This Is Your Brain on Food

An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

De: Uma Naidoo MD MD

Narrado por: Uma Naidoo MD MD, Deepti Gupta

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 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.

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"It's no surprise that what we eat affects the way we feel, however This Is Your Brain on Food offers valuable and much-needed information on the specific ways that food helps and harms our mental health. This is a must-read for anyone interested in natural ways to improve cognitive function."
—Amy Myers, MD, author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection

"In a very real sense, we are our brain's architect in terms of both structure and function. And without question, food may be the most powerful influence on our brain's destiny. Building on leading research, This Is Your Brain on Food provides everything you need to craft a nutritional program focused on optimizing brain health and performance."—David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash

"In This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo reveals the hidden connections among food, our mood, and the brain. She tells us how the deep suffering from depression, anxiety, dementia, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other conditions can be relieved through dietary changes, all based on solid science. Each chapter takes us on a journey through mental well-being that surveys the market, menu, and spice cabinet. A unique leader in the food-as-medicine field, Dr. Naidoo is a rare combination of Harvard psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professional chef -- so when it comes to cooking and eating to improve mental health, nobody does it better. Just reading This Is Your Brain whets your appetite for wellness and gets you in a better mood!"
—William W. Li, MD, author of Eat to Beat Disease

"Dr. Naidoo brings together her background as a professional chef, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and nutrition expert to take readers to the cutting edge of what we know, and don't know, about the complex connections between our diets and mental health. This is one of the great frontiers in medicine, and having her as a guide will be invaluable for anyone wanting to know more about this critically important and rapidly unfolding topic."
—Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, Harvard University, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

"A Harvard psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist, Dr. Uma Naidoo has synthesized the current research on food for mental health in the most reliable and digestible way that I've experienced. A must-read if you are looking for what you should or shouldn't do to boost your mood, energy, or concentration. I highly recommend this book."—Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics and author of The End of Mental Illness

How to access pdf in Audible

I am not able to find pdf file which is supposed to be with this audio book

Good comprehensive guide.

Good comprehensive guide, that helps you plan your health journey. Agnostic advice that helps complement any existing treatment.

A lot of good information

Straightforward and easy to understand. Has a downloadable pdf. And 15 words are required for a review.

loved it!

excellent reader and I loved how much detail there was. before I even finished the book I found myself recommending it to everybody! truly enjoyed it. it was extremely fascinating, I couldn't put it down. So happy there is a PDF included because I cannot wait to start transforming my life with all of the benefits from this book!

Good review for some, Great intro. for others

Because I have an interest in how foods affect ones health, a lot of this was review for me. If you're just starting to look into how foods affect ones body and mind, this is a great book. I think it might be better in print so I could go back and review, as well as, skip parts I'm not interested in. I am thankful there is a PDF with this title.

Very informative and easy to listen to

I think this book has so much good and scientific information in it without being too dry or hard to listen to. The mix of real personal stories and the use scientific evidence for explanation is great. I always love when an author narrates their own book, and she did not disappoint! Great all around, would definitely recommend!

Loved it

New information backed by research. I recommend for everyone to listen to. Nutrition again is key

Whole Food Eating, Brain-Gut Connection

This book is like a combination of whole food eating, gut microbiome, brain-gut connection, and Mediterranean diet recipes. If you have an undiagnosed disease (like Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity), eliminating unhealthy foods will have a noticeable impact on your body and brain. Or if you're at the extreme end of eating unhealthy meals (like fast food and soda several times a week), again you'll notice some improvements when eating more healthy meals. However, I don't think the cited animal studies showing decreased symptoms from healthy eating would mean similar results for humans.

Learn what You don't know and understand!

This book is a must read! I personally can atest that food does impact the brain and gut! I was diagnosed with having been Toxic chemical, Heavy Metal and a specific Mold Signature poisoning all at the same time. This book supports the coaching guideance of my Functional Medicine Doctor! The gut micro-biome is extremely important! Enjoy this book and use it as a longterm reference.

Revolutionary info for public mental health. Everyone should read this.

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist which she talks about being an up and coming field- an important yet vital component to improving our lives as we try to move away from over processed and sugary food. Each chapter goes to such great lengths to explain certain mental health diagnoses and how to supplement their diet. Dr. Naidoo uses former clients as examples as to how they improved their diet and life because of her methods. Therapists everywhere should be reading and telling their clients about this book because it is such an amazing tool. I haven't stopped raving about this book since I began listening to it. The end of the book easily charts what foods to eat for certain brain/mood outcomes in addition to listing recipes and what to shop for when grocery shopping (everyone's secret nightmare).