This is your brain on food : an indispensable guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more / Uma Naidoo, MD.
A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Cornell nutrition specialist, and professional chef shares actionable dietary recommendations and brain-healthy recipes for foods that can support the treatments of common psychological and cognitive health challenges, from anxiety to sleep disorders.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316536820
- ISBN: 0316536822
- Physical Description: viii, 374 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, 2020.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-359) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | The gut-brain romance -- Depression: probiotics, Omega-3s, and the Mediterranean eating pattern -- Anxiety: fermented foods, dietary fiber, and the tryptophan myth -- PTSD: glutamates, blueberries, and "old friends" bacteria -- ADHD: gluten, milk caseins, and polyphenols -- Dementia and brain fog: microgreens, rosemary, and the MIND diet -- Obsessive-Compulsive disorder: NAC, glycine, and the dangers of orthorexia nervosa -- Insomnia and fatigue: capsaicin, chamomile, and anti-inflammatory diets -- Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia: L-Theanine, healthy fats, and Ketogenic diet -- Libido: oxytocin, fenugreek, and the science of aphrodisiacs -- Cooking and eating for your brain. |
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Subject: | Brain > Diseases > Nutritional aspects > Popular works. Brain > Diseases > Prevention > Popular works. Memory disorders > Prevention > Popular works. Self-care, Health. |
Genre: | Self-help publications. Recipes. |
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- 10 of 16 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 4 copies available at Cass County.
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- 1 current hold with 16 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Garden City | 613.2 NAI 2020 (Text) | 0002205524214 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Harrisonville | 613.2 NAI 2020 (Text) | 0002205524198 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 05/09/2024 |
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | 613.2 NAI 2020 (Text) | 0002205524180 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 04/30/2024 |
Cass County Library-Pleasant Hill | 613.2 NAI 2020 (Text) | 0002205524206 | Adult Non-Fiction | In transit | - |
This Is Your Brain on Food : An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More
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This Is Your Brain on Food : An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD). 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, including: ADHD 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 40 delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.