An exhaustive look at the food industry and the scientific interpretation of food studies that have both failed to produce a healthier eating culture. Whether you agree with Taubes on all conclusions is not essential to extracting value from this book.

Probably one of the most accessible books on common sense eating that I've had the pleasure of reading.

Michael Pollan really delivers a well thought out book on a subject that is shrouded in confusion and misinformation.

The food industry coupled with nutritionism has so successfully contaminated our relationship with food, that we are becoming more and more unhealthy. Eating was once plain common sense, but due to poorly interpreted food studies, profit seeking, and nutritionism; we've been led astray and believe that we need professionals to tell us what we should eat.

Pollan finishes the book with a series of strategies to make your grocery shopping more health conscious. Following just a few of his tips will help you to find your way back to what was once very obvious to our grandparents; what to eat.

Two minute marinade, 30-40 minutes in the oven and you're good to go!

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's great on the barbecue in the summer or under the broiler in the winter.

An exaggerated curve in your lower back is often blamed for low back pain.

If you are of the posture type that has an exaggerated lumbar curve (hyperlordosis), you have a significantly higher probability of suffering with low back pain (LBP). Research has demonstrated repeatedly, that corrective exercises are your best solution toward prevention. I've included a few exercises that are indispensible in your ongoing efforts to resolve LBP.

Always have meals that are prepared in advance. This way you'll avoid making rushed unhealthy choices.

To help you to get serious about your meal choices and cooking, I've prepared a list of kitchen items that are absolutely indispensable. Being busy is no excuse to not improve your nutrition. You just need some time saving tips. If you're missing just one of the following items, you're reducing your chances for success in dietary improvement.

Teach yourself to snack differently

Our weight loss goals are often hindered by our snack choices to satisfy our mid morning and mid afternoon munchies. Here's a great lentil recipe to keep the hunger, and your waist line at bay.

Postural wall exercise

Hip lifts on the ball

Active hip stretch

Quadriceps stretch

The best smoothie yet!

Coconut gets a fair share of bad press for being a little on the fattening side, but what many people don't know is that coconut milk contains those healthy fats you read about. It's primary claim to fame however is that it contains something called lauric acid which helps to strengthen your immune system. If that's not enough, it's dairy free for all of those who are lactose intolerant.

First thing; you need a blender and anyone serious about their nutrition absolutely must have one.

You hear the name often, but did you know that weakness in this muscle can be a key producer of shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain can be a source of great frustration. Weather it's preventing you from training or simply causing you discomfort in your daily life, you'll need to develop a strategy to address it, as rest doesn't always resolve the condition.

Let me share a simple but essential exercise to include in your arsenal for creating shoulder health.

Hold the beef!

Vegetarian chilli is a great option when you're trying to cut down on red meat.