Description
Have you ever felt frustrated by the quality of fruit you find at the market? Ever been unimpressed by bland, crunchy melons, or mangoes that don't ripen? This book will help you solve those problems for life.
The Fruit Companion is the ultimate field guide for the conscious eater. Packed will full color photos and detailed descriptions of each fruit, The Fruit Companion will help you make the best decisions when selecting nature's most sweet and nourishing foods. Learn useful information about the qualities of over 100 of the most common fruits found in grocery stores and farmer's markets across the US and beyond.
With this book, you will learn the seven main types of edible fruit and how they digest, based on their ratios of sugar, acid, fat, and starch. You will also learn when each fruit is in season, its water content, its most common varieties, if it ripens after harvest or not, and most importantly, how to tell when it's perfectly ripe. There are also detailed warnings about toxins for the fruits that may contain them. Additional sections include answers to important questions like choosing organic vs conventional, sourcing food, growing your own, and proper nutrition for humans.
Level up your fruit selection skills and gain a new appreciation for nature's most sweet and nourishing gifts with The Fruit Companion.
Author: Seth Bailin
Publisher: Radical Health Press
Published: 11/15/2023
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 6.00h x 4.25w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9798988799603
ISBN10: 8988799607
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Reference
- Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition | Nutrition
- Reference | Consumer Guides