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Unprocessed
- How the Food We Eat Is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis
- Narrated by: Kimberley Wilson
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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We all know that as a nation our mental health is in crisis. But what most don't know is that a critical ingredient in this debate, and a crucial part of the solution—what we eat—is being ignored.
Nutrition has more influence on what we feel, who we become and how we behave than we could ever have imagined. It affects everything from our decision-making to aggression and violence. Yet mental health disorders are overwhelmingly treated as 'mind' problems as if the physical brain—and how we feed it—is irrelevant. Someone suffering from depression is more likely to be asked about their relationship with their mother than their relationship with food.
In this eye-opening and impassioned book, psychologist Kimberley Wilson draws on startling new research—as well as her own work in prisons, schools and hospitals around the country—to reveal the role of food and nutrients in brain development and mental health: from how the food a woman eats during pregnancy influences the size of her baby's brain, and hunger makes you mean; to how nutrient deficiencies change your personality.
We must also recognise poor nutrition as a social injustice, with the poorest and most vulnerable being systematically ignored. We need to talk about what our food is doing to our brains. And we need decisive action, not over rehearsed soundbites and empty promises, from those in power—because if we don't, things can only get worse.
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- Michelle
- 18-05-23
Another greatly researched book!
One thing I love about Kimberley’s books is her ability to bring the science and research to an understandable level. Yes there’s a small amount political info with good reason I feel as it helps to give a clear picture of what’s happened so far and the potential for the future of the UK with clear recommendations. I do hope this becomes another valued text for the professionals and decision makers. On a personal level the information is insightful, useful and easy for me to utilise in daily life.
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- Marko
- 06-07-23
Not what I was expecting but thoroughly enjoyable. A learning experience.
Definitely something that should be shouted about. The author and narrators passion comes across without being pushy and is backed up with fact based evidence.
A necessary lesson.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-05-23
Outstanding delivery of critically important research.
Kimberley’s book totally resonated with me as a practicing Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist of 40+ years. She skilfully sets out the economic/humane reasons for investing in a range of cost effective, preventive measures to improve individual and national mind/body health throughout the life cycle. Her ‘tales of two brains’ were illustrations of the wide range of drivers which shape our food/other choices and impact on personal and national health outcomes. A life changing read, to be widely shared. Thank you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-06-23
Brilliant
Interesting, well written and quite alarming. Definitely motivated me to make some changes for my family.
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- M E Luck
- 04-12-23
Everyone should read
This was a fabulous book that everyone should read especially those in policy making and public health. X
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- Anonymous User
- 29-02-24
The need to act on the ills of our modern day diet and food environment.
I loved Kimberley’s narration… she has a beautiful voice full of conviction…..her thoroughly researched account of our modern diet and its dangers should be heard by everyone, but especially politicians and those in positions of influence.
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- Hayley
- 12-09-23
Excellent book
Brilliantly researched and presented book. It is fascinating (and terrifying), i think everyone needs to read it. The narration by the author is also excellent, making it enjoyable to listen to, even when the content leaves you feeling a bit uneasy!
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- Victoria Elmes
- 05-03-23
Fascinating and easy to follow
Kimberly shares key nutritional information about a number of critical social topics in a clear, research based manner. Hearing some of the information which has either been poorly communicated, or not shared at all by our government is horrifying, but I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to access the information in this book. Thank you Kimberly
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- frank quinn
- 04-02-24
Hugely informative
A thought provoking and enjoyable listen, Unprocessed lays bare the gaps in government funding and the lack of will to implement genuine change.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-03-23
Utterly fascinating& inspiring but also horrifying
Erudite and eloquent, a poignant perspective of nutrition and mental health. Culturally and politically relevant. I hope the message reaches the right people.
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