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.
Cooking and eating for your brain. 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.
Summary:
What we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. Dr. Uma Naidoo 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.
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