In
Rebuild
from Depression: A Nutrient Guide, Including
Depression in Pregnancy and
Postpartum, Amanda Rose,
Ph.D. and Annell Adams, M.D. identify the seven
nutrients most commonly associated with
depression in the medical literature. They
provide readers with tools to:
(1) Identify a nutrient deficiency
(2) Locate the best supplements, and
(3) Select and prepare foods to maximize those nutrients in their diet.
The book opens with Rose’s biography of depression and psychosis. She makes a compelling claim: “My grandmother died at the age of sixty-one from complications of postpartum depression.” Rose argues that her grandmother showed signs of nutrient deficiencies in her 20s, did not correct them, and suffered a life of depression, diabetes, and heart disease, all of which share a common nutrient deficiency: Omega 3 fatty acids.
(1) Identify a nutrient deficiency
(2) Locate the best supplements, and
(3) Select and prepare foods to maximize those nutrients in their diet.
The book opens with Rose’s biography of depression and psychosis. She makes a compelling claim: “My grandmother died at the age of sixty-one from complications of postpartum depression.” Rose argues that her grandmother showed signs of nutrient deficiencies in her 20s, did not correct them, and suffered a life of depression, diabetes, and heart disease, all of which share a common nutrient deficiency: Omega 3 fatty acids.
The
book describes the research basis for the
nutrient-depression link, highlighting the
nutrients with the strongest basis in research.
With seven specific nutrients in mind, the
authors review each of the food groups
recommending how to improve the diet for the
long-term. Which meats are highest in Omega 3
fatty acids? How do you select oils to improve
your Omega 3 status? Should you trim your steak?
In a unique contribution to work on depression, the authors present “depression buster foods" – those foods highest in the seven focus nutrients. The Rebuild book is the only book of its kind to identify criteria for depression-fighting foods and apply that criteria systematically to the USDA's database of over 5,000 foods.
Use the book to fight depression with:
Book Contents and Excerpts
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Pre-pregnancy to birth
Chapter 2: Birth
Chapter 3: Feeding problems
Chapter 4: Back with a vengeance
Chapter 5: Searching for answers while depressed
Chapter 6: Deficits in a World of Plenty
Chapter 7: The Usual Suspects, Your Starting Place
Chapter 8: More investigation: Additional Nutrients
Chapter 9: Meats and Seafood
Chapter 10: Dairy and eggs
Chapter 11: Fruits and Vegetables
Chapter 12: Grains and Legumes
• Excerpt: Phytic acid and mineral loss
Chapter 13: Nuts, seeds, and oils
Chapter 14: Strategic shopping and meal makeovers
Chapter 15: Conclusion
Afterword
Acknowledgements
Appendix
References
Index
In a unique contribution to work on depression, the authors present “depression buster foods" – those foods highest in the seven focus nutrients. The Rebuild book is the only book of its kind to identify criteria for depression-fighting foods and apply that criteria systematically to the USDA's database of over 5,000 foods.
Use the book to fight depression with:
- 7 nutrients
- 50+ foods
- recipes
- science
- inspiration
Book Contents and Excerpts
Please click on an underlined item to download a PDF version of a chapter or excerpt.
You will need a PDF reader to read the documents. You can download the Adobe® Reader® free of charge by clicking here.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Pre-pregnancy to birth
Chapter 2: Birth
Chapter 3: Feeding problems
Chapter 4: Back with a vengeance
Chapter 5: Searching for answers while depressed
Chapter 6: Deficits in a World of Plenty
Chapter 7: The Usual Suspects, Your Starting Place
Chapter 8: More investigation: Additional Nutrients
Chapter 9: Meats and Seafood
Chapter 10: Dairy and eggs
Chapter 11: Fruits and Vegetables
Chapter 12: Grains and Legumes
• Excerpt: Phytic acid and mineral loss
Chapter 13: Nuts, seeds, and oils
Chapter 14: Strategic shopping and meal makeovers
Chapter 15: Conclusion
Afterword
Acknowledgements
Appendix
References
Index