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  The Ultimate Guide To Sugars &...

  Alan Barclay, Philippa Sandall,...

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  “The very first compendium of the sweet substances we typically eat and what happens once they’re in our body.” —New York Journal of Books 
   
  Today, supermarkets and natural food stores feature a bewildering variety of sugars and alternative sweeteners. The deluge of conflicting information doesn’t help. If choosing a sweetener leaves you scratching your head, this handy guide will answer all of your questions—even the ones you didn’t know to ask:Which sweeteners perform well in baking?Will the kids notice if I sub in stevia?What’s the best pick if I’m watching my waistline, blood sugar, or environmental impact?Are any of them really superfoods . . . or toxic? 
   
  Perfect for foodies, bakers, carb counters, parents, chefs, and clinicians, this delightfully readable book features more than 180 alphabetical entries on natural and artificial sweeteners, including the usual suspects (table sugar, honey), the controversial (aspartame, high-fructose corn syrup), the hyped (coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener), and the unfamiliar (Chinese rock sugar, isomaltulose). You’ll also find myth-busting Q&As, intriguing trivia, side-by-side comparisons of how sweeteners perform in classic baked goods, and info on food-additive regulations, dental health, the glycemic index, and more. Your sweet tooth is in for a real education! 
   
  “An honest, comprehensive book based on facts, for those who want to see the meeting of history, science, and common sense. It covers every sweetener you have heard of, plus many you may never encounter. One of the few books that put sugar and sweetness in context so you can make a wise judgment.” —Glenn Cardwell, author of Gold Medal Nutrition

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  So Jane - Crafts and Recipes for...

  Hollie Keith

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  Austen lovers, get more Jane in your life through decorating, gift giving, or entertaining with these creative crafts and delectable recipes. In honor of Jane’s two-hundredth birthday, authors Hollie Keith and Jennifer Adams present thirty craft ideas and thirty recipes organized into six chapters bearing the titles of Jane Austen’s novels. Enthusiasts can enjoy breakfast in Bath, via Northanger Abbey by creating Decorative Egg Cozies to keep their Soft-Boiled Eggs warm, or serve Honey-Lemon Teaspoons with Rose Petal Tea at the Middletons’ of Sense and Sensibility. Enjoy a picnic that Emma would love to have shared with Mr. Knightly, or create an I Heart Mr. Darcy Pillow that all Elizabeth Bennett wannabes would love to cuddle up with. Whether you’re throwing an Austen party for friends or looking to pass the time on a rainy afternoon, So Jane is sure to entertain.

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  Monet's Palate Cookbook - The...

  Aileen Bordman, Derek Fell

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  Take a culinary journey in Monet’s footsteps with this book featuring recipes and photographs from his bucolic Normandy home—forward by Meryl Streep.  Monet's Palate Cookbook brings to life Claude Monet's beloved kitchen garden at his exquisite home in Giverny, France. With sixty recipes drawn from Giverny’s farm-to-table tradition and the artist’s own cooking journals, the book explores Monet’s passion for gardening and includes detailed information about the herbs and vegetables he grew.   On his two-acre vegetable garden, Monet grew zucchini, cherry tomatoes, radishes, pearl onions, brussels sprouts, asparagus, rosemary and mint. A few of the recipes are of French origin, such as the famous Normandy apple tart. Others are from locations abroad where he traveled, such as the Savoy Hotel in London where Monet acquired their recipe for Yorkshire pudding.   Capturing Monet's lifestyle, Monet’s Palate Cookbook includes beautiful photographs by Steven Rothfeld, descriptions of the house interiors and gardens, French entertaining tips, and more.

