The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol by mary enig, phd. A diet and nutrition book from a new perspective, dispelling the myth that dietary fat is bad and shows that these saturated fats like coconut oil, red meat, and butter are actually essential to weight loss and health. But after a bit of reading it isnt hard to understand what it is about. Mary g enig is a trailblazer and expert in the field of fats and nutrition. With the research background and clinical experience, dr. She was one of the first researchers to publish an analysis of commercially available foods showing the level of trans fats they contained. Enig has cleared away a lot of the cobwebs of misinformation out there on fats. Sally fallon morell is the founding president of the weston a.
In her book, published in 2000, enig argues that the research shes been doing at the university of maryland since the mid70s proves that saturated fats, energetically demonized in the media for nearly 30 years, have not only gotten a bad rap, theyre actually necessary in moderation as are cholesterol and omega3 fats. Enig, a nutritionistbiochemist of international renown for her research. Price foundation sally fallon recalls the culinary customs of our ancestors and looks ahead to a future of robust good health for young and old. Mary enig presents a thorough, indepth and understandable look at the world of lipids. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol by dr mary enig the complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol this book, written by one of the worlds leading lipid biochemists, is a much needed title in todays fatphobic world. Know your fats by mary g enig, 9780967812601, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Know your fats the complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol by mary g. Mary enig was the top authority on nutritional fats, and this book is an encyclopedic reference. Read this book and get your information from a real expert. Enig is the author of the fats information bible, know your fats, and coauthor, with sally fallon, of the bestselling nourishing traditions. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mary g enig books online. She has headed a number of studies on the content and effects of trans fatty acids in america and israel and has successfully challenged government assertions that dietary animal fat causes cancer and heart disease.
Some of the information is a stretch for those like me with only a highschool grasp of chemistry, for she describes fats in terms of their chemical make up. Mary enig has written the definitive book on fats and it has convinced many that its more important than ever to know your fats. This book, written by an international expert, is your definitive source for accurate information on fats, oils, cholesterol, and their nutrition. Below is an excerpt from the book know your fats by mary g. This crucial book is all about the nutrition of fats and oils. She is the author of the bestselling cookbook, nourishing traditions with mary g. Mary enig is perhaps the worlds foremost expert on fats, and know your fats sets straight many of the misconceptions and mistakes commonly presented about the fat we eat. Sally fallon pictured right is the founder and president of the weston a. Aug 15, 2017 michelle borders rated it it was amazing this is one of the best books i have read on the science of dietary fats. As you know, i believe in as much raw food as possible. Enig, phd, facn, cns, vice president, is an expert of international renown in the field of lipid chemistry.
The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol by mary g. If you care about healthy fats and want to know more about the good side of cholesterol and saturated fat, this is a must. July, 1931 september 8, 2014 was a nutritionist and researcher known for her unconventional positions on the role saturated fats. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol, by mary g. Know your fats the complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils, and cholesterol by mary g. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of. Enig cowrote another book with fallon called eat fat, lose fat which promotes what enig considered good fats, and argued that many who follow. If you really want to know it all than this is a powerfull and interesting book. For more information, check out some of enigs articles at. Learn how much omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids people really need for optimum health.
Understanding fats, oils and cholesterol life enthusiast. Enig was the special guest that day and talked with hosts joe and terry graedon about knowing your fats and its recurring themes revolving around the essential roles that fats and oils can play in our daily diet. Price foundation, a nonprofit organization comprised of 200 chapters throughout the united states and abroad. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats 276. This book, written by one of the worlds leading lipid biochemists, is a much needed title in todays fatphobic world. Know your fats by biochemist and nutritionist mary enig is subtitled. Log on and learn more about how to improve your familys health through sound nutrition. D theres a lot of misinformation about fat out there. Book resources for take control of your health and escape. The title of this book is know your fats and it was written by mary g. Mary enig is passionate about the subject and widely considered to be one of the worlds foremost authorities on trans fat. One of the best books explaining the issues about fats in easy to understand terms. Know your fats is the only book on fats and oils for the consumer and the professional written by a recognized authority in the field. In this popular and comprehensive book, nutrition researcher and founder of the weston a.
But almost no one goes all raw, so when you cook, you couldnt find a better book. Enig is a highly regarded lipid researcher and is most well know for her research on trans fatty acids. Enig attended the university of maryland, college park umcp, receiving an ms, and later a phd in nutritional sciences in 1984. Loren cordain origins and evolution of the western diet. Enig, phd when the fabricated food folks and apologists for the corporate farm realized that they couldnt block americas growing interest in diet and nutrition, a movement that would ultimately put an end to americas biggest and most monopolistic industries, they infiltrated the movement and put a few sinister. Know your fats goodreads meet your next favorite book. So if youve been taught to believe that fat is bad or causes weight gain, read know your fats. Youll come away with more knowledge on this misunderstood subject than most health experts out there today. It was published by bethesda pr and has a total of 358 pages in the book. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils, and cholesterol. Enig understands the science behind issues you face in your daytoday food choices.
The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats,oils an. No other component of our diet is so misunderstood. I first learned of this book about two years ago when listening to the peoples pharmacy on national public radio. Enig nutrition and physical degeneration by weston a. I want to honor her life today by talking about her pioneering research, and the profound impact it has had on the fields of nutrition and health. From her long research experience and many publications and communications, dr. The truth about saturated fat by sally fallon and mary enig, ph. Discarding politically correct notions that saturated fats are unhealthy, dr. She has almost singlehandedly changed the course of food history, when forty years ago she began a quest to show the detrimental effects of trans fat in the diet. Besides outlining the biochemistry of fats and oils, the book gives a spirited defense of saturated fats and a noholdsbarred expose of trans fats. Understanding fats, oils and cholesterol the complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils and cholesterol by mary g.
A a list of recommended reading included this book by mary enig. On the effects of coconut oil on serum cholesterol levels and hdls. The complete primer for understanding the nutrition of fats, oils, and cholesterol, by mary g. Mary enig presents a thorough, indepth, and understandable look at the world of lipids.
This book is a musthave in your reference collection. D this book, written by an international expert, is your definitive source for accurate information on fats, oils, cholesterol, and their nutrition. Enig on monday, september 8, 2014, mary gertrude enig of calverton, md. The best nuts that are low in omega6 fatty acids are pine nuts, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts. The importance of saturated fats for biological functions by mary enig, ph. Enigs book is an excellent example of a scientist tackling a very difficult topic in a way that it reaches the general readership. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to.
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