If the thought of nutrition feels overwhelming, this book was written for you. It is a gentle journey through the life of the author with her observations and experiences. Observations of the ever increasing amounts of delicious yet nutrient-poor processed food into our diets alongside increasing amounts of illnesses across all age groups, including mental illnesses. She shares her own experiences with mental illness after several diets and the experiences of others.

The vast amount of information available to all of us can make our heads feel like they're exploding. In Processed Brains the author has gleaned from the scientific research and made understandable in plain language how our body requires daily doses of nutrients and the things that can happen when it doesn't get what it needs. The vast amount of processed foods has made it more important than ever that we learn it's effects upon our amazing bodies.

If you already know that you should and could be eating healthier, the author kindly supports and encourages you to begin to make those changes. Will-power won't help you here as processed foods are designed to be addictive. Becoming aware of what your body needs to function at it's best is what will help you make better choices for yourself and your family. Treat yourself to a better you and don't forget dessert!