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This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

Uma Naidoo
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This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Uma Naidoo

This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

This Is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo explores the connection between nutrition and mental health. The book discusses how specific foods can impact conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. It provides dietary recommendations that may support emotional and psychological well-being through science-backed insights, aiming to empower individuals to enhance their mental health through informed dietary choices.

Informative

Inspirational

Hopeful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

5,631 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Uma Naidoo's This Is Your Brain on Food is praised for its engaging exploration of how diet impacts mental health, blending scientific insight with practical advice. However, some find the information occasionally overwhelming or lacking depth. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in nutrition’s role in mental well-being.

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Who Should Read This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More?

Readers interested in how diet affects mental health would enjoy This Is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo. Similar to The Food-Mood Connection by Herbst and Brain Maker by Perlmutter, it appeals to those curious about nutrition, neuroscience, and wellness, seeking natural approaches to mental health issues.

3.8

5,631 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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