The Food Mood Connection

Why we chose this title

Research and a number of studies have shown how incredibly connected our gut and brain are.

We can no longer deny the influence they both have on each other.

The Food Mood Connection illustrates how much of an effect nutrition has on our mental health.

Realising that what we eat directly affects our mood, allows us to take agency and to be mindful of how we nourish ourselves.

To a certain degree, it can inspire us to take responsibility for our mental health and to bring more joy and wellbeing into our lives.

Book Summary

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. And 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 to optimising your mental health with food.

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.

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