TY - BOOK AU - Naidoo, Uma TI - This is your brain on food SN - 9780316536820 PY - 2020/// CY - PB - Little Brown and Co. KW - RM THERAPEUTICS. PHARMACOLOGY KW - Brain health KW - Mental health KW - Nutritional psychiatry KW - Nutrition N1 - 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-- N2 - 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 ER -