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An eye-opening, entertaining exploration of the invisible cues that dictate our daily habits and choices. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mindless Eating.
- curious
- illuminating
- lighthearted
- practical
- 01
The end of overeating
David A. Kessler · 2009
An eye-opening investigation into the science of appetite and the hidden forces that drive our cravings.
- 02
The hungry brain
Stephan J. Guyenet
An eye-opening, humorous journey into the ancient brain circuits that hijack our modern diets.
- 03
In Defense of Food
Michael Pollan · 2008
A clarifying, deeply sensible manifesto that cuts through dietary noise to restore the simple joy of eating real food.
- 04
The Dorito effect
Mark Schatzker
A fascinating, slightly unsettling deep dive into how the modern food industry hijacked our taste buds and broke our biological compass.
- 05
Intuitive eating
Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D.
A compassionate, paradigm-shifting deep breath that gives you permission to finally trust your own body.
- 06
The craving mind
Judson Brewer
A compassionate, science-backed journey into the mechanics of habit, offering a mindful path out of our most stubborn compulsions.
- 07
The willpower instinct
Kelly McGonigal
A compassionate, science-backed roadmap to understanding your own mind and gently steering it toward your goals without the guilt trip.
- 08
Food rules
Michael Pollan
A pocket-sized antidote to modern nutritional anxiety that distills eating well into simple, memorable maxims.
- 09
Why we love dogs, eat pigs, and wear cows
Melanie Joy
A paradigm-shifting exploration of the invisible belief systems that shape our most basic daily choices.
- 10
Spark
John J. Ratey · 2008
An empowering, science-backed wake-up call that will make you want to lace up your running shoes immediately.
- 11
Good Habits, Bad Habits
Wendy Wood
An illuminating dive into the psychological machinery of our daily routines, offering a research-backed path to lasting change.
- 12
Brain Rules
John Medina · 2008
A witty, science-backed user manual for the human mind that turns complex neurology into actionable daily habits.











