Most people today know that good nutrition and good health are related, but few people realize that it also is a contributing factor in many medical This is startling when research shows that more than fifty percent of the vegetables in most people's diets consists of the trimmings on a hamburger and a side of fries.
The Brain Diet Revised explains the connection between diet and mental health, as well as its importance for realizing the full potential of our intelligence. It shows how poor nutrition hinders the development of our children's intelligence and how it adversely affects mental health and success.
Despite being just two percent of total adult weight, the human brain demands an enormous amount of energy. An ample flow of blood is required for us to think, to reason, to create art and music, to develop technology, and to perform complex work. The Brain Diet Revised explains the science behind how our brains function, it also provides suggestions for a healthy diet.
Included in this essential This revolutionary new way of looking at mental health and intelligence gives new meaning to the adage "You are what you eat."
I couldn't get through this. I kind of wish I'd saved my 10 bucks on this one - it has some good information, but it's dry and robotic, and it really didn't tell me anything I couldn't get from a health magazine article, just plus a ton of scientific detail that I didn't really need to know. I found myself wishing for a cliff's notes version (and I NEVER deign to read cliff's notes!).
I'm still searching for a great book on nutrition and healthy eating for a healthy mind... there seems to be some good stuff in here, but I just found it kind of unreadable. I tried. I really did. I swear. It just didn't work out between us.
This book provides valuable information and talks about which beneficial diets for your brain. I have changed my eating habits:) For instance every morning I drink fish oil :)Delicious!!