The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them /
Allport, Susan.
The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them / Susan Allport. - Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2006. - 1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations. - California studies in food and culture ; 15 . - California studies in food and culture ; 15. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-200) and index.
What's for dinner? -- A trip to Greenland -- How the omegas got their name -- Monsieur cholesterol -- Fishy fats -- Tree lard and cow oil -- The chemist in the kitchen -- Out of Africa-- -- And into the membrane -- Where have all the omega-3s gone? -- The speed of life -- Putting omega-3s back into your food supply -- The proof is in the pudding.
Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This work tells the story of the vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish. It provides information for various consumers who want to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity.
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Essential fatty acids in human nutrition.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Health aspects.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Research--History.
Nutrition.
Fatty Acids, Omega-3--therapeutic use
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Acides gras essentiels dans l'alimentation humaine.
Acides gras oméga 3--Aspect sanitaire.
Acides gras oméga 3--Recherche--Histoire.
Nutrition.
MEDICAL--Nutrition.
COOKING--History.
Essential fatty acids in human nutrition.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Health aspects.
Essenzielle Fettsäuren
Gesunde Ernährung
Omega-3-Fettsäuren
Ernährung
Ernährung.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
QP752.O44 / A45 2006eb
612.3/97
QP752.O44 / A45 2006
2006 K-874 WB 425 / A457q 2006
The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them / Susan Allport. - Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2006. - 1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations. - California studies in food and culture ; 15 . - California studies in food and culture ; 15. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-200) and index.
What's for dinner? -- A trip to Greenland -- How the omegas got their name -- Monsieur cholesterol -- Fishy fats -- Tree lard and cow oil -- The chemist in the kitchen -- Out of Africa-- -- And into the membrane -- Where have all the omega-3s gone? -- The speed of life -- Putting omega-3s back into your food supply -- The proof is in the pudding.
Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This work tells the story of the vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish. It provides information for various consumers who want to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity.
9780520941328 (electronic bk.) 0520941322 (electronic bk.) 1429402326 (electronic bk.) 9781429402323 (electronic bk.) 1282360396 9781282360396 0520242823 9780520242821
9780520242821
22573/ctt7x9244 JSTOR 803BEEEB-D9EE-443A-BB68-1FA7877065FB OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
2005035605
GBA659092 bnb
013504699 Uk
Essential fatty acids in human nutrition.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Health aspects.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Research--History.
Nutrition.
Fatty Acids, Omega-3--therapeutic use
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Acides gras essentiels dans l'alimentation humaine.
Acides gras oméga 3--Aspect sanitaire.
Acides gras oméga 3--Recherche--Histoire.
Nutrition.
MEDICAL--Nutrition.
COOKING--History.
Essential fatty acids in human nutrition.
Omega-3 fatty acids--Health aspects.
Essenzielle Fettsäuren
Gesunde Ernährung
Omega-3-Fettsäuren
Ernährung
Ernährung.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
QP752.O44 / A45 2006eb
612.3/97
QP752.O44 / A45 2006
2006 K-874 WB 425 / A457q 2006