Potatoes Not Prozac: How To Control Depression, Food Cravings And Weight Gain Book

Potatoes Not Prozac: How To Control Depression, Food Cravings And Weight Gain is a practical, compassionate guide for anyone who feels trapped by sugar cravings, mood swings, or unexplained weight gain. Written for parents, teachers, health-conscious readers and anyone seeking a lasting, science-based solution, this paperback edition explains how body chemistry — not willpower — often drives addictive eating and depression. It’s an approachable resource from a bestselling author that offers hope and clear steps to feel better fast.

About the book
This edition: Potatoes Not Prozac: How To Control Depression, Food Cravings And Weight Gain
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: PAPERBACK
ISBN: 9781847390530

What this book covers

Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons explains why so many people are "sugar sensitive" and how common comfort foods — carbohydrates, sweets, or alcohol — can actually worsen depression, fatigue, bloating, and low self-esteem. Drawing on clinical experience and real-life case studies, she reframes overeating and mood disorders as biochemical issues rather than moral failures. This makes the book an essential read for anyone seeking a realistic recovery plan rather than quick fixes.

About the author

Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., is the bestselling author of Potatoes Not Prozac, The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program, Your Last Diet, Little Sugar Addicts and Your Body Speaks. A respected clinician and cultural commentator, Dr. DesMaisons has been a pioneering voice on sugar sensitivity and food addiction. Trusted by parents and health professionals alike, her compassionate approach treats addiction and food-related mood problems as medical and emotional conditions that can be healed.

Key benefits

• Learn why cravings are often chemical, not character flaws — empowering you to stop blaming yourself.
• Practical strategies to reduce sugar sensitivity and stabilize mood without extreme diets.
• Simple, evidence-informed dietary changes that can reduce depression and control weight gain.
• Insights for parents on how sugar affects children and how to support lasting behavior change.
• Ideal as a paperback edition for personal reading, classroom reference, or a thoughtful health-focused gift set.

Who will benefit

This book is perfect for readers seeking a realistic, sustainable plan: adults struggling with food cravings and depression, parents concerned about children’s sugar habits, teachers looking for classroom resources, and gift buyers searching for an insightful health book. It also serves well in collections focused on nutrition, mental health, and addiction recovery.

Potatoes Not Prozac combines clinical expertise with real-world empathy, making it more than just another self-help title — it’s a roadmap to reclaiming energy, mood stability and self-confidence. Whether you’re buying a paperback edition for yourself or a loved one, this trusted guide makes an ideal gift and a timeless resource for healthier living.