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The truth behind all those weird and worrisome things you think about your body---EXPOSED!
Face it---you have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet you still believe "facts" about your body and health that are just plain wrong. "Don't Swallow Your Gum! "takes on these myths and misconceptions and exposes them for what they are. Inside these pages, the following myths (and many more!) are dispelled:
You need to drink eight glasses of water a day Chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven yearsA dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's Dr. Carroll and Dr. Vreeman blend authoritative research with a breezy sense of humor, providing the ultimate myth-busting collection of more than eighty enlightening, practical, and quirky facts about your health and well-being. First published 2009.
Fries With That? investigates the difficulties we face today in a world where we are constantly being encouraged to upsize our meals and buy value packs, resulting in overeating and weight-gain. This book provides the practical tools and information required for identifying portion distortion and sensible food boundaries. The recipe component to the book includes menu planners, easy 'when all else fails' meal ideas, suggestions for eating away from home and close to 100 healthy but tempting recipes. Simple exercises are provided that will help to ensure you don't just lose weight but improve your fitness and well-being too.