Abstract
From the time of written history people have tended to divide the world of nutrition into two sections. One section includes all foods that are “fit” for eating, the other section, no less important, includes all the foods that are “unfit” to consume. People have also cherished the belief that certain foods are “good for thought” and other foods are “bad for thought” (Harris, 1985). Furthermore, there are yet those who believe that certain foods contain magical powers. If you want to be brave—it is claimed—the heart of the lion is good food for you. Finally, there is widespread acceptance that certain foods can heal various diseases. The effect of food on thought and behavior has been demonstrated in Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland. Alice not only could change her height when she was drinking the liquid, but also refered to a “treacle well” which could “cure” snakebites and various diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Essential Fatty Acid Biology: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Behavioral Neurobiology |
| Editors | Shlomo Yehuda, David I. Mostofsky |
| Place of Publication | Totowa, NJ |
| Publisher | Humana Press |
| Pages | 427-452 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4757-2582-7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |