I think some of the info is out dated

There is a lot of interesting info to consider. Just to be clear, I am no medical person, but I am of the view that the info about counting calories is out of date. I also do not agree with the advice to drink red wine on a daily basis, even if it is a low amount, particularly for women. My understanding is that there is a correlation between increased risk of breast cancer and alcohol consumption. Women who have a higher risk of breast cancer or are post menopausal are advised to drink very little alcohol or not at all, due to the increased risk of breast cancer.
Some of the information in the book re healthy carbohydrates is contradicted by other medical professionals whose books I have read. There’s so much advice out there, it becomes so confusing. I think what I am certain about is that all processed foods are really bad for you, causing insulin resistance (due to the sugar content) that eventually results in chronic and acute illnesses, including brain diseases- dementia etc. Plus fibre is removed from processed foods. Organic fruit/veg/dairy/meat is preferable to avoid consuming anti-biotics, pesticides etc. Do not consume trans fats, do not over do omega 6 as it causes inflammation. Do not cook with any vegetable oils as they are polyunsaturated and become toxic when heated. Do not eat margarine or anything else where it is has been partially hydrogenated. I will stop there.

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Brilliant book not suited to audio

There are lots of references to the website, tables for f info etc. I have now purchased the paperback. The content is really good but a book is needed.

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Eating for Brain health

This book is a very interesting nutritional book. Lisa Mosconi talks about the Mediterranean diet for longevity compared to the Western diet. She talks about processed foods such as pesticides, additives, artificial colourings, emulsizers, Trans fats and saturated fats hidden in our everyday foods. High fat organic cheese and high fat plain yoghurt is better for you than low fat cheese, as low fat cheese is full of emulsizers, veg oil, trans fats and gum powders. Drink plenty of water especially spring water or infused water instead of purified water as purified water has no nutritional value. quality foods like wild caught fish instead of farmed fish: Salmon, cod, halibut and mackerel are good for the brain. Small portion of grass fed organic beef, pasturize organic chicken. Lugumes, wholegrain foods, healthy nuts, seeds such as flaxseed and chia seeds. Some organic fruit & veg are laden with heavy pesticides. increase your omega 3. I haven't heard of Buddah bowls until now.

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Excellent

I listen it twice and I bought the hard copy too
I already started to introduce some new stuff in my family diet. A lot of stuff we already did as we were on Mediterranean diet 😍

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unclear messages

Seemed to lack scientific evidence in places. Still unclear on exactly what foods contribute to cognitive decline and which foods help. seems like author is just promoting the Mediterranean diet for overall health.

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Great book

This book completely changed my approach to nutrition and health in general. No extrems, valuable information, things that can be applied to everyone's life.

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A pdf and descriptive chapter names

PDF copy is required. Reference of images were made which is nonexistent. A pdf copy with the images.
Chapters could be named as meaningful descriptive names that summarises the chapter contents as opposed to typical 1, 2, 3.
Even in the title description this information in not given.
Narrator’s voice could be a lot more animated.
It was hard work and quite boring to listen to.
Otherwise the book is good.

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Too much repetition

There are some nuggets of gold in it but you really have to be patient. The pace of reading is very monotonous and then the same information is repeated.

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PDF REQUIERED

Chapter 18 is simply a whole load of recipes listed - this is ridiculous and really spoils the whole book which is otherwise very informative. Problem would be solved by providing a PDF of this chapter. Narrator's voice is relatively monotone and somewhat irritating.

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A must read.

A must read book. I found it educating and enlightening. I could not stop listening, once started.

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