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Book Synopsis#1 International bestsellerI love Niklas's food, and it certainly makes me happy to eat it. Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallWriting this book changed Niklas and Henrik''s lives, and it could soon change yours too. In writing HAPPY FOOD they re-evaluated everything that they had learned about food and stepped beyond the conversation around gut health to look at
how the food we eat affects our brains and mental health, too. With so much going on in our daily lives, it''s often much easier to grab fast food than cook a meal at home, and as a result so many of us our suffering both physically and mentally. Within these pages Niklas and Henrik look at how we can get what we need on a deep and nourishing level.You won't find a more interesting and hands-on book about this subject. The unbeatable combination of Ekstedt's recipes and kitchen know-how with Ennart's research and flowing narrative, along with beautiful pictures and impeccable Nordic cooking, makes this book a must-have.
Trade ReviewI love Niklas’s food, and it certainly makes me happy to eat it. It’s fascinating to see that the links between good food and good mood are backed by the latest science. All the more reason to tuck into these delicious dishes. -- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
With a combination of scientific studies, advice and recipes, it's one of the most fascinating health-led food books around. * Good Housekeeping *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The gut and the brain – and how it all hangs together Why feel bad when you can feel good Crash course in gut bacteria Blood sugar blues featuring the leaky guts Food that causes inflammation and depression How stress affects your gut How do you eat to be happy? Part 2: Introducing superfoods The Mediterranean diet that bestows harmony The revenge of the bean and the potato Plug in the best fibre Replenish with live bacteria cultures Make your food colourful Emergency happy boost The new nitrate trend making guts happy All in one Recipes Index References
