Synopses & Reviews
Tells how to monitor the types of fatty acids in the diet in order to fight disease and improve concentration and memory
-- Recent brain and nutritional research has proved that the balance of essential fatty acids in the blood influences neurological health
Just because something is a "fat" doesn't make it bad. In fact, fats are a natural part of the human diet and are needed by the body, mind, and nervous system for optimum health. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style, this book identifies the fats that are necessary, looks at the emotional and neural disturbances that can be attributed to too much saturated fat, and recommends how to make a dietary transition from bad fats and oils to good ones. (The underlying message is: throw out the margarine, decrease the butter, and increase the ghee, olive oil, and flax oil!)
Feeding Your Body, Healing Your Mind explains how most "low-fat" diets are actually unhealthy and how many people today get little or none of important fatty acids like omega-3 in their junk-food meals. Readers who want to reduce their body weight can still do so while eating "good" fats and will find that they remain in better health both during and after their weight-loss program. People concerned with society's increasing emotional and neural problems -- especially among children -- will find ways to counteract them naturally, with a truly balanced diet that takes fats and oils into consideration.
Written by a research scientist in the field of nutrition, the book describes how the body's digestive, communication, and nervous systems function, and links fatty acid intake to memory, mood, and behavior. It concludes by listing the foods andnutritional supplements that make up the best diet.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-235) and index.