and snacks, Vegetarian and vegan entrées, Fish, poultry, and meat, Soups, Desserts, Condiments and seasoning mixes Bonus chapter: Recipes for children This book will show you that not everything that you loved is gone when you have been struck by the Chronic Kidney disease. This renal diet book will help you see that.

Book Renal Diet Cookbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nancy Pierce
  • Publisher : Nancy Pierce
  • Release : 2022-01-22
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 203 pages

Download or read book Renal Diet Cookbook written by Nancy Pierce and published by Nancy Pierce. This book was released on 2022-01-22 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your kidney diet will help You follow a proper diet while keeping an eye on the amount of protein You consume. Find out how kidneys work and what kidney disease is. This guide will let You understand with simplicity how to orient yourself in the choice of foods to eat in order to diversify the menu every day, but most importantly, how to keep your body healthy and pure. You will perfectly understand the levels of Potassium, Sodium and Phosphorus in every recipe, thanks to the nutritional tables included and the corresponding photo proposed. The topics included in this book are: · Understanding Kidney Dialysis · How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy · How to Limit Sodium, Potassium and Phosphorus in Your Diet · The Importance of Electrolytes · Renal Diet and Its Benefits · Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid · A Food Plan · Simple Recipes For Every Meal of the Day! Take control of your health by putting the valuable advice in this book into practice! Don't wait! Grab your copy now!

Book Kidney Disease Diet

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  • Author : Robert Porter
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-10-24
  • ISBN : 9781702355353
  • Pages : 179 pages

Download or read book Kidney Disease Diet written by Robert Porter and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fight and Stop a Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure with this Amazing Guide! Do you suffer from chronic kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure? Are you looking for a healthy and proven way to prevent these dangerous conditions? Do you want to discover the newest treatments of chronic kidney disease, backed up by medicine and science? If so, keep reading. Kidneys are the "janitors" of our bodies. They serve as a filter for waste and toxins, keep our blood clean and produce urine. Their health is incredibly important for the functioning of our whole organism. Unfortunately, 10% of the world's population suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and more than 30 million of them reside in the United States. Luckily, CKD can be treated, and sometimes even prevented. In this amazing guide on Kidney Disease Diet, you'll find out how to manage kidney disease, prevent their failure, and treat conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes through a healthy lifestyle and diet. Implementing these strategies in your daily routine will improve your overall health and stop the CKD from advancing further. Here's what you get with this book: A guide on the importance of kidneys and the endocrine system A comprehensive list of diseases connected with kidneys, including symptoms and treatment options A guide on how to adapt to a healthy lifestyle and diet A detailed manual on scientifically proven treatments, therapies, and cures for kidney diseases Instructions on how to treat your kidney disease with success, no matter the disease stage you're currently in Detailed recipes for tasty meals, adapted for disease types 1-5 and dialysis patients And much more! As human beings, we have a tendency to ignore our body's cries for help until it's too late. You've probably heard the expression "prevention is better than cure". Chronic kidney disease can happen to anyone, even if you already live a mostly healthy lifestyle. Use this book to find out if you're a part of the risk group, and what you should eliminate from your life and avoid to prevent this life-threatening disease. The power is in your hands, so Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Book Stopping Kidney Disease Food Guide

Download or read book Stopping Kidney Disease Food Guide written by Lee Hull and published by Kidneyhood.Org. This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This renal and kidney diet guide is for kidney or renal patients who want to try to slow or stop the progression of incurable kidney disease. The chronic kidney disease diet and CKD recipes and eating plan in this book are based on the research in Stopping Kidney Disease, the highest rated book on kidney disease which has benefited hundreds of patients. It's simple. We as patients want our kidneys to last as long as possible, and we want to live longer and better lives. We want a cure, but if we can't get a cure we want to slow the kidney disease progression to a snail's pace. That's what we want and deserve. The problem is today's kidney diets have nothing in common with our real goals. Traditional and other current kidney diets focus on treating just three conditions as we all know: sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. However, most of us have many more comorbid conditions made worse by traditional kidney diets. We need to try and treat, cure or manage as many condi­tions as possible, not just three. You would never know you need treat other conditions or have other dietary options unless you get educated. The Stopping Kidney Disease Food Guide contains: How to treat as many factors as possible that are contributing to kidney disease progression Foods that are good for kidney patients Kidney disease or renal disease diet meal planning Chronic kidney disease or CKD diet information and restrictions The mathematics of slowing incurable kidney disease The first kidney disease diet book or renal disease guide book with acid load and antioxidant values Sample meal plans based on different cuisines A reference guide for the most common fruit and vegetables in grocery stores with information on potential renal acid load, protein, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and antioxidant values(ORAC), nitrates polyphenols and AGE's for each meal And much more The diet can be customized for Stage 3, Stage 4, and Stage 5 kidney disease patients. Educated patients live longer and better lives. Education on your disease and treatment options will likely be the greatest factor in your success or failure in dealing with this disease. This book is meant to be a companion book to Stopping Kidney Disease.

