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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
  1. 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.

    Feels:
    • eye-opening
    • urgent
    • contemplative
  2. 02

    The hungry brain

    Stephan J. Guyenet

    An eye-opening, humorous journey into the ancient brain circuits that hijack our modern diets.

    Shares:
    • curious
    • illuminating
    • informative
    • engaging
  3. 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.

    Shares:
    • conversational
  4. 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.

    Shares:
    • witty
  5. 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.

    Shares:
    • non-judgmental
  6. 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.

    Shares:
    • informative
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • practical
    • habit formation
  8. 08

    Food rules

    Michael Pollan

    A pocket-sized antidote to modern nutritional anxiety that distills eating well into simple, memorable maxims.

    Feels:
    • clarifying
    • grounded
    • reassuring
  9. 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.

    Feels:
    • sobering
    • reflective
    • unsettling
  10. 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.

    Shares:
    • illuminating
    • informative
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • curious
    • informative
  12. 12

    Brain Rules

    John Medina · 2008

    A witty, science-backed user manual for the human mind that turns complex neurology into actionable daily habits.

    Shares:
    • curious
    • practical
    • conversational
    • engaging

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