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  Dim Sum - A Pocket Guide

  Kit Shan Li

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  “Features photos and descriptions of the most common dim sum items, from dumplings to desserts . . . can take a lot of guess work out of your ordering.” —San Francisco Chronicle 
   
  With its small plates and endless assortment of dishes, dim sum is an increasingly popular way to do brunch. For those new to this fun feast, or regulars looking to try a different dish, Dim Sum is the ultimate guidebook to this traditional Chinese meal. Perfect for your phone or tablet, this handy guide identifies the fifty most popular dim sum dishes with full-color photographs, short descriptions of the ingredients, the names of the dishes in English and Cantonese, and how to pronounce them. As the carts roll by, a quick glance at the book will tell a jean gow choy bang (chive dumpling) from mong gwor bo deen (mango pudding), and demystify the contents of that bamboo steamer. With tips on restaurant etiquette and how-tos for everything from refilling the teapot to handling chopsticks, Dim Sum is yum yum for everyone. 
   
  “Explains about 50 items, giving Chinese transliterations of the names and clear, appetizing photographs. Steamed pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns and spring rolls share the pages with duck feet and tripe.” —The New York Times 
   
   
   
  “An illustrated explanation of the items one can expect to find at a dim sum restaurant—with it, one can figure out what’s inside that steamed dumpling, what that tiny dish of meat is and how to tell the difference between a White Turnip Cake and a Taro Cake.” —Publishers Weekly

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  OMAD Diet - Fights the Effects...

  Amy D Morse

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  Are you struggling with your stubborn body fat? Are you looking forward to adopting a method which will help you to lose weight, without starving to death? Is your weight dragging you down in life? Does your weight come back again and again after diets and routines? Is extreme obesity standing in the way of your weight-loss efforts? If you answered yes to any of those questions then One Meal a Day (OMAD) Intermittent Fasting is the solution to your problems! 
  OMAD diet helps you lose extreme weight fast. It is safe and sustainable. You can lose weight with OMAD even if you are not capable of doing strenuous exercise or follow a diet. One Meal A Day intermittent fasting helps you modify the way you feed your body and enables you to begin the internal fat loss process and get rid of the belly fat. If you have ever tried to lose weight before, you’ll understand just how hard it can be. Failing in a diet is much easier than succeeding, as we struggle to maintain it for any length of time. Almost all of us are desperately looking for an effective weight-loss method which does not have any side effects. You need to find a solution which will help you in the long term. If you follow weight-loss trends, then you've probably heard about intermittent fasting, that enable dieters to stay away from food for up to 16 hours, then consuming their meals within the remaining eight hours of the day. It is restrictive but not extreme grueling.The OMAD diet, on the other, takes this to the extreme. OMAD stands for "one meal a day"; the idea is to fast for 23 hours straight and then consume one large healthy meal in a 60-minute window. Lately, OMAD has been gaining popularity, with people swearing by it as a weight-loss method as well as a better way to tackle chronic disease and other health related issues. 
  Take control now. Download to get started today. Let’s do this!

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  Autophagy - The Code Of...

  Ryan Carter

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  Have you ever wondered how you can live a healthier and longer life? Do you think you’ve tried various fad diets and exercise regimens, but nothing seems to work?  
  You’re still struggling with easily preventable lifestyle diseases brought about by years of enjoying a sedentary lifestyle? 
  And how are you going to combat these elements to further extend your life? These questions are all answered in this book. 
  Despite the numerous studies conducted on autophagy, experts still do not know the full extent of its effects on an organism. However, during the course of their research, they were able to discover key information about how autophagy works: 
  When autophagy becomes activated, certain specialized structures of a healthy cell are triggered to hunt for damaged or dead cells, and consume them. 
  Now, you can unlock the long-buried secrets to longevity! The key is through fasting, proper diet, supplementation, exercising, and sleep optimization – the right way!  
  The goal of the book is quite simple:It is to help you learn the proper mindsetdevelop the right habitstake the appropriate actionsclear up whatever impediments may be preventing you from enjoying a long and healthy life. 
  Understanding how autophagy works is essential so as to enhance your appreciation of how the body self-cleans itself. It is listed and explained in this book as well as the various types of autophagy that the body goes through, and the control mechanisms that are in place to prevent the abuse of this metabolic process.Discover the 17 main health benefits of activating and regulating autophagyInterested and want to get more information?Be on your way to a long, fruitful, and healthy life! 

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