Grain Brain

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From 1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Perlmutter, the devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, and a 4 week plan to achieve optimum health.In Grain Brain, renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a finding that s been buried in medical literature for far too long carbs are destroying your brain Even so called healthy carbs like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, decreased libido, and much Groundbreaking and timely,Grain Brain shows that the fate of your brain is not in your genes, it s in the food you eat Dr Perlmutter explains what happens when your brain encounters common ingredients in fruit bowls and bread, how statins may be erasing your memory, why a diet high in good fats is ideal, and how to spur the growth of new brain cells at any age And his revolutionary 4 week plan will show you how to keep your brain healthy and sharp while dramatically reducing your risk for debilitating neurological disease without drugs Featuring a blend of cutting edge research, real life stories of transformation, and accessible, practical advice, Grain Brain teaches you how to take control of your smart genes, regain wellness, and enjoy lifelong health and vitality. Read Grain Brain – kino-fada.fr I received this book as an advanced copy from Good Reads In this book Dr Pearlmutter makes the case that many healthy problems currently endemic in our society are directly related to our over consumption of carbohydrates, particularly those from grain He lays out the claim for how such a diet is counter to our evolutionary needs and then proceeds to make links between gluten insensitivity, neurological inflammation, and n...Unfortunately, this book isdogmatic than it is educational The author might be right overall No one in this day and age can know for sure due to the sheer complexity of human physiology and the lack of studies adequate to really provide us the knowledge we need.The author has a case he wants to make and he does so by providing only the information that supports his case and he leaves out pretty much everything else including any established facts that might contradict his arguments, or t Unfortunately, this book isdogmatic than it is educa...I don t even know why I read this Listened to it Whatever It s 1 12am I actually finished this like two weeks ago anyway Found it on Overdrive and needed something for the commute I thought nonfiction might make me smarter,informed, what have you Instead it scared the hell outta me We all knew sugar, carbs, gluten, bread, candy, soda, etc are all bad for us physically This book breaks down how carbs, and grains especially, are eating away a...I received this advance readers copy from Goodreads First Reads Yay for free books and thank you Perhaps I should apologize in advance, this is long and probably a bit of a tirade Here s the good parts version If you are concerned about gluten intolerance not celiacs , your blood sugar levels, neurological issues or just think you are hooked on sugar and worry about bad for you carbs read this book So.They say that when the student is ready the teacher will come and I found it almost amusin I received this advance readers copy from Goodreads First Reads Yay for free books and thank you Perhaps I should apologize in advance, this is long and probably a bit of a tirade Here s the good parts version If you are concerned about gluten intolerance not celiacs , your blood sugar levels, neurological issues or just think you are hooked on sugar and worry about bad for you carbs read this book So.They say that when the student is ready the teacher will come and I found it almost amusing that I won this book just a few of weeks after one of those wake up calls at the doctor s office I had known trouble was brewing for quite some time but have spent most of the last 18 months uninsured Finally got coverage again, 90 day wait period behind me, made the eleventy billion phone call...I admit I have a bias against health books They are usually poorly written, bloated with patient testimonials, and the information could be better summarized in a good magazine article.And that s true of Grain Brain, which I picked up after seeing an article about the link between carbs and problems in the brain, including dementia, Alzheimer s disease, anxiety and depression Dr Perlumtter recommends cutting down on carbs, especially ones containing gluten, and eating healthy fats to feed you I admit I have a bias against health books They are usually poorly written, bloated with patient testimonials, and the information could be better summarized in a good...tl dr quack sensationalist quack data mining quackAuthor claims that the source of almost all neurological illnesses dementia is not due to genetics, but to diet Author s father is 96 and demented off his gourd, so author obviously wants to assure self he s not doomed to the same fate This book is horseshit He says that paleo type ancestors never had alzheimers dementia, though as far as I know, no one has ever found viable brain samples of paleo era ancestors He also seems to believe in tl dr quack sensationalist quack data mining quackAuthor claims that the source of almost all neurological illnesses dementia is not due to genetics, but to diet Author s father is 96 and demented off his gourd, so author obviously wants to assure self he s not doomed to the same fate This book is horseshit He says that paleo type ancestors never had alzheimers dementia, though as far as I know, no one has ever found viable brain samples of paleo era ancestors He also seems to believe in evolution but only up until 10,000 years ago States that the ancestral diet was 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbohydrates, though unless ther...As with any diet book, and especially with this one, follow your doctors orders, listen to your body, and use common sense.I have had gluten issues in the past, and several of the medical issues mentioned run in my family I try to eat gluten free as much as possible, which really just translates into non processed foods and whole fruits and vegetables That being said, this book is really a hate campaign against gluten Carbs are not the devil And the language used in this book is generalizing As with any diet book, and especially with this one, follow your doctors orders, listen to your body, and ...Scary stuff, but as is the case for all nutrition science, it issmoke than fire here too I prefer to use Pollan s simple rules as far as nutrition is concerned, instead of obsessing over the latest science, latest recommendations, specific diets, super foods, super villains etc.That said, Perlmutter s work is still useful It will make you think twice about hating on fat based and cholesterol containing foods, and finding comfort withcarbs Brain dysfunction starts in your daily bre Scary stuff, but as is the case for all nutrition science, it issmoke than fire here too I prefer to use Pollan s simple rules as far as nutrition is co...This was a really informative book that definitely blew my mind in terms of the argument fat and cholesterol are good Really But he s got the research to back up the claims, and it s very compelling As a person who has followed a strict gluten free diet for over 2 years I found the research and case studies on gluten sensitivity especially interesting, although it did wake ...I have been obsessed with this book for months now I can t stop talking about it It s all about how you can take control of the health of your brain and your body by removing gluten from your diet I thought it would be hard, but it s actually the bes...

Grain Brain
  • English
  • 22 February 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 336 pages
  • 031623480X
  • David Perlmutter
  • Grain Brain