- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers; New edition edition (12 Feb 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844830020
- ISBN-13: 978-1844830022
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 22.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 443,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The title of this book might make you think that it's been cooked up by cynical publishers desperate for a stand-out title in an overcrowded market - but get beyond that and you'll find some really valuable guidance about the connection between food and health and well-being. For Savona, you really are what you eat. In the first half of her book she looks at how both our body and brain are affected by what we eat. She discusses well-being generally, how mood, energy and concentration are all affected by blood-sugar levels, and why, for example, it can be so damaging to try to 'cure' tiredness with chocolate, coffee or other quick fixes. She also takes in food and stress, and physical conditions such as eczema, dry skin and limp hair. And she addresses digestion and detoxification, energy and specific issues such as premenstrual problems, sleeplessness and depression. Each section ends with suggestions for meal plans, recipes for which appear in the second half of the book. This starts with a look at the well-stocked pantry (seaweed's in, sugar's out) before going on to provide recipes for each meal of the day, all coded according to the nutritious benefits they offer. Most recipes are easy to prepare and unfussy, and Savona is refreshingly un-precious, encouraging adaptation and experimentation. There's a Middle Eastern influence to quite a few dishes, for example, spicy bean stew, shekshouka (a vegetable dish) and tabouleh. The book ends with strategies for feeling good and looks at non-food related ways to enhance your general health and well-being, such as acupuncture and aromatherapy. Savona writes in a straightforward and down-to-earth tone that acknowledges the gaps between good intentions and the realities of everyday life and even if you don't feel the need for a total intake revolution, just adding some of her recipes to your everyday repertoire should provide some variety and hopefully some health benefits as well. (Kirkus UK)
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Presents a simple but profound concept: what we eat can dramatically affect how we think and how we feel. Includes more than 80 mood- enhancing recipes.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic! If you are interested in food for health then this is it! The book is well laid out into wonderful sections: Moods, PMS, Over Eating, Energy, Mind etc etc with practical advice and suggestions of what foods to eat. There is a wonderful selection of recipes with wonderful clear and crisp pictures. I have already made the Hot and Sour Soup (had that for tea last night) and have made two of the salads for my packed lunch today and I only got the book yesterday!
Natalie makes it a very personal book full of advice and knowledge, yet you do not feel that you are being over loaded with information.
It's a book that is worth being on your bookshelf and you could pick it up over and over again!
What a good buy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is everything I have been looking for and more. I recently noticed that my mood swings and depression worsen after eating chocolate and other sweets. I read several book about nutrition (can recommend Patrick Holford's Nutrition Bible) and then needed a good cookbook to put my knowledge into practise. I ordered several from Amazon and this is the one that ticked all the boxes:
Easy recipes, inspiring ideas to fight conditions like PMS, Low Sugar levels, Depression and more, explanations and tips.
The advice given is easy to understand and incorporate into my daily food intake.
Most of the ingredients are easy to get and recipes are a really fresh approach for example on using spices; a beanstew with tomatoes and cinnamon! delicous!
I have made many changes, managed to cut right down on sugar and I can say that I do feel better for it. I sleep better, don't get energy slumps and am more patient and calm. Would have never thought that food alone can have this effect.
I now am a firm believer that a lot of behavious problems stem from eating the wrong kinds of foods - I experienced it personally.
I bought the author's other books too, and found the "Wonderfoods for kids" very helpful as well. Every parents should be made to read this.
So, can recommend this book to everyone who wants to optimise their nutrition and beat any of the mentioned conditions. It worked for me.
Easy recipes, inspiring ideas to fight conditions like PMS, Low Sugar levels, Depression and more, explanations and tips.
The advice given is easy to understand and incorporate into my daily food intake.
Most of the ingredients are easy to get and recipes are a really fresh approach for example on using spices; a beanstew with tomatoes and cinnamon! delicous!
I have made many changes, managed to cut right down on sugar and I can say that I do feel better for it. I sleep better, don't get energy slumps and am more patient and calm. Would have never thought that food alone can have this effect.
I now am a firm believer that a lot of behavious problems stem from eating the wrong kinds of foods - I experienced it personally.
I bought the author's other books too, and found the "Wonderfoods for kids" very helpful as well. Every parents should be made to read this.
So, can recommend this book to everyone who wants to optimise their nutrition and beat any of the mentioned conditions. It worked for me.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very comprehensive & informative book about nutrional health relating to mood & energy. Includes a selection of relevant recipes too.
Also highly recommended ~ Natalie's inspiring book 'Wonderfoods'.
Also highly recommended ~ Natalie's inspiring book 'Wonderfoods'.
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