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In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman - chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field - gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age bodies and advancements in the modern world is occasioning this paradox: greater longevity but increased chronic disease.

Known to bodybuilders young and old as The Golden Eagle, the man Arnold Schwarzenegger personally passed the "bodybuilding torch" to, and commonly acknowledged as the most intense bodybuilder who ever trained - a living legend who forged the best legs to ever adorn a bodybuilding stage -Tom never wanted a "normal" life. The dedication and devotion to his calling started when he was barely 10 years old, and propelled him on a trajectory that led to bodybuilding's stratosphere, and beyond - to the top of the world of the social and business elite.

How to get shredded without exercising, even if you've tried all of the other diets out there. When you listen to this audiobook, you’ll get the following: What is the carnivore diet; what is fasting; the problem with most diets; who shouldn't try fasting; background and science of fasting and eating animal-based foods; myths and misconceptions about fasting; the countless health benefits of fasting; what is autophagy and how is it related to fasting; your first month of fasting; how to start fasting; and what to do when you mess up.

Hailed as "the anti - Skinny Bitch," Eat Like a Fatass, Look Like a Goddess: The Untold Story of Healthy Foods cuts through countless popular myths about nutrition, weight loss, disease-prevention, sustainability and planetary health with razor-sharp wit, hardcore research, and a whole lot of heart. A Nutritional consultant, holistic health expert, incisive researcher and food-lover, Herman reveals what it actually takes to be a vibrant truth-seeking modern woman.

Have you ever wondered who picked your Fairtrade banana? Or why we can buy British strawberries in April? How far do you think your green beans travelled to get to your plate? And where do all the wonky carrots go? Above all, how do we stop worrying about our food choices and start making decisions that make a difference? In an effort to make sense of the complex food system we are all part of, Louise Gray decides to track the stories of our five-a-day, from farm to fruit bowl, and discover the impact that growing fruits and vegetables has on the planet.

Are you or is someone who you love and care for living with Multiple Sclerosis? For people struggling to discover a happier, healthier way to live with this lifelong disease, it sometimes seems like an impossible task. Now, author Daryl H Bryant shares his own challenges, frustrations, anxiety, and ultimate victories in managing MS. His new book shares his stories as a person faced with the disease. Bryant is not a doctor, but a person living with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was somewhere near 500 lbs. The exact number she'll never know, because the scale was only able to measure weight up to 450 lbs. But, contrary to popular belief, food wasn't the issue. It was anger, guilt, embarrassment, shame, grief, resentment, and fear. Athena would have to face those feelings to understand her path and cultivate a relationship with the unlikeliest of entities: God.

30 years. That's how long it took the author, Todd Perelmuter, to figure out moderation with food. It was 30 years of dieting and relapsing. 30 years of extreme food fads followed by binges. Until one day, he found the key to weight loss. It was an ancient practice called meditation. Learn how to use meditation to become not just a conscious eater, but a more conscientious person. This isn't a diet book. It's a book about loving our lives more deeply, becoming more present, and in the process losing a lot of weight quickly and keeping it off for good.

Are you stressed out about your weight? So much so that you have a hard time falling asleep because all you can think of is why you can’t lose weight? This audiobook is for Christian women who have been struggling with their weight for years. This book is for you because if you are a beloved child of the most high God and you’ve confessed Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you are free. He paid the ultimate price for your sins and health. He set you free! You have a blood-bought right to be living in freedom.

Hunger is emotional, hunger is spiritual, and hunger is universal. Overweight or not, our relationship with food is symbolic of our relationship with ourselves, and our hunger for food is symbolic of a deeper hunger that seeks to be understood. We are hungry for connection, for belonging, for understanding and for meaning.

In 1982 when recently graduated Gregor Reid was introduced to the concept of microbes benefitting humans, almost nobody had heard of the term probiotic. Today, probiotics are a $60 billion market involving multiple industries and scientists around the world, spanning applications in humans, animals, insects, coral, fish and other species, all with the intention of improving health.

The Paleo Miracle is a compilation of 59 stories of real people like you who have either eliminated all symptoms of, or dramatically improved, the diseases they had. Their bodies have also transformed dramatically - from the inside out.

When we are young, we think our weight is more important than anything else—to look good and feel good, we try dieting to be thin. When we are not successful with dieting, we reluctantly accept that we will always be heavier than we want. As we age and the foods we eat impact our health, we go to the doctor for that magic pill. We are still unhappy with our weight, and even less satisfied with our energy, but we tell ourselves we are getting older, and this is normal. This book explains it is quite the contrary.

In April 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama planted a kitchen garden on the White House's South Lawn. It is a garden with roots in the American past, stretching back to George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, but it is also a garden very much designed for America's future. As fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs sprouted from the ground, this White House Kitchen Garden inspired a new conversation all across the country about the food we feed our families and the impact it has on the health and well-being of our children.

In The Elephant in the Gym, award-winning personal trainer and health coach Gillian Goerzen gives you a healthy and kind way to approach your fitness and well-being. Grounded in science, self-compassion, and Goerzen’s personal journey through the "body hatred battleground", you’ll learn to ditch the diet, reclaim an empowered relationship with your body, and become healthier as a result.

There’s nothing better than hearing the success stories of other people. Listen to what worked for them and what didn’t. You’ll find your own path to success in these 101 stories about getting fit and shaping the right body for you.

This book is essentially a personal check mark in the middle of my weight-loss journey. I talk about my diet and what I do at the gym.

Look no further than this ultimate guide to delicious and affordable plant-based eating. In this audiobook, you'll discover a variety of mouth-watering recipes from around the world. But this book is more than just a cookbook. You'll also find tips, stories, and useful advice on transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, including the benefits of incorporating superfoods into your diet and the best vegan substitutes for animal products.

Eating small portions, empty vegetables, and sugar-spiking carbohydrates leaves you physically unsatiated and psychologically unsatisfied. Even worse, such diets make it hard to stay motivated. That's why nearly all diets fail people. The carnivore diet is the solution. It's a simple program that requires little to no effort. Just set it and forget it. And in no time at all, you'll melt fat and get shredded. The Ultimate Guide to the Carnivore Diet breaks this down into easy-to-follow steps that will get you results in as little as three days.

In this book, I will introduce you to the life and work of Dr. Sebi, a renowned herbalist and healer who gained fame for his use of alkaline therapies to treat a wide range of illnesses. This book will also provide an overview of alkaline healing and the tragic death of Dr Sebi.