Biohack Your Mood with Plant-Based Food is an enlightening guide that explores how a plant-based diet can significantly influence your mental well-being. It’s an invitation to transform your life with the power of plants.
Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, low libido, or sleep issues, this book provides practical strategies to address these challenges. It emphasizes the importance of nutrients and gut health as additional mental health tools that you can use to feel better today.
But Biohack Your Mood with Plant-Based Food is more than a nutritional guide. It’s a holistic approach to health, encouraging mindfulness and manageable steps toward change, helping readers achieve their wellness goals.
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their mental health naturally. Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or looking to deepen your understanding of its benefits, this book offers valuable insights, sample menus, and mood-boosting recipes on your journey to a healthier, happier you.
Cuprins
Part I: Getting Started
The Choice
The Poo Pill
There’s Hope
Arriving at This Point
How We Change
Be Kind to You
Part II: The Players
Neurotransmitters
Microbiota
Gut-Brain Axis
Plants
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Phytochemicals
Fermented Foods & Probiotics
Adaptogens
Fungi
Part III: Strategy for Change
Goals & Visualizations
Mindfulness
Behavioral Modification
Enjoy the Process
Flow
Part IV: Tips & Tricks
Kitchen Setup
Saving Time & Money
Reducing Waste
Gut Health Tips
Anti-Inflammation Tips
Tips for 30 Plants a Week
Nutrient Tips
Complete Protein Tips
Good Fat Tips
Tips for Flavor
Part V: Food & Mood
Depression
Anxiety
Libido
Mental Fatigue
Sleep
Part VI: Bigger Picture
Meaning Making
Going Further
You’re Worth It
Part VII: Conclusion
An Ending, A Beginning
Despre autor
Joshua Flowers is a licensed professional counselor and addiction counselor. He is the founder of Healthy Moods (healthymoods.org), which offers a wealth of resources for using plant-based food for optimal mental and emotional wellness.