Brain food : the surprising science of eating for cognitive power
by Mosconi, Lisa (Author)
Summary
"How to eat for maximum brain power and health from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should... Full description
- Step 1. Understanding neuro-nutrition
- The looming brain health crisis
- Introducing the human brain, a picky eater
- The water of life
- The skinny on brain fat
- The benefits of protein
- Carbs, sugars, and more sweet things
- Making sense of vitamins and minerals
- Food is information
- The world's best brain diets
- It's not all about food
- Step 2. Eating for cognitive power
- A holistic approach to brain power
- Be mindful of quality over quantity
- A typical brain-healthy week
- Step 3. Toward the optimal brain diet
- How brain-nutritious is your diet, really?
- The three levels of neuro-nutrition care
- Brain-boosting recipes.