Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health: How Nutrition Influences Cognitive Function, Behaviour and Mood

by Rachel Gow, Rory Bremner (Foreword), Robert H. Lustig (Foreword)

Changing one's diet not only improves physical health, but benefits mood, behaviour and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and mental health and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting individuals with ADHD. Written by an internationally-recognised leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr Rachel Gow takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, this book also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is an essential guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that optimises brain function and health.

Genres: Nonfiction, Adhd, Health

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2021

Reviews

[Kate Allman-Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting and informative for those with ADHD or those who care for/live with people who do. There is also some helpful information about how diet can impact those with ASC.

[Agata · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t praise this book highly enough. It contains everything I love about medicine, reaserch based lifestyle advice and approachable strategies to making a lasting change.

Rachel included loads of research papers and case studies throughout the book which help to strengthen all of her ideas and make it really interesting to read. I found the nutritional information presented by the author insightful and very informative. The recipe section at the end, in my opinion, is a wonderful touch.

The book is focused on ADHD brain needs and health. However, the analyses provided truly highlight the importance of healthy eating and mindful approach to food regardless of having a diagnosis or not. We should all take a good look at our weekly shopping list and cook as much of our food from scratch as possible.

[Gregory Vandermeiren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting information but could have been more concise. A lot of anecdotal information. Good to have a high level view on the matter and the research behind it. Large amount of recipes in the back of the book.

[Kimberly Ghylin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Approachable
Eye opening