Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence

By Michael A. Schmidt

Book Overview

In this new, updated edition of the classic book on brain performance and nutrition, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt provides a host of practical dietary information and new, ground-breaking research to support his findings. A remarkable but little known fact is that the brain is nearly 60 percent fat. The book begins with a quiz to measure the reader's brain fatty acid profile, and goes on to demonstrate the role of fat in the brain's structure and functioning. The author helps the reader distinguish between harmful and beneficial fats and oils, and warns the "French Fry Generation" of the dangers of a poor diet. The effects of nutrition on mood, memory and behavior are explained by a number of compelling case studies. Finally, the author presents various strategies for enhancing mental, physical and emotional intelligence through the conscious use of supplements and a healthy diet.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583941819
• ISBN13: 9781583941812
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Frog in Well
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Misinformed on Chia Seeds and Chia Seed Oil.

I am not a scientist and my comment is based only on my own investigation using the internet and several books that I have purchased on this and other related subjects. I have also made it a point to seek out information from known reliable sources. I have recently been told that Chia Seeds and the oil from Chia Seeds are better than Hemp seeds or Hemp Seed oil, because they contain more Omega 3 fats and a better ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 and 9 than Hemp Seeds. I am not putting down Hemp, but from everything I have learned this is a true statement. The author, Michael Schmidt seems not to have discovered this or (I believe is misinformed). There is very little reference to Chia Seeds, and where they do exist, it seems inaccurate. Having said that, I do feel that the book is of value and he seems pretty knowledgeable in general, so I am still recommending the book. I would be curious to know if others (perhaps more knowledgeable than me) would care to comment on the use of Chia and if the book accurately reflects it's true nutritional values. At the very least, you should do your own investigation. Salba Super Grain (100% Pure Salvia Hispanica L) - 1lb.