The Nutrition Paradox. How Food Changes Our Brain

Did you know that consuming a large portion of French fries cooked in vegetable oil leads to toxicity comparable to smoking 24 cigarettes? Biochemist, educated at Cornell and now a family physician, Dr. Cate Shanahan introduces us to respected scientists who warn: vegetable oils are a disaster for public health, destroying the cells in our body, depleting antioxidants, and promoting free radical toxicity.

Numerous negative effects of consuming unhealthy oils include:
- Uncontrollable hunger (which is why we need medications to maintain weight).
- Accumulation of fat under the skin, in internal organs, and in arteries.
- Blood sugar spikes that contribute to mood swings and even destructive behavior.
- Impaired brain function, attention issues, and mental illnesses.
- Intracellular oxidative stress involved in the process of cancer development.
- Inflammation of the intestines, bloating, heartburn, and runny nose.

As a solution to the problem, the author offers a clear, well-thought-out plan that aligns with our genetic needs and the laws of nature. Fortunately, restoring our health is simplified by the fact that nutrients that heal one ailment also help in healing all others. As an additional bonus, we restore our sense of taste, and eventually, we begin to crave healthy, nutritious foods.