Table of Contents

Foreword   Jeffrey S. Bland     xiii
Introduction     xv
Brain Fatty Acid Profile     xx
Breaking the Code and Unlocking the Mystery     1
The Power to Change Who You Are     3
Weaving the Web: The Role of Fat in the Brain's Structure     15
Keeping Your Brain in the Flow The Messengers     27
Finding the Right Fats and Oils     39
Brain-Building Fats and Oils     41
Making the System Work     62
If the Brain Is Mostly Fat, Can It Go Rancid?     92
The French Fry Generation: Avoiding the Harmful Fats and Oils     111
The Window of Time Critical Periods throughout Life     125
How Fats and Oils Influence Your Brain's Performance     141
Protecting Mood, Memory, and Behavior     144
Protecting the Brain against Neurological Disease     161
Enhancing Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence     176
Getting the Brain-Fats You Need Food and Supplement Guide     191
Feeding the Brain, Mind, and Body: The Best Fats and Oils     193
Beware the Low-Fat Diet: In Pursuit of Balance     213
An Uncertain Future     222
Fourteen Strategies for Healing with Fats and Oils     228
Frequent Questions about Fats, Oils, and the Brain     234
Polyunsaturated, Monounsaturated, and Saturated Fat in Some Common Foods     244
Omega-3 Content of Marine and Freshwater Fish     249
Omega-3 Content of Plants and Nuts     250
Glycemic Load of Common Foods     251
Mercury Content of Seafood     256
Antioxidant Content of Common Foods     265
Calculating Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference     270
Notes     273
Selected Glossary     289
Index     295
About the Author     309