Eat So What! Mini Editions Collection: 4 Books in 1 | Eat So What! Smart Ways to Stay Healthy Volume 1 & 2, Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism Volume 1 & 2

By La Fonceur

Understand Your Food Scientifically.

 

You do not need fancy cosmetics for glowing skin. You do not need laxatives and antacids for digestive problems. You do not need to go on a diet to lose weight. You can achieve all these by smartly including plant-based vegetarian foods in your diet. Do not fall for diet trends that are not scientifically supported. Do not be misled by big fancy advertisements that you can only promote your health and well-being with supplements. You can prevent and get rid of your common health problems with vegetarian foods. You can easily lose a few inches without dieting. The right fats, the right fruits, and vegetables, the right herbs and spices can give you incredible results.

Eat So What! Mini Editions provide you with guidance on what you should eat to:
✓ Get younger, smoother skin
✓ Improve your digestion
✓ Get rid of anemia
✓ Overcome nutritional deficiency
✓ Muscle boost
✓ Eliminate allergies and diseases
✓ Control diabetes
✓ Low blood pressure
✓ Build strong bones and joints

Most of the common health problems are the result of stress or an imbalanced diet that is lacking in essential nutrients. A balanced diet can be different for different individuals. This is why despite the same diet, you may have a particular health problem, while other members of your family do not. This can be solved when you adapt your diet to the needs of your body. You can achieve this by adding foods that are right for you and removing foods that are leading you to those health problems. Find smart ways to include healthy foods in your diet without compromising taste and how you can eat everything provided you follow some simple rules given in the book. Here are Some of the topics that are discussed in detail:

Eat So What! Mini Editions BoxSet (4 Books in 1):
Book 1: Eat So What! Smart Ways to Stay Healthy Volume 1

✓ Reasons Why You Should Never Give Up Carbohydrates.
✓ Learn About Best Foods for Better Skin.
✓ Fiber Rich Foods for Better Digestion.
✓ Smart Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting.

Book 2: Eat So What! Smart Ways to Stay Healthy Volume 2

✓ Learn Why You Should Start Eating Almonds Every Day.
✓ Learn Why Alcohol is A Big No No!!!
✓ Get Smart Ways to Incorporate Pumpkins into Your Diet.
✓ Learn Why Prevention is Actually Better Than Cure.
✓ Recipes
    - Coconut Burfi Sweet and Healthy
    - Spaghetti in Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
    - Pumpkin Halwa
    - Pumpkin Masala Thepla

Book 3: Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism Volume 1

✓ Top Health Benefits of Being Vegetarian.
✓ Reasons Why You Should Eat More Protein Every Day.
✓ What Are the High Protein Sources for Vegetarians?
✓ What Type of Carbohydrates Must You Eat for Health and Nutrition Benefits?
✓ Get to Know About Power Foods to Get Rid of Anemia.

Book 4: Eat So What! The Power of Vegetarianism Volume 2

✓ Basic Science of Nutrition.
✓ Reasons Why Fat is Not the Enemy. The Truth About Fats!
✓ What Are the Healthy Fat Foods You Should Eat.
✓ How to Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
✓ Healthy and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes
      • Chilli Tofu
      • Beans in Schezwan Sauce
      • Mushroom Fried Pulao
      • Khajur Roll

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emerald books
• Release date: Feb 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215918869

La Fonceur

With a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, the author, La Fonceur, is a research scientist and registered pharmacist. She specialized in Pharmaceutical Technology and worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical research and development department. She is a health blogger and a dance artist. Her previous books include Eat to Prevent and Control Disease, Secret of Healthy Hair and Eat So What! series. Being a research scientist, she has worked closely with drugs. Based on her experience, she believes that one can prevent most of the diseases with a nutritious vegetarian diet and a healthy lifestyle. Website: lafonceur.com Health Blog: eatsowhat.com

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INTRODUCTION

General health problems like indigestion, skin problems, nutritional deficiency, etc., are distressing. They do not interfere with our day very much but at the same time do not let us live the day with complete satisfaction. We expect these health problems to go away over time, and if they do not, we accept them as a part of our life. We tend to think maybe my skin is naturally sensitive or my digestion is naturally weak, which is why I am having these problems. The fact is, you do not have to live with these problems. These common health problems are the result of an imbalance in the body. Sometimes, this can result from hormonal changes or stress that go away on their own when the stress period ends. But if these problems persist or you continue to have these problems regularly, then it means that you now need to modify your diet. If you are not stressed, then these everyday problems mainly result from an imbalanced diet or lack of important nutrients in your diet. By eating the right foods, you can boost your skin and hair health, strengthen your digestive system, prevent weight fluctuations, get rid of nutritional deficiencies, and boost your overall health.

Eat So What! series mainly focuses on macronutrients. How essential nutrients can be a solution to your regular health problems and how a balanced diet can promote overall health. Eat So What! explains the nutritional value of foods, gives direction on what to eat and gives smart tricks and tips to make life healthier. It also explains how you can eat everything provided you follow some simple rules.

