The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, David Perlmutter
The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, David Perlmutter
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The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan
Boost Brain Performance, Lose Weight, and Achieve Optimal Health

Author: David Perlmutter

Narrator: Peter Ganim

Unabridged: 7 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2016

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The official guide to Dr. David Perlmutter's revolutionary approach to vibrant health as described in his New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Brain Maker.

With more than a million copies sold worldwide, Dr. Perlmutter's books have changed many lives. Now, he's created a practical, comprehensive program that lowers the risk for brain ailments while yielding other benefits, such as weight loss, relief from chronic conditions, and total body rejuvenation. Science-based and highly accessible, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan expands upon the core advice from Dr. Perlmutter's previous works, and introduces new information about the advantages of eating more fat, fewer carbs, and nurturing the microbiome. Including original recipes, tips and tricks for common challenges, meal plans, and advice on everything from sleep hygiene to stress management, exercise, supplements, and more, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan shows how to live happily and healthily ever after.

About David Perlmutter

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions including the World Bank, Columbia University, New York University, Yale, and Harvard, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

He is the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders; the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award; and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition. He maintains an active blog at DrPerlmutter.com and is the author of Grain Brain, Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, The Grain Brain Cookbook, and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynne on November 14, 2016

Information in this book was extensively researched. However, as a nutritionist, I'm not convinced this is something that will be incorporated into people's lives. My concerns with the program are lack of fruit and beans. Also, I'm concerned about the recommendation for fasts including a 72 hour fas......more

Goodreads review by Kari on April 24, 2017

You know you have a good book when you are convinced within the first chapter to completely change your diet and cut out sugar, gluten and carbs I don't even know who I am anymore 😁, welcome to Grain Brain Whole Life Plan. This one isn't the meal plan version, it's the tips and tricks for how to app......more

Goodreads review by Ventzi on April 12, 2018

A number of the ideas presented in the book I’ve found in other, much better scientifically grounded publications. It’s certainly important to take care of one’s microbiome and there is evidence out there that gluten, sugar and processed fats are detrimental to health. I find it difficult to endorse......more

Goodreads review by Justin on November 28, 2016

I received this book, for free, in exchange for an honest review. Dr. Perlmutter definitely knows his stuff. If you aren't familiar with him I'd check out his podcast on Bulletproof Radio ([URL not allowed]) before buying this book just to get a good feel for him. This book is a......more

Goodreads review by Patve on January 24, 2018

Más de lo mismo.... Encima con capítulos de autoayuda espiritual... puajj !!! Lo siento pero, puedo valorar que me recomienden cómo y qué comer con fundamentos científicos ... pero jamás cómo y qué pensar y sentir con respecto a mi vida.........more


Quotes

"The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan provides a step-by-step, proven approach that will help you reclaim and sustain health, vitality, and happiness for a lifetime."—Melissa Hartwig, author of Food Freedom Forever and coauthor of The Whole30

"Dr. Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist, has for years been a pioneer of the gut-brain connection. In The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, he combines his clinical expertise, insights into the latest scientific developments, and immense compassion into a powerful prescription for brain health."
David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, professor, Harvard Medical School, and author of Always Hungry?

"Dr. Perlmutter's groundbreaking work has changed the way we think about inflammation--its causes and the damage it can do. I've gotten tremendous benefit from his books and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan gives us simple and direct ways to prevent and treat diseases in easy and delicious ways."—Bonnie Raitt

"Dr. David Perlmutter is one of the first people to not only suggest that modern degenerative diseases are likely caused by poor diet and alterations in gut health, but he has produced clinical research indicating these conditions may be avoided or reversed by altering one's diet and lifestyle. The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan is the culmination of more than 35 years of clinical practice and research that will help you look, feel and perform your best."
Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution

"Dr. Perlmutter sifts through the emerging research on how to create brain and body health. And he created The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, a manifesto for the new medicine, the roadmap for how to care for the one precious human life that you have. If you want to live strong, feel good, boost your brain function, and become more connected and engaged to your own life, then you need a plan. This book is that plan."
Mark Hyman, MD, author of Eat Fat Get Thin and director of Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine

"If everyone were to follow The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, there would be a dramatic reduction in obesity, diabetes, cancer, dementia, arthritis--in short, the world would be a better place."
Dale Bredesen, MD, professor and director of Alzheimer's Disease Research, UCLA

"The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan presents a comprehensive, practical, step-by-step approach aimed at people suffering from a variety of chronic neurological, psychiatric, and medical conditions. Dr. Perlmutter not only gives specific dietary recommendations, including a diet rich in plant-based fiber, but also prescribes important lifestyle changes such as physical exercise, stress reduction, and improvement in sleeping habits."—Emeran A. Mayer, MD, author of The Mind Gut Connection and director of the Oppenheimer Center for Stress and Resilience at UCLA