Book Cooking Well

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  • Author : Jacob Taylor
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016-06-15
  • ISBN : 9780692705582
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Cooking Well written by Jacob Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cookbook tailored for those with Polycystic Kidney Disease

Book Stopping Kidney Disease

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lee Hull
  • Publisher : Kidneyhood.Org
  • Release : 2019-01-03
  • ISBN : 9780692901151
  • Pages : 538 pages

Download or read book Stopping Kidney Disease written by Lee Hull and published by Kidneyhood.Org. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stopping Kidney Disease is the most comprehensive guide to understanding how your kidneys work and how to make your remaining kidney function last as long as possible. Lee Hull wrote this book to share what he has learned after living successfully with incurable kidney disease for over twenty years.

Book Renal Diet Cookbook for Seniors 60

Download or read book Renal Diet Cookbook for Seniors 60 written by Daisy Robinson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking care of your renal health becomes increasingly important as we age, and having a balanced diet is crucial in managing kidney function. The **Renal Diet Cookbook for Seniors 60** is a comprehensive guide tailored specifically for older adults, offering over 110 delicious and kidney-friendly recipes designed to support renal health and overall well-being. What You'll Discover Inside: 110+ Kidney-Friendly Recipes: From hearty breakfasts and nourishing soups to flavorful main dishes and satisfying desserts, this cookbook covers a wide range of recipes that are low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus while being rich in essential nutrients. Nutritional Guidance: Learn about the principles of a renal diet, including tips on managing sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake, as well as the importance of adequate hydration. Senior-Specific Considerations: Recipes and dietary advice tailored to the nutritional needs and preferences of seniors aged 60 and above, ensuring meals are easy to digest and enjoyable to eat. Practical Tips and Strategies: Discover practical tips for grocery shopping, meal planning, and adapting recipes to fit your dietary requirements and personal tastes. Why Choose This Cookbook? The Renal Diet Cookbook for Seniors 60 offers: Health-Focused Recipes: Each recipe is crafted with senior renal health in mind, providing balanced nutrition to support kidney function and overall health. Ease and Accessibility: Recipes are designed to be simple to prepare, making it easier for seniors to maintain a healthy diet without compromising on taste or nutrition. Comprehensive Guidance: Whether you're new to managing renal health or have been following a renal diet for years, this cookbook provides a wealth of information to help you navigate your dietary needs effectively. Variety and Flavor: Enjoy a diverse array of recipes that prove eating for kidney health can be both delicious and satisfying. Who This Book Is For: Seniors Aged 60 and Above: Whether you're managing kidney disease, renal failure, or simply aiming to support your kidney health, this cookbook offers practical solutions and tasty recipes. Caregivers and Family Members: For those supporting senior loved ones in their health journey, this cookbook provides valuable resources and meal ideas. Health-Conscious Individuals: Anyone interested in maintaining or improving their renal health through diet will find this cookbook a valuable addition to their kitchen. Embrace Better Kidney Health The **Renal Diet Cookbook for Seniors 60** is your essential companion in achieving and maintaining optimal kidney health through delicious, kidney-friendly meals. With over 110 recipes to choose from, this cookbook empowers you to take charge of your health while enjoying meals that nourish and delight. Here's to your health, happiness, and culinary enjoyment. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or friends, these recipes will help you prioritize kidney health without sacrificing flavor. Happy cooking and bon appétit!

Book The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners

Download or read book The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners written by Elena Paravantes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 100 recipes and practical advice, this is the only guide you'll need to get started on the authentic Mediterranean diet! Introducing Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners, a one-stop guide to the authentic and much-loved Mediterranean Diet, featuring a perfect balance of vegetables, grains, fruit, generous portions of olive oil, and occasional servings of meat and fish, making this Mediterranean diet book both healthy and delicious!Want to adopt a healthy Mediterranean diet but don't know where to begin? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Dive straight into this delicious diet book to discover: -100 simple, tried-and-tested, healthy and delicious recipes made with fresh ingredients. -An easy-to-follow 14-day meal plan to get you started, with comprehensive shopping and food lists, and tips for creating your own menus. -Detailed guidance on how to shop for the right ingredients and how to cook the Mediterranean way. -Top tips for adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle that will improve your health and well-being. Did you know that the Mediterranean diet is universally accepted as the healthiest diet on the planet? So what are you waiting for? Get started today! Featuring expert advice from Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Elena Paravantes, this is the only guide you could ever need to get started on an awe-inspiring journey of Mediterranean cuisine. A must-have volume for individuals who want to convert to this incredibly healthy and delicious Spanish diet, but don't know where to start. Unlike other recipe books, this healthy cookbook contains recipes, meal plans, practical lifestyle tips, as well as cooking and shopping guidance, helping you to make the very most of all things Mediterranean and encourage healthy eating everyday.

