The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them / Susan Allport.

Author/creator Allport, Susan
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2006.
Description222 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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SeriesCalifornia studies in food and culture ; 15
California studies in food and culture 15. ^A469711
Contents What's for dinner? -- A trip to Greenland -- How the omegas got their name -- Monsieur cholesterol -- Fishy fats -- Tree lard and cow oil -- The chemist in the kitchen -- Out of Africa-- -- And into the membrane -- Where have all the omega-3s gone? -- The speed of life -- Putting omega-3s back into your food supply -- The proof is in the pudding.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 169-200) and index.
LCCN 2005035605
ISBN0520242823 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780520242821

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QP752.O44 A45 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold