Post by beebs on Nov 25, 2012 8:11:48 GMT -5
New thread kicks off with an article
about a neuro scientific based cook book
article:
Science-Based 'Cookbook for the Brain' Offers Food for Thought
A group consisting of a brain health expert, 2 nutritionists and recipe developers, and even several celebrity chefs have teamed up to create what they call one of the first best-evidence, science-based "cookbooks for the healthy brain."
The goal of Mindfull, according to lead author Carol Greenwood, PhD, senior scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences and professor of nutrition and brain health at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is to provide consumer-friendly information on the science of good nutrition.
The 300-page ebook offers step-by-step recipes along with detailed explanations as to why each one's various ingredients are important, based on past research.
Some of the book's recommended nutrients include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, fiber, folate, polyphenols, and monounsaturated fats. The cookbook also lists several spices and herbs thought to contain brain-protective compounds.
"It really starts with making the right selection of foods during your grocery shopping. No single nutrient is going to be a magic bullet. So we wanted to provide information on nutrients that are important to overall diet quality," Dr. Greenwood told Medscape Medical News.
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