Book Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children

Download or read book Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2013 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.

Book Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Dash

Download or read book Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Dash written by U. S. Department Human Services and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book by the National Institutes of Health (Publication 06-4082) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides information and effective ways to work with your diet because what you choose to eat affects your chances of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension (the medical term). Recent studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan-and by eating less salt, also called sodium. While each step alone lowers blood pressure, the combination of the eating plan and a reduced sodium intake gives the biggest benefit and may help prevent the development of high blood pressure. This book, based on the DASH research findings, tells how to follow the DASH eating plan and reduce the amount of sodium you consume. It offers tips on how to start and stay on the eating plan, as well as a week of menus and some recipes. The menus and recipes are given for two levels of daily sodium consumption-2,300 and 1,500 milligrams per day. Twenty-three hundred milligrams is the highest level considered acceptable by the National High Blood Pressure Education Program. It is also the highest amount recommended for healthy Americans by the 2005 "U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans." The 1,500 milligram level can lower blood pressure further and more recently is the amount recommended by the Institute of Medicine as an adequate intake level and one that most people should try to achieve. The lower your salt intake is, the lower your blood pressure. Studies have found that the DASH menus containing 2,300 milligrams of sodium can lower blood pressure and that an even lower level of sodium, 1,500 milligrams, can further reduce blood pressure. All the menus are lower in sodium than what adults in the United States currently eat-about 4,200 milligrams per day in men and 3,300 milligrams per day in women. Those with high blood pressure and prehypertension may benefit especially from following the DASH eating plan and reducing their sodium intake.

Book Two Meals a Day

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Sisson
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • Release : 2021-03-09
  • ISBN : 1538736942
  • Pages : 495 pages

Download or read book Two Meals a Day written by Mark Sisson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint and The Keto Reset Diet, Mark Sisson, turns his health and fitness expertise to the latest diet trend, which he has coined, “intermittent eating!” Are you sick and tired of struggling through regimented diets that work for a minute and then become unsustainable? Are you confused about the changing fads and ongoing controversy over what’s healthy and what’s not? It’s time to embrace a simple, scientifically validated plan that transcends gimmicks and avoids the stress of regimented macros and mealtimes. Health and fitness expert Mark Sisson presents a comprehensive lifestyle approach based on the principles of intermittent fasting. He’ll teach you how to gracefully burn body fat while keeping your energy, focus, and positive attitude. In TWO MEALS A DAY, you’ll implement an eating style that’s incredibly nourishing and easy to adhere to for a lifetime, dial-in a winning fitness routine, prioritize recovery, and learn powerful strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviors. When you’re ready to level up, you’ll implement some cutting-edge techniques to achieve stunning body composition breakthroughs. Packed with forty-two delicious meals in a variety of categories, TWO MEALS A DAY has everything you need to hit the ground running and pursue enjoyable and lasting lifestyle transformation.

Book Aging Backwards

    Book Details:
  • Author : Miranda Esmonde-White
  • Publisher : Harper Collins
  • Release : 2014-11-11
  • ISBN : 0062313355
  • Pages : 310 pages

Download or read book Aging Backwards written by Miranda Esmonde-White and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PBS fitness personality on Classical Stretch and creator of the fitness phenomenon Essentrics offers an eye-opening guide to anti-aging. Miranda Esmonde-White trains everyone from prima ballerinas to professional hockey players to Cerebral palsy patients: what do they all have in common? All of these people are hoping to heal their bodies, prevent further injury, and move optimally and without pain. In fact, they have the same goals as any of us who are trying to stay young, fit, and reverse the hands of time. Because the aging of our bodies occurs in our cells, it must be repaired there too—that’s where Miranda’s highly effective and sought-after techniques come in. The body is programmed to self-destruct as we age, but the speed at which it self-destructs is up to us. Recent scientific studies have proven this fact! In Aging Backwards, Miranda offers a groundbreaking guide on how to maintain and repair our cells, through scientifically designed workouts. Healthy cells prevent joint pain, muscle loss and weak bones—helping to control weight, increase energy, and improve strength and mobility. Miranda offers readers of all ages the tools they need to look and feel young. Complete with tips, tools, and her Eight Basic Age-Reversing Workouts accompanied by instructional photos and web clips, Aging Backwards will help you grow younger, not older! “If you’ve been meaning to start a fitness program but are put off by vigorous gym or yoga sessions, or if you’re hindered by joint or muscle pain, pick up this book.” —Zoomer

