Your Brain on Food: How Chemicals Control Your Thoughts and Feelings
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Author Description
In Your Brain on Food, Dr. Gary Wenk expands his discussion of the effects of specific foods on the brain in a completely updated second edition. From investigations into the benefits and risks of supplements, to the action of gluten in the brain and marijuana's potential for pain relief, Dr. Wenk draws on the latest science to answer a range of fascinating questions such as: -Is your aluminum cookware hurting you?-Can tryptophan supplements improve your mood?-How do fruits and vegetables protect us from aging? -Why does eating chocolate make you feel so angry? -Does our brain want us to be obese?Never forget--everything we consume can affect how we think, feel, and act.NEW TO THIS EDITION-Updated second edition greatly expands discussions on the effects of specific foods on the brain-Clarifies the role of biorhythms in how food affects the brain and behavior-Investigates why our brain makes us crave fat, salt, and sugar
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the physiological and chemical mechanisms through which dietary intake directly influences cognitive function, emotional states, and behavioral patterns. Dr. Gary L. Wenk, a professor of psychology and neuroscience, utilizes current neurobiological research to explain how specific nutrients, supplements, and common food additives interact with brain chemistry. The text provides a framework for understanding the biological imperatives behind food cravings and the long-term neurological consequences of dietary choices.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the neurological impact of supplements, gluten, and common food additives.
- Examination of the biological drivers behind cravings for fat, salt, and sugar.
- Discussion of the role of circadian rhythms in metabolic and cognitive processing.
- Scientific evaluation of the relationship between diet, aging, and neuroprotection.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers recognize this text as a highly accessible synthesis of complex neurochemical processes for a general audience. The prose is noted for its clarity in translating academic research into practical insights regarding daily dietary habits.
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019939329X
ISBN-13:
9780199393299
Psychology
Science
Health
Nutrition
Neurochemistry
Brain
General Health
Neuroscience
Mental Illness
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