Author: Sarah Bearden

Publication Date: 2006

Number of Pages: 142

Cover: Paperback

Designed to inspire and motivate, Nutrition in Essence provides students with a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow introduction to this complex field.

Are all fats bed? What about carbohydrates? In the age of fad diets that offer confusing and often conflicting advice on nutrition, this book provides a clear and objective guide through the maze. Based on scientific knowledge, it introduces the fundementals of nutrition in an accessible format. It enthuses readers and encourages further study by including fascinating information on topics such as overcoming stress and fatigue, hormonal issues, boosting the immune system and how we can use nutrition to age gracefully.

Written in an accessible style with numerous FAQ's, case studies and summaries, Nutrition in Essence is the perfect introduction for students on short courses, professional therapists topping up their skills and anyone needing a balanced guide to nutrition

Susan Bearden is a nutrition consultant, a natural foods chef and a practitioner of nutritional medicine. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Holistic Nutrition and runs a successful nutrition consultation practice. She has tought nutrition in both America and Europe.