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Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims [Paperback]

Robert J. Davis
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Book Description

January 3, 2012

Though food is supposed to be one of life's simple pleasures, few things cause more angst and confusion. Every day we are bombarded with come-ons for the latest diet, promises for "clinically proven" miracle ingredients, and warnings about contaminants in our favorite foods. It's enough to give anybody indigestion.

Packed with useful-and surprising-information, Coffee Is Good for You cuts through the clutter to reveal what's believable and what's not in a fun and easily digestible way.

You'll find out:

  • Locally grown produce isn't necessarily more healthful than fruits and vegetables from across the globe
  • Alcohol does cause breast cancer
  • You don't need eight glasses of water a day for good health
  • Milk isn't necessary for strong bones
  • Oatmeal really can lower cholesterol
  • Sea salt isn't more healthful than regular salt
  • Low-fat cookies may be worse for you than high-fat cheese


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Editorial Reviews

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"Davis, an award-winning health journalist, sorts it all out for us in this slender, handy guide. Whether it's aspartame, high-fructose corn syrup, or gluten, Davis relies on only the best evidence to separate fact from half-truth and fiction...Davis includes a wealth of reliable references, and ends with 'Ten Tips for Deciphering Diet and Nutrition Claims,' a chapter worth the price of the book."
(-Booklist )

"Coffee Is Good for You will educate you, entertain you, and at times it'll even make you laugh. A must-read for anyone who's ever wondered whether or not to believe the hype."
(-Lisa "Hungry Girl" Lillien )

"Robert Davis deftly blends wit, wisdom, keen insights, and a voice of unfailing reason. I will be recommending this great resource to everyone I know."
(-Dr. David Katz, Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center )

"Wow, that was easy to understand! Robert Davis does it again with his light hearted and sensible translation of complicated nutrition science. Who knew reading about nutrition research could be so much fun?"
(-Carolyn O'Neil MS RD, Co-author, The Dish on Eating Healthy )

"This book is a gem."
(-Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News Chief Medical Editor )

“This nifty little handbook will appeal to a broad audience.”
(Library Journal )

About the Author

Robert J. Davis, Ph.D., is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in the Wall Street Journal. He is founder and editor in chief of Everwell.com and the author of The Healthy Skeptic. He also teaches at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (January 3, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399537252
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399537257
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK! January 11, 2012
Format:Paperback
Robert Davis cuts through all of the hype and misconceptions to deliver straightforward answers about the most common food myths. He explains in layman's terms how scientific data is accumulated and then used to deem foods good or bad. His writing is clear and concise and delivered with a sense of humor. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about the food s/he consumes!
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC BOOK!!!! January 3, 2012
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic... it really breaks down a lot of misconceptions about food -- and does it in a way that is clear, and very fun to read. Kudos to Robert Davis. AWESOME WORK!!! A must-read for anyone who is confused by all the "health" hype that swirls around out there...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What You Should Really Know About Food and Weight-Loss January 24, 2012
Format:Paperback
What you think you know about nutrition and dieting probably isn't true. Eggs and nuts are unhealthy? Coffee is bad for you? Low carb diets are more effective at helping you lose weight than low-fat diets? (No, no and NO!)

Media hype and deeply held beliefs often get in the way of science when it comes to food and losing weight. That's one of the reasons Robert Davis' Coffee Is Good for You is such a blessing. Davis breaks down commonly held beliefs (Do organic foods have more nutrition? Uh, no!) and looks at the science.

Written with cleverness and consumer-friendly language, Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims is the consumer's answer to the confusing world of food and dieting rules.

The result is surprising. Clear and concise evidence that will turn your thinking about nutrition--and nutritional myths--around. It did mine!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
It gave me useful information. I also shared it with my daughter who is forever looking in to organic foods and helpful foods.
Published 2 months ago by Pat Strazza
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable info in an entertaining style
This was a book-club choice because the author was coming to speak in our town. Otherwise I might not have discovered it. Dr. Read more
Published 3 months ago by TerryMcHHI
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book! Funny, informative and easy to read.
The author sticks to the science rather than giving his own personal opinions. I found the book very even-handed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Erin Nicole
3.0 out of 5 stars Corporate Phony
Basically, if you have taken a Nutrition 101 course, you will know everything in this book. It is way too simple. Read more
Published 4 months ago by blondie93
1.0 out of 5 stars He has just written what people want to hear.
Just write what people want to be the truth, stick a PhD on it and the book will sell.

The only people who will benefit from this book are, the author and publisher and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars Nutrition fact vs. fiction
One day you hear that [insert your favorite food here] is good for you, and you find yourself enjoying it even that much more. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Deb
1.0 out of 5 stars nutritional reader
Did not like this book at all. This looks like it was sponsoreed by the food industry. I also dint think that not finding a conclusive study that says something like Msg is not... Read more
Published 11 months ago by juan
5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Is Good for You
Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims takes a scientific, unbiased approach and sticks... Read more
Published 12 months ago by E.F.
1.0 out of 5 stars Totally misleading
As a food researcher and writer I was attracted to this book by its title, because coffee is a product that has a lot going for it in spite of its reputation. Read more
Published 12 months ago by David N Miller
2.0 out of 5 stars Dont bother
Luckily this book was cheap-I regret buying it. I am not too sure of it's accuracy on several points. The rest of the contained information can be obtained on WebMD.
Published 12 months ago by Joyce Butler Nichols
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