Books like The hungry brain

An eye-opening, humorous journey into the ancient brain circuits that hijack our modern diets. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The hungry brain.

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Mindless Eating
Brian Wansink
An eye-opening, entertaining exploration of the invisible cues that dictate our daily habits and choices.
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- curious
- illuminating
- engaging
- informative
02
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.
Shares:
- empathetic
- the science of appetite
03
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
- empathetic
04
Intuitive eating
Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D.
A compassionate, paradigm-shifting deep breath that gives you permission to finally trust your own body.
Feels:
- empowering
- liberating
- grounding
05
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:
- empathetic
06
The obesity code
Jason Fung
A paradigm-shifting deep dive that dismantles decades of dietary dogma with sharp science and accessible analogies.
Feels:
- empowering
- eye-opening
- analytical
07
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
A fascinating, slightly terrifying wake-up call about the biological superpower we take for granted every single night.
Feels:
- eye-opening
- sobering
- fascinating
08
The brain
David Eagleman
A mind-expanding journey into the dark, silent fortress of the skull to discover how biological matter constructs our entire reality.
Shares:
- informative
09
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.
Feels:
- eye-opening
- intellectually stimulating
- slightly unsettling
10
Dopamine Nation
Anna Lembke
A compassionate, eye-opening look at why we cannot stop scrolling, snacking, and striving, offering a science-backed path back to baseline.
Shares:
- illuminating
11
The Female Brain
Louann Brizendine · 2006
An illuminating, science-backed journey through the biological rhythms and hormonal landscapes that shape women's lives.
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- illuminating
- informative
- empathetic
12
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Gabor Maté, MD
A profound, paradigm-shifting journey into the heart of human suffering and the universal search for relief.
Shares:
- illuminating

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