From the Book - First edition.
Introduction. (Part 1: Rethinking brain food): What causes mental health problems?
Why most nutrition guidelines are wrong
A guided tour through your brain
The magic of brain metabolism. (Part 2: Our descent into dietary madness): The perils of processed foods: inflammation and oxidative stress
Metabolic mayhem: the invisible hormonal roller coaster
Insulin resistance: your brain's silent enemy
The promise of ketogenic diets for mental health. (Part 3: The whole truth about whole foods): Meat: the original "superfood"
Eggs and dairy: nature's growth formulas
Grains, beans, nuts, and seeds: consumer beware
Fruits and vegetables: distinguishing friend from foe
Superfoods, supplements, and the antioxidant myth
The plant-based brain: going out on a limb. (Part 4: Hope is on the menu): The quiet diet approach
You can do it! Practical tips and FAQs
Meal plans and recipes. Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Recommended tests
Appendix B: Selected resources
Appendix C: Essential micronutrients and brain metabolism