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Ginger is an aphrodisiac and other common assumptions on food by Sarah Pellet-Calaud, RD

Everybody knows that… ginger is an aphrodisiac, taking vitamin C in the evening impairs sleep, dairy consumption gives strong bones, olive oil is the best vegetable oil, spinach is a good source of iron… Or are they really ?

This book uses the very latest scientific knowledge to challenge over 60 common assumptions on food, with a touch of humour. It is packed with entertaining stories, intriguing information and startling insights about our beliefs in the virtues of the food we eat.

Find out whether :
- organic food has more vitamins
- diabetics should avoid carrots
- margarine is better than butter
- aspartame causes cancer
- bread and potato are “slow carbohydrates”
- sugar consumption leads to diabetes
and the truth behind dozens other common assumptions.

Sarah Pellet-Calaud is a registered dietitian.

Contact : Elvire Nérin, Foreign Rights Manager.