Food, Genes, and Culture : Eating Right for Your Origins by Gary Paul Nabhan (2013, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherIsland Press
ISBN-101610914929
ISBN-139781610914925
eBay Product ID (ePID)166508134
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Edition2
Book TitleFood, Genes, and Culture : Eating Right for Your Origins
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNutrition, Life Sciences / Evolution, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Anthropology / Physical
Publication Year2013
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreHealth & Fitness, Social Science, Science, Medical
AuthorGary Paul Nabhan
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight6.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Reviews[Nabhan] takes the reader on a trail of discovery…thought-provoking…the book is well worth reading, for it should stimulate an important debate about what constitutes dietary adaptations and sensitivities., This exploration of the coevolution of communities and their native foods couldn't be more timely…Mixing hard science with personal anecdotes, Nabhan convincingly argues that health comes from a genetically appropriate diet inextricably entwined with a healthy land and culture., This exploration of the coevolution of communities and their native foods couldn't be more timely...Mixing hard science with personal anecdotes, Nabhan convincingly argues that health comes from a genetically appropriate diet inextricably entwined with a healthy land and culture., Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought., "Gary Nabhan writes in novel and always interesting ways about food and culture and the genetic underpinnings that may account for differences in taste. His reflections on how different ways of eating affect the health of human societies provides substantial food for thought."--Andrew Weil, M.D., author of "The Healthy Kitchen" and "8 Weeks to Optimum Health" "[Nabhan] takes the reader on a trail of discovery...thought-provoking...the book is well worth reading, for it should stimulate an important debate about what constitutes dietary adaptations and sensitivities."-- "Nature" "This exploration of the coevolution of communities and their native foods couldn't be more timely...Mixing hard science with personal anecdotes, Nabhan convincingly argues that health comes from a genetically appropriate diet inextricably entwined with a healthy land and culture."-- "Publishers Weekly" "Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture."--Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse, This exploration of the coevolution of communities and their native foods couldn't be more timely...Mixing hard science with personal anecdotes, Nabhan convincingly argues that health comes from a genetically appropriate diet inextricably entwined with a healthy land and culture., Gary Nabhan is one of the most important food writers we have in this country. In this eloquent and fascinating book, he shows us how our food and culture are so deeply rooted in our land and agriculture., [Nabhan takes the reader on a trail of discovery...thought-provoking...the book is well worth reading, for it should stimulate an important debate about what constitutes dietary adaptations and sensitivities., [Nabhan] takes the reader on a trail of discovery...thought-provoking...the book is well worth reading, for it should stimulate an important debate about what constitutes dietary adaptations and sensitivities.
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Table Of ContentForewordIntroduction Chapter 1. Discerning the Histories Encoded in Our BodiesChapter 2. Searching for the Ancestral DietChapter 3. Finding a Bean for Your Genes and a Buffer Against MalariaChapter 4. The Shaping and Shipping Away of Mediterranean CuisinesChapter 5. Discovering Why Some Don't Like It HotChapter 6. Dealing with Migration HeadachesChapter 7. Rooting Out the Causes of DiseaseChapter 8. Reconnecting the Health of the People with the Health of the Land SourcesIndex
SynopsisVegan, low fat, low carb, slow carb: Every diet seems to promise a one-size-fits-all solution to health. But they ignore the diversity of human genes and how they interact with what we eat. In this title, a renowned ethnobotanist shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another., Vegan, low fat, low carb, slow carb: Every diet seems to promise a one-size-fits-all solution to health. But they ignore the diversity of human genes and how they interact with what we eat. In Food, Genes, and Culture , renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you're Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps. Nabhan traces food traditions around the world, from Bali to Mexico, uncovering the links between ancestry and individual responses to food. The implications go well beyond personal taste. Today's widespread mismatch between diet and genes is leading to serious health conditions, including a dramatic growth over the last 50 years in auto-immune and inflammatory diseases. Readers will not only learn why diabetes is running rampant among indigenous peoples and heart disease has risen among those of northern European descent, but may find the path to their own perfect diet., Vegan, low fat, low carb, slow carb: Every diet seems to promise a one-size-fits-all solution to health. But they ignore the diversity of human genes and how they interact with what we eat. In Food, Genes, and Culture, renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you're Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps.
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