An apple a day : the myths, misconceptions and truths about the foods we eat

Summary: "In An Apple a Day, Joe Schwarcz has taken his thorough knowledge of food chemistry, applied it to today's top food fears, trends, and questions, and leavened it with his trademark lighthearted approach. The result is both an entertaining revelation of the miracles of science happening in our bodies every time we bite into a morsel of food, and a telling exploration of the myths and misconceptions surrounding our obsession with diets, nutrition, and weight."--BOOK JACKET.

Record details

ISBN: 9780002007641
ISBN: 0002007649
Physical Description: print
367 p. ; 24 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Toronto : HarperCollins, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Pt. 1. Naturally Occurring Substances in Our Food Supply -- Pt. 2. Manipulating Our Food Supply -- Pt. 3. Contaminants In Our Food Supply -- Pt. 4. Tough to Swallow -- Conclusion: Is There a Solution to the Confusion?