Dr. Michael Schmidt
Good Fats Your Brain & Body Need

Intro by Laura Lee
A research scientist in the field of nutrition, Dr. Schmidt has the story on how our fatty acid intake impacts our memory, mood and behavior; why most low-fat diets are unhealthy; what’s missing in the typical diet; and why fatty acids like omega-3 are so important to our optimal functioning. Dr. Schmidt’s new book on the topic is "Smart Fats"

Book Description (from the publisher)
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. Just because something is a "fat" doesn't make it bad. In fact, fats are natural part of the human diet and are needed by the body, mind and nervous system for optimum health. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand style, this book identifies the fats that are necessary, looks at the emotional and neural disturbances that can be attributed to too much saturated fat, and recommends how to make a dietary transition from bad fats and oils to good ones. The underlying message is: throw out the margarine, decrease the butter, and increase the ghee, olive oil, and flax oil!

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