An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory

With several cases of Alzheimer's in the family, this book has the best suggestions for preventing the disease I've seen. Dr. Barnard emphasizes a plant-based diet and exercise. Excellent book. Give it an A+!

Dr. Barnard again does an excellent job of informing and educating the reader as to how to understand the processes that diminish brain health, and importantly, how to maintain optimal brain health.

TLWarren MD

The book was in excellent condition and arrived ahead of schedule.
I am also pleased with the book in general. I had heard the author speak and was very interestedin the information on the book- in regard to the brain.

Dr. Barnard presents scientifically sound principles and methods which anyone can employ to improve and protect your brain/memory function. These nutritional principles will also result in healthier function of other body systems. Medicine and procedures have their place, but this book offers you the opportunity to protect your health before for example, arteries get clogged with cholesterol. The low fat, higher fiber way of eating benefits the digestive system. This is a great book that offers a way of being proactive in matter of your health.

I am currently completing my Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology. My primary research focus is exploring factors that contribute to age-related memory decline, including exercise and nutrition. I purchased this book with a healthy dose of skepticism, worried that it would be another fad diet with very little evidence to back it up. I was very surprised to find a well-researched book with powerful tips for protecting cognitive functioning and brain health.

Anyone who has watched a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's disease or memory problems knows how wrenching cognitive decline can be for friends and family members. Although there are genetic factors that play into dementia risk, following a few key principles can actually change your brain neurochemistry and protect your mind.

Dr. Barnard's three-step plan tackles the essential problems that lead to memory decline. First, he'll teach you which foods to eat and which to avoid. This advice will seem familiar (there's a strong focus on fruits, veggies, and healthy fats), but each food group has been shown to have protective effects on cognitive functioning. Step two: exercise your body and exercise your mind. This improves brain functioning and can even promote the growth of new neurons (something researchers didn't think was possible until several years ago). Step three: make some simple lifestyle changes to optimize your mental functioning. Things like changing your sleep habits and talking to your doctor about common medications can significantly reduce mental fogginess and memory problems.

As far as diet plans go, much of what Dr. Barnard espouses is similar to other diet plans (eat lots of fruits and veggies, limit red meats, maximize vitamin intake, get enough exercise). However, the entire framework of the book is focusing on improving brain health. He makes it clear how particular nutrients or ingredients are protective for the brain. Even those who have tried multiple diets will find new information here.

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone concerned about their cognitive abilities. Whether you are a younger adult seeking to protect your brain from damage that can lead to dementia, or an older adult who has noticed recent memory lapses, Power Foods is perfect for you. Enjoy!

This book elaborates on all the things that we have eaten as the years have GONE by that has caused us to reach old age in an Unhealthy way.
It was very helpful offering insight to what to eat and why
and how to adjust your lifestyle to a more healthy life, just by changing your diet

Dr. Barnard has a background in neurology and psychiatry, and for many years has been involved in studies about how diet impacts health. No matter what genetic history you have, this book is worth a read.

Dr. Bernard supports his recommendations in an engaging, convincing, informative and readable way, with plenty of excellent references. My strongest motivation is to keep my brain healthy and happy, and Dr. Bernard shows us how to do it. This includes how to reduce your risk of Alzheimers. Another excellent book is Use Your Brain To Change Your Age, Dr. Daniel Amen. Also Eat To Live, Dr. Joel Fuhrman. The good news is that the same program is good for your heart, for diabetes, hypertension, cancer risk reduction, and more.

I enjoyed all of it. It explains all the scientific facts in a very simple way while it supports the vegan diet and make it enjoyable and easy to follow, I already bought two more to give away. A must have for nutrition conscious.

This book is so powerful and full of information I wish I could afford to purchase it for everyone I know. I have changed many eating habits and my family sees the difference. Today I'll purchase a hard copy for my daughter.

The author obviously did his research and presented it well. He didn't appear to be biased and tells you when a study is inconclusive. Best of all, it's convinced me to improve my diet which had already had a positive effect on my health and, I feel, my memory.

Dementia - Alzheimer's disease: we never want to hear these words as they pertain to our friends, family, us! But these two problems seem to be on the rise - and many feel helpless, just taking a "wait and see" attitude. Finally studies are showing that we can be proactive about this area of our life - our mental health. Dr. Barnard, as always, does an excellent job at giving information that the average reader can understand and apply immediately.

Clear concise writing. Simple explanations for his conclusions and recommendations.

Easy eating regime to follow.

Interesting information about iron, copper and zinc supplements.

Astounded about his views on eating/not eating fish.

I bought this book to get a better understanding of how to help some close family members deal with their auto-immune diseases. I am impressed with her research and in depth explanation. This is not another "fluff" book, it is extremely well written and scientifically sound.