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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Inflammation is tightly tied to our diet – and it can trigger many different diseases.
Chapter 3: Wheat foods are packed with inflammatory compounds that damage the nervous system.
Chapter 4: Contrary to myth, fat — especially cholesterol — is the most nourishing fuel for your brain!
Chapter 5: Sugar can likewise shrink your brain and hinder your cognitive functions.
Chapter 6: A healthy diet can prompt your brain to generate additional neurons, resulting in higher cognitive performance.
Chapter 7: Sugar and gluten can significantly affect many common behavioral and psychological disorders.
Chapter 8: Fasting can detoxify, lower inflammation, and boost the production of beneficial antioxidants.
Chapter 9: Physical activity – even simple habits like daily walks – is extremely good for your brain.
Chapter 10: Sleep is crucial to prevent brain decline and keep our minds and bodies healthy.
Description
Grain Brain (2013) outlines how what we eat can cause or mitigate serious brain disorders like anxiety, ADHD and depression. Eating well is crucial to your brain’s functioning well, and these blinks tell you why.
Who Should Listen
People interested in nutrition
Anyone who wants to keep their brain sharp and healthy
Those who want to learn more about carbohydrates, sugar and gluten
About the Authors
David Perlmutter is a neurologist, writer and the president of the Perlmutter Health Center. He contributes regularly to the Huffington Post, the Daily Beast and Mind Body Green. Grain Brain is his first New York Times bestseller.