Food and Mood

Why does your energy take a nosedive in mid-afternoon? Why do you sometimes have so much trouble concentrating? Why do you crave chocolate? Elizabeth Somer answers these questions and more in this completely updated and revised edition of Food & Mood. Drawing from thousands of the most up-to-date scientific studies, Somer explains in an accessible, interactive style why what you eat has a direct influence on how you feel, think, act, and sleep. Somer's revolutionary Feeling Good Diet, as well as the many self-assessments, quizzes, and questionnaires, allows you to customize her step-by-step advice to take control of your eating habits, mood, and mind.This entirely new edition covers the latest information on how to-- naturally fight fatigue and stress-- boost brain power and improve memory with food and the latest supplements-- fight depression with exercise and special dietary fats called the omega-3 fatty acids-- satisfy your cravings for chocolate, ice cream, potato chips, and steak without sacrificing your waistline-- prevent hostility and anger by eating the right foods-- sleep better naturally-- manage an out-of-control appetite-- choose the best supplement program for you, including the fifteen nutrients essential for boosting energy and improving moodFood & Mood will help you balance your moods, boost your energy level, and take back your life now!