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158 x 242 x 36mm
Optimum nutrition means giving yourself the best possible diet and supplements for a sharp mind, good mood and superhealthy body. And we all need it. Some 80 percent of us suffer from 'affluent malnutrition', and struggle to cope with the demands of 21st-century life. No wonder the World Health Organisation has reported that mental health problems, which are on the rise worldwide, are fast becoming the number one health issue.
The good news, as this book shows, is that you can 'feed' your brain to clear your thinking, sharpen your memory and smooth out your moods. In a very real sense, you think what you eat.
Patrick Holford has drawn on the latest breakthroughs in nutritional science to show how everyone, at any age, can balance and boost their state of mind with the right nutrition. He outlines the five essential brain foods, and flags up the worst 'brain-drainers', as well as outlining specially devised eating plans and revealing the best dietary supplements and herbs to improve mental performance. And he shows that many serious conditions, from autism to schizophrenia, have a biochemical base, which means that balanced nutrition can be a key factor in achieving a cure.
Whether you are beset by the blues, have a hyperactive child, are concerned about Alzheimer's, or simply want to hone your mental acuity, this book will prove invaluable. Checklists, guidelines, an action plan for achieving optimum mental health and a resources list will help you tailor-make your programme to your needs.
This book is the first definitive, accessible and practical guide to maximising your mental potential and solving mental health problems through nutrition. It is the most comprehensive volume available on nutrition and the mind, and essential reading for everyone who cares about maintaining - and preserving - their sanity.
