Power foods for the brain : an effective 3-step plan to protect your mind and strengthen your memory / Neal D. Barnard ; with recipes by Christine Waltermyer and Jason Wyrick.

Power foods for the brain : an effective 3-step plan to protect your mind and strengthen your memory / Neal D. Barnard ; with recipes by Christine Waltermyer and Jason Wyrick.

By
Barnard, Neal D., 1953-

Publication Date
2013

Publication Information
New York : Grand Central Life & Style,

Edition
1st ed.

Physical Description
xxi, 292 p. : ill.

Subject Term
Functional foods.
 
Memory disorders -- Prevention.
 
Nootropic agents.
 
Cooking.

Additional Contributors
Waltermyer, Christine.
 
Wyrick, Jason.

Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-281) and index.

Summary
Could that glass of milk affect your memory? Is that aluminum can increasing your risk for Alzheimer's disease? Can a banana be a brain booster? Everyone knows that good nutrition supports your overall health, but did you know that certain foods can protect your brain and optimize its function? In this book the author has gathered research and studies to deliver a program that can boost brain health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other less serious malfunctions, including low energy, poor sleep patterns, irritability, and lack of focus. The plan includes information on: The best foods to increase cognitive function and boost folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 ; The dangers dairy products and meats may have on memory ; The role alcohol plays in Alzheimer's risk ; The latest research on certain toxic metals, like aluminums found in cookware, soda cans, and common antacids ; Plus, 50-75 recipes and timesaving kitchen tips.

Language
English

ISBN
9781455512195


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ClarenvilleAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
Conception Bay SouthAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
Corner BrookAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
GanderAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
Grand Falls-Windsor - HarmsworthAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
Port aux BasquesAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
St. John's - A.C. HunterAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25
St. John's - Michael DonovanAdult NFicAdult Non-Fiction616.83 B25