Foods; nutrition and digestion

audiobook

Foods; nutrition and digestion

by Susanna Cocroft

EN·~5 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

FOODS Nutrition and Digestion

10:32
2

PURPOSES OF FOOD

19:41
3

CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD ELEMENTS

14:42
4

Carbonaceous Foodstuffs

16:32
5

Nitrogenous Foodstuffs or Proteins

2:46
6

DIGESTION

16:28
7

The Work of Various Organs Affecting Digestion

11:38
8

Summary

2:49
9

FACTORS INFLUENCING DIGESTION

21:49
10

CLASSIFICATION OF FOODS

14:35

Description

This guide introduces listeners to the science and everyday practice of nutrition, showing how the foods we choose shape the blood that fuels every cell. Drawing on contemporary research and detailed food‑value tables, it offers clear explanations of how proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and minerals are transformed during digestion. The author’s aim is to empower anyone who plans meals to match diet to individual health needs, whether for active work, growing children, or recovery from illness.

Practical advice is woven through the discussion, with simple exercises and sample recipes that illustrate the principles of proper chewing, timing, and portioning. The book also explores the broader impact of good nutrition on mental clarity, physical strength, and overall morale, stressing habits that become second nature without constant effort.

Listeners will come away with a solid foundation in dietary science, useful tools for tailoring meals to specific conditions, and a renewed appreciation for how mindful eating supports a vibrant, balanced life.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (334K characters)

Series

Know thyself series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Chicago: Physical culture extension society, 1912.

Credits

Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-10-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Susanna Cocroft

1862–1940

A lively early-20th-century writer on health, nutrition, beauty, and self-development, she reached readers with practical advice meant especially for women. Her work blends everyday body care with a broader belief that physical well-being, discipline, and personal growth belong together.

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