This is your brain on food An indispensable guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more
Book - 2020
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.
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- Self-help publications
Recipes - Published
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New York :
Little, Brown Spark
2020.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- viii, 374 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-359) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780316536820
- Introduction
- 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
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index
