Table of Contents
Foreword Andrew Weil, MD ix
Introduction: Finding Answers in Nutrition, Not the Pharmacy 1
Part I A Bold New Paradigm for Improving Mental Health
1 The Missing Key for Mental Health 21
2 Food for Thought: The Nutrients Your Brain Needs 40
3 Not Your Grandmother's Peach: Factors That Have Led to Decreased Nutrient Intake 72
Part II Better Nutrition for a Better Brain
4 The Power of the Food You Eat 103
5 Treating Psychiatric Disorders with Supplements 117
6 Tackling Life's Challenges with Supplements 139
7 Improving Resilience to Trauma and Stress with Supplements 157
Part III How to Feed Your Brain
8 Food First: Eating Well, Mediterranean Style 179
9 The Better Brain Recipes 201
10 Foods to Avoid for a Better Brain 239
11 Supplements: What You Need to Know 254
12 A Vision for a Happier, Healthier Tomorrow 288
Epilogue: We Shouldn't Have to Wait 264 Years for Better Brain Health! 306
Acknowledgments 311
Resources 315
Notes 318
Index 335
About the Authors 350