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Published: January 10, 2009

Need some nutrition or wellness guidance? Here are some good resources to consider:

"101 Foods That Could Save Your Life," by David Grotto (Bantam Books, $14). From acai to yogurt, registered dietitian Grotto describes the healthfulness of 101 foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. A recipe is included for each food discussed.

"Your First Year With Diabetes: What to Do Month by Month," by Theresa Garnero (American Diabetes Association, $16.95). Former Diabetes Educator of the Year, Garnero is a witty cartoonist with a knack for keeping a serious subject palatable. This book guides the person with diabetes step-by-step advice. Reliable information helps readers track their progress.

"Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think," by Brian Wansink (Bantam Books, $12). Wansink helps us understand what makes us eat too much and offers advice on controlling triggers that encourage cravings for calorie-laden food.

"The Step Diet Book," by James O. Hill, John C. Peters, and Bonnie T. Jortberg (Workman Publishing, $22.95). Obesity researcher Hill and colleagues combine practical ways to "move it, move it" along with food and recipe ideas.

"Celiac Disease Nutrition Guide, 2nd edition," by Tricia Thompson (American Dietetic Association, $13). The essentials of a gluten-free diet, including menu ideas, are provided.

"The New Family Cookbook for People With Diabetes," from the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association (Simon & Schuster, $20). More than 400 recipes and tips on exercise, carbohydrate counting and food exchange lists are included.

"Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 4th edition," by Nancy Clark (Human Kinetics, $19.95). The well-known sports nutrition expert offers reliable advice on fueling up for competitive events. Recipes are included.

"The Calorie King: Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter," by Allan Borushek (Family Health Publications, $12.99). Hot off the presses, it features calorie and other nutrient content of almost every food imaginable, including fast foods.

"Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming," by Ellyn Satter (Kelcy Press, $19.95). Respected child-feeding expert Satter focuses on reasonable advice for parents concerned about their child's weight.

"The DASH Diet Action Plan," by Marla Heller (Amidon Press, $21.95). Based on well-researched DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), this book includes 28 days of meal plans and recipes for people who want to control high blood pressure.

"American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet, 3rd edition" (Crown Publishing, $19.95). More than 200 recipes are designed to be low in sodium and fat.

The Monterey County (Calif.) Herald

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