Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R. D., is the nutrition consultant for Good Morning America and the award-winning author of many books, including Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy and Nutrition for Women.
"Now completely revised and updated, the personal blueprint for controlling not only your cravings but your appetite, your weight, and maybe even your life." --New York Daily News
What at first glance would appear to be yet another look at the relationships of food with emotional state is, instead, an extremely well-researched probe of what a good diet can mean to both body and mind. Somer, editor of Nutrition Report, dispels many of the myths about specific foods and diet patterns, putting in their place scientific studies showing the links between mood and diet. Among the topics she discusses are food cravings, stress and diet, food allergies and intolerances, eating disorders, premenstrual syndrome and how food can affect sleep patterns. More than 100 tables, charts and worksheets help readers evaluate their diets and make appropriate changes. Menus and recipes are also included, and the need for supplements is discussed. Readers will appreciate Somer's no-nonsense style and the absence of contrived anecdotes to make important dietary points. Although some may find that the book gets off to a slow start, those who stick with it will find a valuable nutritional sourcebook. (Jan.)
"Now completely revised and updated, the personal blueprint for controlling not only your cravings but your appetite, your weight, and maybe even your life." --New York Daily News
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