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This Is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo MD

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, Uma Naidoo

Little, Brown and Company · Print & ebook · August 4, 2020

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).

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Who it’s for
A food-and-mood guide that connects kitchen choices to brain and gut concerns.
Genres
Mental Health, Health & Wellness
Published
Little, Brown and Company, August 4, 2020

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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.

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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.

Food for Thought

A food-and-mood guide that connects kitchen choices to brain and gut concerns.

Come here for

  • Food meets brain science
  • Practical, category-hopping guidance

Expect

  • Clear, organized takeaways
  • Easy to dip into as a reference

Where it sits

Mental Health62%
Health & Wellness59%

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Publisher categories

  • Health & Wellness
  • Neuroscience
  • Mental Health
Authors
Uma Naidoo MD, Uma Naidoo
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Published
August 4, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Health & Wellness