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The Brain Boost Diet Plan
What you fuel your body with is at the core of your health and this is even more true with the brain. Eat the right foods and you can profoundly affect your cognitive function now and in the future. The Brain Boost Diet Plan is a 4-week diet to cleanse and renew your brain.
The latest research now clearly indicates the incredible importance that diet plays in reducing the risk of conditions such as cognitive decline, mood disorders, Alzheimer's and depression. The Brain Boost Diet Plan addresses underlying imbalances in the body and brain that contribute to these conditions, such as inflammation, glycation, fatty acid imbalances, poor methylation and low nutritional status. These are highly technical dietary functions which expert nutritionist Christine Bailey is able to speak to both authoritatively and in a way that makes them understood by all.
With a focus on beneficial fats and nutrient-dense everyday foods, the plan is made up of 100 delicious, easy recipes that are low in sugar, gluten-free and packed with nutrients designed to optimise brain health and function. It s a delicious way to cleanse your brain of imbalances and nourish, energise and heal your brain for a sharper, calmer, healthier you.
The latest research now clearly indicates the incredible importance that diet plays in reducing the risk of conditions such as cognitive decline, mood disorders, Alzheimer's and depression. The Brain Boost Diet Plan addresses underlying imbalances in the body and brain that contribute to these conditions, such as inflammation, glycation, fatty acid imbalances, poor methylation and low nutritional status. These are highly technical dietary functions which expert nutritionist Christine Bailey is able to speak to both authoritatively and in a way that makes them understood by all.
With a focus on beneficial fats and nutrient-dense everyday foods, the plan is made up of 100 delicious, easy recipes that are low in sugar, gluten-free and packed with nutrients designed to optimise brain health and function. It s a delicious way to cleanse your brain of imbalances and nourish, energise and heal your brain for a sharper, calmer, healthier you.
215 pages, Paperback
First published January 18, 2018
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About the author
Christine Bailey
166 books35 followersChristine Bailey is a renowned degree qualified Nutritionist, Speaker, Chef, Food and Health Consultant and Author with over 18 years of experience. She was awarded Coeliac Chef of the Year 2009 and supports many individuals and corporates on a wide range of health matters. She is a member of BANT (The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy), CNHC (Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) and is a Graduate member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (AFMCP). She also received the CAM award 2012 for outstanding contribution to the community.
She has particular interests in allergies and free from diets, paleo diets, skin health, weight loss, ageing, digestive health and digestive disorders, chronic autoimmune conditions, cancer, women’s health, sports nutrition and corporate health
She is a member of the Guild of Health Writers and writes regularly for many national magazines including Natural Health & Beauty, Health & Fitness, Men's Health, BodyFit, Cook Vegetarian, Women’s fitness, Men’s fitness, Men’s Health as well as websites on food, health, family and women’s health
She is the author of numerous health and recipe books including The Top 100 Low Salt Recipes, The Vitamix Cook Book, The Top 100 Recipes for Brainy Kids, The Juice Diet Book, The Raw Food Diet, The Functional Nutrition Cookbook and Nourish: Cancer Care Cookbook.
She regularly sees clients at her nutrition clinic in Reading and London, Harley Street as well as in workplace for Corporates and Health clubs.
She is a lecturer and module leader at the Centre of Nutrition (CNELM) and runs cookery and health days for heath care practitioners.
She is also involved in corporate health work advising companies on strategies to improve employee health and presenting at seminars and conferences.
Christine runs a range of cookery days on healthy eating, combating health conditions, special diets and hands on days for children
www.advancenutrition.co.uk and email christinembailey@hotmail.com
She has particular interests in allergies and free from diets, paleo diets, skin health, weight loss, ageing, digestive health and digestive disorders, chronic autoimmune conditions, cancer, women’s health, sports nutrition and corporate health
She is a member of the Guild of Health Writers and writes regularly for many national magazines including Natural Health & Beauty, Health & Fitness, Men's Health, BodyFit, Cook Vegetarian, Women’s fitness, Men’s fitness, Men’s Health as well as websites on food, health, family and women’s health
She is the author of numerous health and recipe books including The Top 100 Low Salt Recipes, The Vitamix Cook Book, The Top 100 Recipes for Brainy Kids, The Juice Diet Book, The Raw Food Diet, The Functional Nutrition Cookbook and Nourish: Cancer Care Cookbook.
