The Food Mood Connection

Name: The Food Mood Connection
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781780724409
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By Dr Dr Uma Naidoo

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The Food Mood Connection by Dr Uma Naidoo explores the intricate link between what we eat and how we feel, delving into how diet can affect mental health. The book combines nutritional psychiatry and practical dietary advice to help readers make informed choices for better mood regulation and improved mental well-being. Throughout, Dr Naidoo provides scientific insights along with practical tips for integrating mood-boosting foods into everyday meals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the link between nutrition and mental wellness. It delves into how various foods can impact your mood and brain function, offering insightful guidance for harnessing the power of diet to boost your emotional health.

The Food Mood Connection

The definitive book on how to eat for mental health, from a go-to expert on the impact of food on the brain.

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Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the after-effects 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. 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.

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In The Food-Mood Connection, 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, The Food-Mood Connection is the go-to guide for optimising your mental health with food.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Combining her expertise as a chef, psychiatrist, and nutrition specialist, Dr Uma Naidoo's The Food Mood Connection explores the intricate relationship between diet and mental health. Reviews praise her ability to present cutting-edge research in an accessible manner, offering practical dietary advice to improve conditions like depression, anxiety, and cognitive function. With its blend of scientific insight and culinary creativity, this book is recommended for those seeking natural methods to enhance brain health and overall well-being.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780724409

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Short Books Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 389g

Pages: 384

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Dr Dr Uma Naidoo Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Dr. Uma Naidoo is the head of faculty at Harvard Medical School and is Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also a trained chef and runs a "food and mood" column for the official Harvard Health blog, which is trusted by over 8 million unique readers each month. This is her first book.