We studied the powerful connections between Food, Mood, and Money, in other words, between Diet, Boldness, and Wealth. We wrote this book to help you use the astonishing cause-and-effect relationships we discovered: The first relationship is how Food-leads-to-Mood, not in the sense of dinners by candlelight but on the physical level of metabolism and brain chemistry. The second relationship is how Mood-leads-to-Money, the stunning way how our mood levels determine our income. In a nutshell "What You Eat is How You Feel. How You Feel is What You Get."Let's start with this second relationship, how Mood-leads-to-Money:Isn't it hard to admit to ourselves, let alone telling anyone else, that we sometimes feel timid, indecisive, anxious or depressed? That we're not as dynamic and optimistic as we wish we were? Dark mood levels are a difficult to talk about. It's like there's a taboo about feeling down, about negative inner states. It seems to be easier to confess tax evasion, bed wetting or nail biting, than to admit to timidity or depression. Forget about sympathy, forget about understanding. We've heard people telling someone dealing with a persistently dark mood level, "...look, it isn't like it's gonna kill you or something!" Let's put aside the blackest suicidal moods for the moment; Accepting and living with an even slightly depressed mood level will -(1) drastically reduce your income(2) limit the size of your house or apartment(3) reduce the number of your friends(4) deprive you of the everyday joy in life that people with solid mood levels take for grantedWe are not guessing here. The science has been done, the facts are in. A bold approach to life pays off in multiple ways. People who manage to maintain a bold, optimistic, outgoing personality style not only earn significantly higher incomes but also enjoy fuller lives with more and richer relationships. Now let's look at the first relationship of how Food-leads-to-Mood, how what you eat determines your inner weather. The scientific term for our approach is The Nutritional Method of Mood Elevation. It comes with impeccable scientific credentials and proposes that if you are not living to the fullest, a simple chemical imbalance may be largely responsible for your low mood, and if your brain's balance of these biochemicals is restored, your mood, wherever it is now, will lift.You may wonder how come these amazing facts aren't more widely publicized? Wouldn't they be tremendously helpful to anyone who has to reach out to others daily - buying, selling, managing, negotiating, presenting, persuading, teaching, training? Yes they would, and that's why we wrote this book.Food, Mood, Money - at a GlanceChapter 1 - Getting Up When You're Down Chapter 2 - Stories from the Mood Front Chapter 3 - Putting a Name to Your MoodChapter 4 - The Painful Link from Mood to IncomeChapter 5 - Just How Does Mood Determine Income?Chapter 6 - It's NOT All In Your HeadChapter 7 - The Powerful Link from Food to MoodChapter 8 - Prozac et cetera: Shortcut or Dead End?Chapter 9 - Achieving Boldness NaturallyChapter 10 - Support Systems for BoldnessChapter 11 - Shopping List and Intake RecommendationsChapter 12 - Mood Elevation in Daily UseChapter 13 - Cautions to the Newly BoldChapter 14 - Common Medications That May Be Getting You DownChapter 15 - Additional Information

Your ability to earn money is determined by your mood(s), and your mood(s) are not only determined by WHAT you eat but also WHEN you eat it. In this book, you will learn that: Food is a hack for Mood. Not as in dinners by candlelight but metabolism and brain chemistry. The science has been done and proves that what you eat - and when - determines your inner weather. Mood is a hack for Money. Mood determines how well we do in the world. Science says that people with a bold, optimistic, outgoing operating style not only enjoy fuller lives with more and richer relationships but also earn significantly higher incomes.

It is well established that a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. Now new evidence suggests that this pattern of eating also substantially reduces the risk of depression. Inspired by this fascinating new research, dietitian Paula Mee outlines a healthy eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in healthy fats, wholegrains, unrefined carbs and proteins. With over 70 easy-to-prepare recipes included, Mediterranean Mood Food shows that you can stay in great shape physically and mentally while still enjoying delicious food.

"Christine Luken does a wonderful job taking complex financial topics and making them easy to understand. Reading Money is Emotional is like having a conversation with a knowledgeable friend." -Robert Pagliarini, CFP, EA, Author of The Sudden Wealth Solution _______________ If money is emotional, then why do we persist in trying to manage our personal finances logically? We already know what it takes to become financially healthy: spend less than we make, pay down our debt, and save more money. Money management books, tools, and techniques abound, yet most of us don't utilize them. Maybe you've adopted the practice of ignoring money problems until they are barreling down on you like a tidal wave, as I once did. I know what it feels like to be drowning financially. I'd like to propose a better alternative, one that doesn't require you to eat beans and rice or to spend hours updating budget spreadsheets. My approach to personal finance is called "Mindful Money Management." It is unique in that it harnesses the power of your emotions, so they can propel you forward like a rocket booster towards your Preferred Financial Destination. Yes, money is emotional, but you can prevent your heart from hijacking your wallet. Let me show you how.

Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the after-effects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In The Food-Mood Connection, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, The Food-Mood Connection is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.