She regularly sees clients at her nutrition clinic in Reading and London, Harley Street as well as in workplace for Corporates and Health clubs.
She is a lecturer and module leader at the Centre of Nutrition (CNELM) and runs cookery and health days for heath care practitioners.
She is also involved in corporate health work advising companies on strategies to improve employee health and presenting at seminars and conferences.
Christine runs a range of cookery days on healthy eating, combating health conditions, special diets and hands on days for children
www.advancenutrition.co.uk and email christinembailey@hotmail.com
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October 7, 2018
Plenty of healthy recipes to try with reasons to use the ingredients.
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July 9, 2018The book is short and yet explain well. I really liked the couple first pages, the explanation, why the author was focusing on the brain and the like.
As someone who grew up watching my grandmother struggling and disappears because of Alzheimer, I truly connected with the pages who were dedicated to this cruel disease.
The How to read this book pages, tell you to read the first part of the book before starting anything, I really liked this advice. As someone with lactose allergy, I love the dairy-free promise (the author said most of the recipes are low sugar, gluten-free and most are dairy free).
Each step of this 4 weeks program are well explained, at the start of each week, the author explain what will happen and why. Then it's going on on why you something is bad for you (sugar for the first week per example) and explain to you with a deep explanation the why and how to cure it/ get better. In a warning box (yellowish colored box), there a list with what type of food to avoid and what will be part of the diet.
The next colored box, will tell you what the ideal serving is. I really liked the fact metric was used, as a non American cups measurement is difficult to follow.
The book continues like this, giving you explanations, ideas, alternative, tips and everything you need even if you don't plan on following this diet.
Then, starting page 78, the recipes appear. Calories per serving are indicated (a lot of books don't indicate those and it gives me trust issue) and it also says the proteins, carbohydrate, and fat information.
One of my biggest problem with the recipes is that I'm a visual person, I need to see what it will look like and this book almost doesn't have any recipes illustrated. Maybe one out of 6 is illustrated. It's the only negative point for me.
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley.
As someone who grew up watching my grandmother struggling and disappears because of Alzheimer, I truly connected with the pages who were dedicated to this cruel disease.
The How to read this book pages, tell you to read the first part of the book before starting anything, I really liked this advice. As someone with lactose allergy, I love the dairy-free promise (the author said most of the recipes are low sugar, gluten-free and most are dairy free).
Each step of this 4 weeks program are well explained, at the start of each week, the author explain what will happen and why. Then it's going on on why you something is bad for you (sugar for the first week per example) and explain to you with a deep explanation the why and how to cure it/ get better. In a warning box (yellowish colored box), there a list with what type of food to avoid and what will be part of the diet.
The next colored box, will tell you what the ideal serving is. I really liked the fact metric was used, as a non American cups measurement is difficult to follow.
The book continues like this, giving you explanations, ideas, alternative, tips and everything you need even if you don't plan on following this diet.
Then, starting page 78, the recipes appear. Calories per serving are indicated (a lot of books don't indicate those and it gives me trust issue) and it also says the proteins, carbohydrate, and fat information.
One of my biggest problem with the recipes is that I'm a visual person, I need to see what it will look like and this book almost doesn't have any recipes illustrated. Maybe one out of 6 is illustrated. It's the only negative point for me.
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley.
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December 6, 2017Do I have a brain that needs boosting? Decidedly! Do I have 30 days? Yes! (God willing). Okay, then. Let's boost! I'll let you know...
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 4, 2024
Interesting, not sure how sustainable this is. But some great recipes.
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