{"product_id":"food-pleasure-and-consequence-understanding-the-health-impact-of-100-popular-foods-worldwide-9798261974222","title":"Food, Pleasure, and Consequence: Understanding the Health Impact of 100 Popular Foods Worldwide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lloyd S\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Diet \u0026amp; Nutrition - Nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do the foods we crave most often harm us the most?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world where comfort food, fast food, and ultra-processed meals dominate daily life, \u003ci\u003eFood, Pleasure, and Consequence\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, science-based exploration of \u003cb\u003e100 popular foods from around the world\u003c\/b\u003e - and explains what they do to the human body when eaten frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom street food and fast food to sugary desserts and everyday staples, this book examines the modern versions of familiar dishes that are rich in refined carbohydrates, added sugars, unhealthy fats, and excess salt. These foods are comforting, convenient, and culturally familiar - but over time, they quietly contribute to weight gain, inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, heart disease, and metabolic dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cb\u003enot a diet book\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt does not promote restriction, calorie counting, or food guilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead, it focuses on \u003cb\u003eawareness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in clear, accessible language for an international audience, \u003ci\u003eFood, Pleasure, and Consequence\u003c\/i\u003e connects everyday eating habits to long-term health outcomes using widely accepted nutritional science and public health research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside This Book, You'll Discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy unhealthy foods are designed to be addictive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow excess sugar, refined carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats affect metabolism and hormones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods does to appetite, digestion, and energy levels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow modern portion sizes and preparation methods amplify health risks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy long-term eating patterns matter more than individual meals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach food entry explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy the food is popular\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow it is commonly prepared today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts health impact when eaten regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long-term consequences of frequent consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who want to understand how food affects health without extreme diets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone curious about the hidden cost of modern eating habits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople seeking balance, not perfection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in global food culture and public health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose looking for practical awareness rather than rigid rules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes This Book Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Focuses on \u003cb\u003especific foods people already eat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Covers \u003cb\u003eglobal cuisines\u003c\/b\u003e, not just Western diets\u003cbr\u003e✔ Explains science in \u003cb\u003esimple, non-technical language\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Respects culture while addressing modern food realities\u003cbr\u003e✔ Encourages informed choice instead of fear or guilt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth is not lost in a single meal.\u003cbr\u003eIt is shaped by the habits we repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood, Pleasure, and Consequence\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to see food clearly, understand its impact, and make choices with intention - one meal at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46860907151511,"sku":"9798261974222","price":895.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798261974222.webp?v=1769959658","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/food-pleasure-and-consequence-understanding-the-health-impact-of-100-popular-foods-worldwide-9798261974222","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}