The Facts of Nutrition

The Facts of Nutrition by Hilton Hotema is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of nutrition and how they affect our health. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of nutrition, the role of vitamins and minerals, the benefits of a plant-based diet, and the dangers of processed foods. Hotema argues that the modern diet is responsible for many of the chronic diseases that plague our society, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. He advocates for a return to a more natural way of eating, emphasizing the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.The book also includes practical advice on how to make healthy choices when grocery shopping and preparing meals. Hotema provides tips on how to read food labels, how to cook nutrient-rich meals, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to poor nutrition.Overall, The Facts of Nutrition is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their health through better nutrition. It provides a clear and concise overview of the science of nutrition, as well as practical advice on how to make healthy choices in our daily lives.This is a new release of the original 1957 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.