Saturday, August 6, 2011

Real Food: What to Eat and Why

You want to eat healthy but how? There are so many books out there that contradict one another. One says that you can eat this food but not that food. Another might say to cook with butter while another says to avoid it at all costs. Who's right and who is wrong? Next you may say, okay, where is all the data and research to support your claims?

One book that presents its ideas on healthy eating and has data to back up its claims is Real Food: What to Eat and Why by Nina Planck. It promotes the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, use of butter in cooking,  and eating eggs, beef and fish.These items are typical to most books that promote healthy eating. However, the author also suggests some pretty radical  notions. Ms. Planck makes a persuasive argument for the consumption of raw milk and fat such as coconut oil.

In the back of the book, a listing of places to find to find real food  and further resources and readings are included. So check out this book, it could change your perceptions on food.