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Grain brain, the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers, David Perlmutter, MD with Kristin Loberg

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Grain brain, the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers, David Perlmutter, MD with Kristin Loberg
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [295]-312) and index
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illustrations
Index
index present
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non fiction
Main title
Grain brain
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bibliography
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David Perlmutter, MD with Kristin Loberg
Sub title
the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers
Summary
The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health
Table Of Contents
Against the grain -- What are your risk factors? -- The whole grain truth. The cornerstone of brain disease : what you don't know about inflammation ; The sticky protein : gluten's role in brain inflammation (it's not just about your belly) ; Attention, carboholics and fat phobics : surprising truths about your brain's real enemies and lovers ; Not a fruitful union : this is your brain on sugar (natural or not) ; The gift of neurogenesis and controlling master switches : how to change your genetic destiny ; Brain drain : how gluten robs you and your children's peace of mind -- Grain brain rehab. Dietary habits for an optimal brain : hello, fasting, fats, and essential supplements ; Genetic medicine : jog your genes to build a better brain ; Good night, brain : leverage your leptin to rule your hormonal kingdom -- Say good-bye to grain brain. A new way of life : the four-week plan of action ; Eating your way to a healthy brain : meal plans and recipes ; The mesmerizing truth
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