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Author Schenker, Sarah, author.

Title Myth-busting your body : the scientific facts behind the headlines / Dr Sarah Schenker.

Publication Info. London : Andre Deutsch, 2017.
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 Naper Blvd. Adult Nonfiction  613.2 SCH    DUE 03-02-24 BILLED
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Description 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary "In this book, Dr Sarah Schenkerv reveals the truth behind the biggest health and body myths of our times, with a scientific explanation as to why they are nonsense. Using the latest research, she reveals why most vitamins are useless, juicing is nothing more than a fad and clean eating can be dangerous. She also debunks scaremongering health headlines, such as red meat is the enemy , eating fat makes you fat and everyone should avoid gluten. Presented with infographics and full-colour illustrations, this book will challenge everything you thought you knew about a healthy lifestyle. If you're looking for guidance on positive change, each chapter presents helpful suggestions grounded in research. Moreover, it offers a fascinating, holistic insight into human biology and the complexities of the body"--Publisher's description.
Subject Human physiology.
Human anatomy.
ISBN 9780233005287
0233005285
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