The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them / Susan Allport.

By:

Allport, Susan

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780520941328
0520941322
1429402326
9781429402323
1282360396
9781282360396
0520242823
9780520242821

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Queen of fats.DDC classification:

612.3/97 22

LOC classification:

QP752.O44 A45 2006eb

NLM classification:

2006 K-874
WB 425

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Contents:

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.

Summary: 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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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-200) and index.

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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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