The perfect balance of science and action steps

First, I am so grateful that Dr. Ramsey narrated his book. Narration by the author makes a world of difference. Dr. Ramsey provides just the right amount of science to substantiate his recommendations, in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. I love the stories and examples he provides from his own life and patients as they made the book personal and authentic. The reason I stumbled upon this book in the first place is that after a few weeks of eating primarily whole, unprocessed foods, I noticed my chronic “blue mood” significantly improved. This was a huge awakening for me, especially given that I’ve been on and off antidepressants for my entire adult life. This book confirmed that food really is medicine. It gave me all the information and direction I need to up the ante and take this journey of eating to feel better to the next level.

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Excellent Book

This is an excellent book! After listening to it, I was able to start a healthy eating plan, eating foods that are good for and that I like, based on the author's recommendations. I found it was helpful for me to create a weekly checklist with the recommended foods that I like, and note how many times a week I should eat them. This has been incredibly helpful in meal planning to ensure I eat enough serving of the right food each day. I have been focusing on the foods TO eat instead of the foods NOT TO eat. By the time I eat all the healthy food for my brain, I am not hungry enough to consume junk food! I've been following the recommendations in the book for three weeks with ease (since I'm eating foods I like) and I have found my mood to be stable with little to no anxiety. I have finally discovered a healthy eating plan I can stick to with ease! Side note, I have also lost 5 lbs! :)

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Must read!

This book was suggested by my physician and I’m so glad I listened to it. It comes with pdf of journal example, recipes, and small steps to take when changing your diet. This book isn’t expecting you to make changes over night and gives you the tools that you need. The audible was great, and very easy to listen. The first few chapters are full of scientific data. After the 4th chapter, it is all useful information for those trying to improve their diets. And it even gives options for those with limits to their diet by health, religious beliefs, or choice.

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Diet to tickle your ears

Ramsey is obviously influenced by his farming past and doesn't look to scientifically scrutinise nise his own ideology. This book, like so many other diet books, adds to the white noise of confusion and disillusion of what is the healthiest human diet. He goes as far as to try and convince vegetarians and vegans that eating meat is essential despite the obvious fact that our bodies are not designed to digest meat. He fails to look at the actual needs of the human body and is more concerned with providing "proper nutrition" over health.

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Very informative

He writes this book in a style that when/if someone with depression reads/listen to the book they will not feel defensive but rather understood.

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A work full of love, information and encouragement

This book is informative and helpful. Often times it can feel hopeless but as you go through the science in this book you can hear that there are actionable steps that aid in feeling better. The writer is so good at giving steps that are sustainable and useful for progress.

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Nice idea but book is not informative

So food affects your brain that Is good but book just basically states to eat healthily and that Is it. Not interesting.

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Love it

I loved this audiobook. It gave me so much insight and really motivated me to change up my diet.

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Amazing information, thoughtfully written to understand and implement

This book has given me a path forward on my journey to eat for my health (physical and mental). I appreciate that he does not say do this one thing and your life will be magically better. He gives instruction and reminds us that we are humans who may also be struggling with mental health and that makes change even harder at times. He encourages us through his writing to take steps forward and give grace to ourselves when we eat something that may not be nourishing… I would recommend this book to anyone not limited to those with anxiety and depression! Anyone that wants to learn how to better feed their body and mind in a nourishing way.

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Cookbook & Reference for sure!!

Hang on to this book and print out the PDF for yourself. Much of what Dr. Ramsey talks about I have learned and researched these past 8 years for some of my health conditions. It is going back to basics. Basic food - simple and local can certainly help. Don't let the title steer you off because it can be for everyone. Prevention is worth a lot of visits to the doctors' office and many labs! Many good reminders and sharing of "how to do" different foods. A smooth sense of humor comes into play in different chapters for a chuckle. Certainly could make a great gift for special people in your life. I am on 3rd listen to this book and shall keep it on top for some long commutes. Thanks Drew Ramsey for pulling all this good solid information together for us.