Overview

Your grandmother was right about food, and science is starting to prove it. WHAT NOURISHES US explores how Swiss psychiatrist Dr Gregor Hasler challenges modern nutrition science by revealing that food is far more than isolated nutrients and that the physical structure of whole foods — what he calls The Food Matrix — fundamentally changes how our bodies process nutrition. Drawing from real medical cases including a tragic story of a young woman who died despite receiving perfect intravenous nutrition Hasler demonstrates why people in Blue Zones live to 100+ eating supposedly 'unhealthy' foods because they understand that how you eat matters more than what you eat. Through groundbreaking research combining neuroscience with ancient wisdom he shows how mindful eating activates healing systems we never knew we had, and investigates whether social isolation — even something as simple as drinking alone rather than sharing a glass with others— could impact health more than diet alone. This revolutionary guide moves beyond telling you what to eat and instead reveals what it truly means to be nourished by reconnecting with whole foods eating rituals, community dining and the transformation of nutritional energy through practices rooted in both cutting-edge science and mystical traditions that have sustained human health for millennia. For readers of Michael Pollan and anyone ready to escape the confusion of modern nutrition advice to find the path back to real health.

Full Product Details

9781806900022

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Gregor Hasler is a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Fribourg, specialising in depression, eating disorders, and the complex relationship between nutrition and mental health. His current research focuses on the interplay of social, psychological, biological and nutritional factors in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, with a particular emphasis on how nutrition impacts the gut-brain axis and emotional resilience. A recognised thought leader, Gregor Hasler delivers lectures both in Switzerland and internationally on topics such as eating disorders, depression, stress, resilience, and the role of nutrition in mental health. He is particularly interested in how dietary habits and the microbiome influence psychological states and how certain foods can promote or hinder emotional well-being.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available