Cooking, science and practical guidance, with a clear source for each.
Book
Samin Nosrat · illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton
Simon & Schuster · April 25, 2017
A cooking framework for seasoning, texture and heat. Use it to understand what ingredients do; use a food label or reference profile to calculate their macros.
Cooking instruction, not a nutrition database or clinical guide.
Documentary archive
PBS · NOVA
Premiered April 8, 2020 · 53 minutes
An introduction to the biology of body fat and the limits of judging it by appearance. Read its scientific claims in their research context.
PBS lists online streaming as unavailable. Access can differ by region.
Free resource collection
U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Food-group examples, serving guidance and downloadable resources
A public-health collection explaining the DASH eating plan. Its food-group and serving examples can help you understand the plan’s structure.
General guidance; personal medical advice needs appropriate professional care.
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