Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements, and here neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi reveals what should be on the menu of anyone looking to improve memory, prevent cognitive decline, and lift depression. Mosconi includes comprehensive lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a detailed quiz that will tell you where you are on the brain health spectrum, and 24 recipes. Here too are informed considerations on why the paleo diet may not be ideal, why avoiding gluten may be a terrible mistake, and how getting enough water can dramatically improve alertness.