Food (DK Eyewitness Books)

Food (DK Eyewitness Books) / Продукты питанияСмотрите, учитесь, чтобы узнать все о еде, книга вам покажет подноготную всего съестного.Здоровая и органическая пища , ГМ-культуры , как это влияет на тело и здоровье.Whether you want to learn about what makes organic food different or how your body breaks it down, this guide will show you the inside story of everything edible.See, learn and discover everything about food, from what is healthy to eat and the different ways of cooking, to GM crops and the changing ways we farm livestock.Easy-to-follow descriptions and photographs make the story of food fun to digest! A detailed guide to food and nutrition, from the basic ingredients of a balanced, healthy diet to the technology of modern food production.An essential addition to the award-winning Eyewitness series, Eyewitness Food explores the myriad ways in which good affects our lives, from the role of microscopic vitamins, minerals, and bacteria, to the impact of modern industrial farming upon the environment. The book examines how we digest and absorb food, why some foods can cause allergies while others can remedy specific ailments, which foods make children hyperactive or tired and which promote a sense of wellbeing and calm. Eyewitness food charts the development of food from the origins of crop farming and selective breeding, through the ingenious methods found to pickle, cure, smoke, or can goods, to the invention of refrigeration and GM technology. The book looks at some of the great cuisines of the world, the future of food, and how production can keep ahead of the world's ever-increasing population. The snacks we all know and love: rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, french fries, and... deep fried insects? Yes, insects are considered a healthy snack in some cultures, and for a good reason—they are low in fat and high in protein! Eyewitness Food serves up a rich history of the food we eat, from edible plants to manufactured meals and more. Starting with a colorful depiction of the food chain and featuring an in-depth look at every level of the food pyramid, discover the inside scoop on food. This guide offers a list of useful websites about food and nutrition as well as a comprehensivetimeline of the world's food history. With the help of hundreds of full color photographs, see where the food on your dinner plate starts out, find out how different foods are used together to create new flavors, discover exotic delicacies from around the world, and much, much more! Discover the inside story of food from genetic modification to healthy eating Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more. Food complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by exploring the myriad ways in which food affects our lives.