Harvey A Levenstein Libros

In this study Harvey Levenstein tells of the remarkable transformation in how Americans ate that took place from 1880 to 1930. It devotes special attention to the deliberate attempts of various groups, notably nutritionists and large food processors, to change popular eating habits.

Are eggs the perfect protein, or are they cholesterol bombs? Is red wine good for my heart or bad for my liver? In this title, the author reveals the people and interests who have created and exploited these worries, causing an extraordinary number of Americans to allow fear to trump pleasure in dictating their food choices.