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Grain brain : the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers Cover Image Book Book

Grain brain : the surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar--your brain's silent killers

Perlmutter, David 1954- (author.). Loberg, Kristin, (author.).

Summary: The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.

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  • ISBN: 9780316234801
  • ISBN: 031623480X
  • ISBN: 9780316239837 (large print)
  • ISBN: 0316239836 (large print)
  • Physical Description: print
    x, 323 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Little, Brown, and Company, 2013.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-312) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Against the grain -- What are your risk factors? -- 1. The whole grain of 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 -- 2. 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 -- 3. 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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Subject: Brain Diseases Nutritional aspects
Carbohydrates Metabolism
Energy metabolism

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library RC 386.2 .P47 2013 30775305457641 General Collection Available -

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