Presents
a keen understanding of science and nutrition, the role nutrition and how they
relate to health and wellness.
Simplifying nutrition, Aimee gives an overview
of the body’s needs in relations to fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber,
vitamins and minerals. In an easy-to-read format, and without the over usage of
scientific jargon, she plainly explains the body’s digestion, absorption and
the breaking down of different sugars, carbohydrates, proteins and fats into
the human digestive system and bloodstream. Giving the necessary ingredients
for life, she names protein and 9 essential amino acids that sustain life. “We
all eat,” she explains, and her book is a simple way to understand how the body
works and what to eat naturally to provide optimum health.
Along with the 9 essential amino acids, the author provides
expertise with a complete overview of essential vitamins, minerals and
essential fatty acids, to include the omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The author
gives the benefits, affects and sources of these vitamins, which will help
readers to make smart choices for the nutritional needs. Along with the
necessity of essential fatty acids and oils versus the American diet containing
too much refined sugar, refined grains, and excess carbohydrates that turn in
to sugar, therefore exhausting the pancreas.
Additionally, she gives vital instruction on minerals and
calcium, to include the intake of sodium and water – all necessary. Giving a
list of healthy nutritious food and recipes at the end compliment the book for
those that want to change their eating habits. Favorites like lasagna, chili
and even macaroni and cheese will please readers that they can make things they
are relatively used to, just in a different way.
After reading the book, readers will have a better
understanding of how the body uses food, vitamins, minerals, sodium and water
to regulate functions. This is a great book to glean from and understand the
body’s functions to regain or sustain good health.
Simply Nutrition comes highly recommended for anyone
interested in improving their overall nutritional health or for people who have
had past health problems. They might find that changing their diet will have a
huge effect on their health and/or symptoms. Simply Nutrition by Aimee Richmond, BS, MD
