Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and trained chef with a master's degree in human nutrition. She is the author and co-author of several books on the MIND and DASH diets and shares simple, wholesome, and delicious recipes on her blog, TheGourmetRD.com.
In this day and age when we are discovering more and more about how food affects our cognitive health, The Brain Health Cookbook is a welcome resource with an approachable tone. Julie Andrews is both a trained chef and a registered dietitian--the ideal expert to educate with realistic lifestyle tips and yummy recipes to help anyone eat well to achieve optimal brain wellness. From Spicy Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa to Crispy Buffalo Tofu Bites, there's a recipe to entice every age and every palate! --Deanna Segrave-Daly, Registered Dietitian and author of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Cookbook The impact that food may have long-term on cognition and mental health is an exciting area of research, but at the same time, understanding how and why the brain needs certain nutrients can be overwhelming. I am a big fan of The Brain Health Cookbook because of how simple and easy-to-understand Julie has broken down the information on the key nutrients and foods most involved in brain health. I am also a big fan of Julie's recipe approach--delicious but realistic for busy nights. --Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, Culinary Nutrition Expert and author of Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less The Brain Health Cookbook offers incredible insights into what we can do to nourish and maintain the health of the most important organ in the human body. Using the latest scientific evidence, Julie crafts a compelling case for the role of diet and lifestyle factors in optimizing brain health, and brings this guidance to life with tantalizing recipes--including a full section on seafood. If you are fascinated by nutrition science, the brain, or you just love delicious recipes this book is for you. --Andy De Santis, RD MPH, author of The Easy 5 Ingredient Pescatarian Cookbook and The Low Cholesterol Cookbook For Two