Why does your energy take a nosedive in mid-afternoon? Why do you sometimes have so much trouble concentrating? Why do you crave chocolate? Elizabeth Somer answers these questions and more in this completely updated and revised edition of Food & Mood. Drawing from thousands of the most up-to-date scientific studies, Somer explains in an accessible, interactive style why what you eat has a direct influence on how you feel, think, act, and sleep. Somer's revolutionary Feeling Good Diet, as well as the many self-assessments, quizzes, and questionnaires, allows you to customize her step-by-step advice to take control of your eating habits, mood, and mind.<P>This entirely new edition covers the latest information on how to<BR>-- naturally fight fatigue and stress<BR>-- boost brain power and improve memory with food and the latest supplements<BR>-- fight depression with exercise and special dietary fats called the omega-3 fatty acids<BR>-- satisfy your cravings for chocolate, ice cream, potato chips, and steak without sacrificing your waistline<BR>-- prevent hostility and anger by eating the right foods<BR>-- sleep better naturally<BR>-- manage an out-of-control appetite<BR>-- choose the best supplement program for you, including the fifteen nutrients essential for boosting energy and improving mood<P>Food & Mood will help you balance your moods, boost your energy level, and take back your life now!

Now completely revised and updated, the "personal blueprint for controlling not only your cravings but your appetite, your weight, and maybe even your life" ("New York Daily News").

Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-407) and index.