Written by a research scientist in the field of nutrition, this book describes how the body's digestive, communication, and nervous systems function, and links fatty acid intake to memory, mood and behavior. Schmidt explains how most "low-fat" diets are actually unhealthy and how many people today get little or none of important fatty acids like omega-3 in their junk-food meals. 10 charts & tables.
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This is the best book on fats I've read. It's not written in a "pop" style like so many other nutrition books, but is simply well written and comprehensive. After reading this book I will never, ever touch another donut for as long as I live! Technical details that other authors apparently thought were too difficult for the average reader are covered in this book. But that doesn't make the book difficult to read. On the contrary, I had a hard time putting it down.
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By Stan Mann
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I was very happy to find Dr. Schmidts book, "SMART FATS". Having spent several years researching EFA Balance, I found the information in his book to be very accurate and a wonderful information source. This country is in dire need for Omega Balance and for the knowledge to know why. Hurray for "SMART FATS"!
Stanley R. Mann, VP. Research and Education Integrity Direct Inc.
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Dr. Schmidt did a great job writing this book and I highly recommend it to people who have mood/behavior problems, or parents whose kids are on Ritalin, have ADD, ADHD, or petit mal siezures. Excellent info for nutritionists too who are interesting in learning the details.
I would recommend looking into more of Dr. Schmidt's books; they are all good!
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Great Book!
Along with Michael Colgans Nutrition books this book is great for creating a healthy diet. I am an endurance athelete and have used this book numerous times to modify my diet.
Published on April 20, 2007 by Kevin
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Awesome and intelligent read.
This book was an absolute pleasure to read. Although no book can guarentee omega-3s or 6s as being the be all and end all, this book gives an incredibly intellegent lesson on... Read more
Published on September 25, 2001 by His Beat Goes On...
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Well worth owning
Smart Fats is a valuable book. It has detailed information about the fat content of many different foods. Read more
Published on March 5, 2001 by "petersonreviews"
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A superb review of the diet effect's on brain function!
Dr. Michael Schmidt has done a wonderful job assembling all the information on how diet and fats in particular affect brain function. Read more
Published on October 22, 1998
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A must read for anyone wanting to reach "Optimum Health."
"Smart Fats", is much more than just another review of the essential fatty acid deficit our population is faced with and the repercussions of that defecit. Read more
Published on October 21, 1998
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- Handbook of Lipids in Human Nutrition by Gene A. Spiller on 11 pages
- Nutrition and the Brain, Vol. 6: Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Food Constituents by Richard J. Wurtman in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Nutrition Superbook: The Good Fats and Oils by Jean Barilla in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine by Barry Halliwell on page 74, and Back Matter
- Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Mark F. Bear in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet by Marilyn C. Agin in Back Matter
- The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children by Carol Simontacchi on page 155
- Mind Boosters: A Guide to Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood by Ray Sahelian in Back Matter
- The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions--Today by Julia Ross on page 163
- The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet by Marilyn C. Agin in Back Matter
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