"The acronym of the Standard American Diet provides a pretty good description of what it does to our bodies and how it makes us feel: SAD. This is a calorie-dense, nutrient-poor diet that is rich in processed foods, chemical additives, preservatives, excess fats, and refined sugars. Scientific studies show it promotes inflammation, works against our microbiome, could be exacerbating mental illness and cognitive decline, and could certainly shorten our lives. So why do we eat this way? Because we believe healthy cooking at home would take too much time and effort and because an enormous food industry has stepped up to fill that void--selling us unhealthy foods that play right into our desire for convenience. Enter Dr. Julia Nordgren, pediatrician and graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. In the 12 fascinating lessons of Eat for Your Health: Simple Science and Fantastic Flavor, Dr. Nordgren will bust the myths the food industry has been propagating, explain the truth about how nutrients work in the human body, and teach the basic cooking skills that will allow you to create healthy and delicious meals in your kitchen at home. You will learn how Dr. Nordgren organizes her own busy life and her kitchen to make sure she can create quick, nutrient-dense, fun meals for herself and her family. By watching Dr. Nordgren prep and cook everything from shrimp tacos to stovetop popcorn, you'll develop the confidence you need to create your own flavorful, nutritious meals. Your body will thank you--as will anyone who is lucky enough to share your meals." -- Provided by publisher.