EAT YOUR BRAIN HAPPY introduces the emerging fields of nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, exploring how the food we eat and the way we live can support mental wellbeing.
Modern life places constant demands on our brain and body. Stress, poor sleep, ultra-processed food, isolation and an always-on culture can all affect how we feel, think and function. Whether or not you live with a diagnosed mental-health condition, periods of anxiety, low mood, fatigue or feeling out of balance can affect anyone.
This practical and accessible book offers safe, at-home strategies to help you make more informed choices around food, sleep, movement, connection and everyday habits. It pays particular attention to the relationship between nutrition, metabolic health, digestive health and the gut microbiome—and how these interconnected systems can influence both mental and physical wellbeing.
EAT YOUR BRAIN HAPPY does not promise quick fixes. Instead, it offers a clearer understanding of how small, sustainable changes can help support a calmer, happier and more resilient brain and body.
"I find Stephanie's writing invaluable. Great for your physical and mental health. Non Judgemental. Not preachy. Just wise." Dame Emma Thompson DBE
"Such a very helpful and informative book, packed with insights. A brilliant handbook for all - highly recommended!" Liz Earle MBE
"I cannot recommend this book too highly. Dealing with the link between food and brain is essential and timely given the current mental illness epidemic." Doctor Ali Joy, MA MRCP