Book The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

Download or read book The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook written by Martina Slajerova and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is your guidebook to the ultimate superdiet, an evidence-based keto diet that emphasizes a diversity of fish, healthy fats, and a rainbow of colorful vegetables—with 100 delicious recipes for everything from snacks to dinner. The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the world’s healthiest diets, renowned for its protective effects against heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. However, its heavy inclusion of grains and carbohydrates can contribute to obesity and is a drawback for many. Also shown to have many health benefits, the ketogenic diet stimulates the fat-burning and longevity-promoting state of ketosis by limiting carbs and emphasizing high-fat foods. While the keto diet is about the proportion of macronutrients (fats, protein, carbohydrates) in the food you eat, the Mediterranean diet is about specific food types: seafood, olive oil, colorful vegetables, and other anti-inflammatory foods. This book is about living and eating at the intersection of these complementary diets so you can reap the benefits of both. While both diets advocate significant amounts of healthy fats and protein, the new Mediterranean approach to keto significantly shifts the fat profile of the diet to emphasize the monounsaturated and omega-3 fats that health experts agree promote living a long disease-free life. It also includes colorful vegetables, providing a diversity of nutrients and flavor. The result is an enhanced Mediterranean diet that stokes metabolism, supports the gut and microbiome, and is anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and nutrient-dense. Improve your overall health while enjoying delectable dishes including: Superfood Shakshuka Blender Cinnamon Pancakes with Cacao Cream Topping Green Goddess Salad Pancetta Wrapped Sea Bass Sheet Pan Crispy Salmon Piccata Fierce Meatball Zoodle Bolognese Nordic Stone Age Bread Chocolate Hazelnut “Powerhouse” Truffles With The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, you’ll learn how to balance your macronutrients, what foods are considered the new Mediterranean superfoods, and how to make tasty dishes to keep you satisfied all day.

Book The Complete Renal Diet for Beginners

Download or read book The Complete Renal Diet for Beginners written by Sophie Travis and published by Dhimant N Parekh. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT IS extremely IMPORTANT to WATCH your DIET and KNOW a good deal ABOUT DISEASE to take back CONTROL of your HEALTH. THE COMPLETE RENAL DIET FOR BEGINNERS is A GUIDE WITH a lot of good BASIC INFORMATION and ADVICE FOR those with KIDNEY DISEASE. The THE COMPLETE RENAL DIET FOR BEGINNERS eBook STARTS WITH an INTRODUCTION to KIDNEY DISEASE and NUTRITION needs FOR the VARIOUS STAGES. THE COMPLETE RENAL DIET FOR BEGINNERS cookbook is full of SIMPLE yet ample FLAVOURFUL RECIPES, easy to follow SYSTEMATIC MEAL PLAN and of course hope & WELLNESS. A RENAL DIET CONTAINS a SPECIFIC number of NUTRIENTS that ARE VITAL at HELPING to KEEP your KIDNEY as HEALTHY as possible. The RECIPES in this cookbook, are MEANT to KEEP your POTASSIUM, SODIUM, and PHOSPHOROUS levels IN CHECK—WITHOUT SACRIFICING FLAVOUR OR FUN. This GUIDE will HELP you TO MODIFY your DIET, YOU CAN not only HELP PROTECT KIDNEY FUNCTION but also IMPROVE your OVERALL HEALTH. EMPOWER yourself with what YOU need to TAKE CHARGE of KIDNEY DISEASE. The NUTRITION INFORMATION and ESSENTIAL TIPS will HELP YOU to AVOID DIALYSIS & SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE your QUALITY OF LIFE. HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY KIDNEY LIFE.

Book The Gluten Free Cookbook for Families

Download or read book The Gluten Free Cookbook for Families written by Pamela Ellgen and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooking for a family with varying dietary restrictions can be a challenge--especially if one of the restrictions is gluten, which is in many of our favorite foods. It's easy to find yourself cooking one thing for your gluten-free eater and another for everyone else. And it's even easier to find yourself giving in to those expensive, processed foods in the gluten-free aisle of your grocery store. The author shares her family-friendly gluten-free solutions with you! Enjoy the simple, healthy, budget-friendly recipes in this gluten-free cookbook that meet your gluten-free eater's dietary needs while meeting everyone's craving for scrumptious home cooking.

Book Fat Chance

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Lustig
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 9780007514144
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Fat Chance written by Robert Lustig and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documenting the science and the politics that has led to the pandemic of metabolic syndrome - whose symptoms include obesity, diabetes and heart disease - Robert Lustig exposes for the first time how changes in the food industry and in our wider environment have affected our collective metabolisms and waistlines.