Healthy Oils: Fact versus Fiction

(Hardback)

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Used in moderation, many oils can be beneficial to one's diet and lifestyle. This book presents accurate information on more than two dozen oils, examining the health claims associated with popular oils along with the clinical research findings. In the past, consumers were warned to avoid eating foods made with coconut oil, but more recently opinions about this oil have shifted. Many people now consider olive oil to be the most healthfulbut is there truth behind this idea Today's consumers are constantly bombarded with claims regarding consumption of oils, yet references to the scientific studies assumedly behind these statements are rare. This book dispels the common myths about oils, examines the health claims associated with popular oils and fats, and presents useful information backed by scientific findings. The book's 47 entries cover common oils such as canola and olive oil to less commonly used oils, such as argan, avocado, and krill oil. The research results are gathered from international, peer-reviewed journals, providing readers with information from credible sources. An ideal resource for nutritionists, nutrition students, and anyone seeking scientifically backed information about the health benefits of oils, Healthy Oils: Fact versus Fiction serves as an indispensible tool for making informed health decisions.

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This well-researched book written by two health professionals is very helpful in positives and negatives of each of the oils included. . . . This is an excellent reference for both the lay person and the medical professional. * ARBA *
Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers. * Choice *

Author Bio

Myrna Chandler Goldstein has been a freelance writer for 25 years. Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is chief of adolescent and young adult medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.