
audiobook
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DIET
LESSON VIII - Foods of Vegetable Origin
GRAINS
NUTS
PEANUTS
LEGUMES
FRUITS
VEGETABLES
SUGARS AND SIRUPS
VEGETABLE OILS
This volume offers a clear, science‑based look at what we eat, tying the chemistry of food to the chemistry of the human body. Written in plain language, it walks listeners through the fundamentals of digestion and how different nutrients interact with our organs. The focus is on everyday staples—especially grains—and how their composition can support or hinder healthy digestion.
The author examines wheat, rye, barley, oats and corn, pointing out their varying protein, fat and fiber levels and the practical effects these differences have on the body. By highlighting the risks of excess starch and the importance of balanced proportions, the book suggests simple adjustments that can ease constipation, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation for how the grains they choose shape their long‑term health.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (239K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-04-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1930
A colorful early health writer, he built a following with books and lectures about diet, raw foods, and what he called food chemistry. His work captures a moment when nutrition advice, self-help, and reform movements often overlapped.
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