With Eat So What! series, lose weight without dieting, strengthen digestion, promote skin health, overcome nutritional deficiencies, learn why alcohol is a big no-no, why fat is not the enemy, and many more.

BOOK 1

EAT SO WHAT! SMART WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY VOLUME 1

CHAPTER 1

10 REASONS YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP CARBOHYDRATES

Description: 10 Reasons You Should Never Give Up Carbohydrates

The main function of carbohydrates is to provide the body and brain with energy. Just like your car needs fuel to make it run, your body needs carbohydrates to make it go.

What are Carbs?

Along with protein and fat, carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients that your body needs daily. Starch, fiber, and sugars are the three main types of carbohydrates.

Description: 10 Reasons You Should Never Give Up Carbohydrates

Starches are usually referred to as complex carbohydrates. They are found in starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and corn, and also in grains and legumes (Preferred carbs).

Sugars are known as simple carbohydrates. Vegetables, fruits, honey, and milk contain natural sugars. Added sugars are found in syrups, sweets, sugary drinks, and processed foods such as cakes and biscuits (Avoidable carbs).

After you enjoy a meal, the carbohydrates from the food you consume are broken down into smaller sugar units. These sugar units get absorbed into your bloodstream. Blood sugar is transported through the blood to supply energy to your muscles and other tissues. This is an important process; in fact, providing energy to the body is the primary role of carbohydrates.

You must get at least 200 to 400 grams of carbs every day. Still not convinced carbs are fine? Then pay attention to these 10 important benefits of eating carbs:

10 reasons you should never give up carbohydrates:

1. Want to Increase Your IQ Level? Eat Carbohydrates

Your body cells require the simple carbohydrate glucose for energy, but your brain particularly needs glucose as an energy source. So, we can say that supplying energy to the brain is an important function of carbs. If you have ever followed a low carbohydrates diet and felt like your brain was foggy for a few days, then you have experienced how important carbohydrates are for proper brain function.

Description: Want to increase your IQ level, have carbohydrates

2. Carbohydrates Can Help Boost Your Mood

Carbohydrates promote the production of serotonin, a happy brain chemical. Serotonin is a mood regulator. It keeps you happy and away from depression. In a study, a very low carbohydrate diet was found to increase depression, fatigue, anxiety, and anger than a low-fat, high-carb diet that focuses on whole grains, fruit, and beans.

Description: Carbs can help boost your mood

3. Carbohydrates Can Promote Weight Loss

Increasing your soluble fiber intake is an excellent way to promote weight loss. Many carbohydrates contain indigestible dietary fiber, which is a complex carbohydrate that digests more slowly. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and converts into a gel that digests more slowly, making you feel fuller for a longer period. This helps to curb hunger, and you consume fewer calories. As a result, you lose more weight. Make sure you drink enough water with soluble fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation.

Description: Carbs can help prevent weight gain—and even promote weight loss:

4. Good for Your Heart

Carbohydrates-rich foods like oatmeal and beans contain soluble fiber. Research suggests that increasing your soluble fiber intake by 5 to 10 grams each day could drop your LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels by 5 percent. Similarly, people who eat more whole grains (brown rice, bulgur, and quinoa) tend to have lower LDL cholesterol levels and higher good HDL cholesterol levels.

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5. Carbohydrates Improve Sleep Pattern

Slow-digested carbohydrate-rich foods increase serotonin release and contribute to restful sleep. Serotonin is not only a mood-enhancing neurotransmitter, in fact, it also helps ensure a comfortable sleep experience. When your diet is low in carbohydrates, your body has a hard time synthesizing serotonin, resulting in insomnia. This is why drinking a glass of warm milk at night is considered good for restful sleep, even though it is not the best carbohydrate option. 

6. Carbohydrates Reduce Cancer Risk

This is a catch-22 and depends a lot on which carbohydrates you opt for. While most people will think of potatoes when considering carbs options, in reality, there are many more options of carbs that might not have crossed your mind. For example, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and hundreds of vegetables can all be considered carbohydrates at their core, even though what they bring to the table are vastly different. These are the carbohydrates you should be aiming for. These are loaded with antioxidants and help to combat abnormal cellular growth.

The high fiber content of these foods also helps to promote waste and cholesterol removal from the body. These wholesome carbohydrate foods also fight early-stage cancer, as the cells require glucose as their primary source of fuel. Consuming foods that very slowly convert to glucose can reduce the supply of nutrients to them, and cell death or apoptosis may occur.

7. Carbohydrates Improve Digestion

Getting enough fiber-rich carbohydrates is the key to prevent digestive problems, such as constipation and indigestion. Carbohydrates rich foods contain insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve in water and is left intact during digestion, which is also known as roughage. It pushes other foods through the gastrointestinal tract, speeding up the digestion process. Also, it