This is your brain on food
This is your brain on food
- Little Brown and Co., 2020
- viii, 374 p. 24 cm.
an indispensable guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more
Includes bibliographical references and index. TOC:-- Chapter 1 The Gut-Brain Romance-- Chapter 2 Depression: Probiotics, Omega-3s, and the Mediterranean Eating Pattern-- Chapter 3 Anxiety: Fermented Foods, Dietary Fiber, and the Tryptophan Myth-- Chapter 4 PTSD: Glutamates, Blueberries, and 'Old Friends' Bacteria-- Chapter 5 ADHD: Gluten, Milk Caseins, and Polyphenols-- Chapter 6 Dementia and Brain Fog: Microgreens, Rosemary, and the MIND Diet-- Chapter 7 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: NAC, Glycine, and the Dangers of Orthorexia Nervosa-- Chapter 8 Insomnia and Fatigue: Capsaicin, Chamomile, and Anti-Inflammatory Diets-- Chapter 9 Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia: L-Theanine, Healthy Fats, and the Ketogenic Diet-- Chapter 10 Libido: Oxytocin, Fenugreek, and the Science of Aphrodisiacs-- Chapter 11 Cooking and Eating for Your Brain-- Appendix A Glycemic Load of Carbohydrates-- Appendix B Common Sources of Vitamins and Select Minerals-- Appendix C Antioxidants and ORAC--
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? ; When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. ; A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. ; Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.
9780316536820
RM THERAPEUTICS. PHARMACOLOGY
Brain health
Mental health
Nutritional psychiatry
Nutrition
an indispensable guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more
Includes bibliographical references and index. TOC:-- Chapter 1 The Gut-Brain Romance-- Chapter 2 Depression: Probiotics, Omega-3s, and the Mediterranean Eating Pattern-- Chapter 3 Anxiety: Fermented Foods, Dietary Fiber, and the Tryptophan Myth-- Chapter 4 PTSD: Glutamates, Blueberries, and 'Old Friends' Bacteria-- Chapter 5 ADHD: Gluten, Milk Caseins, and Polyphenols-- Chapter 6 Dementia and Brain Fog: Microgreens, Rosemary, and the MIND Diet-- Chapter 7 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: NAC, Glycine, and the Dangers of Orthorexia Nervosa-- Chapter 8 Insomnia and Fatigue: Capsaicin, Chamomile, and Anti-Inflammatory Diets-- Chapter 9 Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia: L-Theanine, Healthy Fats, and the Ketogenic Diet-- Chapter 10 Libido: Oxytocin, Fenugreek, and the Science of Aphrodisiacs-- Chapter 11 Cooking and Eating for Your Brain-- Appendix A Glycemic Load of Carbohydrates-- Appendix B Common Sources of Vitamins and Select Minerals-- Appendix C Antioxidants and ORAC--
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? ; When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. ; A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. ; Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.
9780316536820
RM THERAPEUTICS. PHARMACOLOGY
Brain health
Mental health
Nutritional psychiatry
Nutrition