Goodreads Popular Health and Wellness Books

A curated list of highly-rated books on health and wellness from Goodreads, covering topics like nutrition, mental health, and longevity.

Date Title Author Rating List appearances

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Cover of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel van der Kolk

★ 4.5

Cover of How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

Michael Greger

★ 4.5

Cover of 10% Happier

10% Happier

Dan Harris

★ 4.2

Cover of The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health

T. Colin Campbell

★ 2.9

Cover of Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

William Davis

★ 1.0

Cover of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Jordan B. Peterson

Cover of Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life

Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life

David Perlmutter

★ 3.5

Cover of Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us

Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us

Michael Moss

★ 4.5

Cover of Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss

Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss

Joel Fuhrman

★ 4.0

Cover of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To

Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To

David A. Sinclair

★ 3.5

Cover of It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways

It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways

Dallas Hartwig

★ 3.5

Cover of Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It

Gary Taubes

★ 4.5

Cover of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

Casey Means

★ 4.2

Cover of Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works

Evelyn Tribole

★ 4.0

Cover of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats

Sally Fallon Morell

★ 3.4

Cover of The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Astonishing Dialogue Taking Place in Our Bodies Impacts Health, Weight, and Mood

The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Astonishing Dialogue Taking Place in Our Bodies Impacts Health, Weight, and Mood

Emeran Mayer

★ 3.5

Cover of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

Dan Buettner

★ 4.5

Cover of Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life

Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life

Emily Nagoski

★ 3.5

Cover of The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain

The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain

Steven R. Gundry

★ 4.5

Cover of Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food

Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food

Chris van Tulleken

★ 4.2

Cover of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity

Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity

Peter Attia

★ 4.3

Discover the science-backed strategies to extend your lifespan and enhance your physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being, making each d…

Cover of Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

Jessie Inchauspé

★ 4.2

Unlock the secret to optimal health and energy with this groundbreaking exploration of how glucose impacts your body and mind.

Cover of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Lori Gottlieb

★ 4.5

Cover of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Anna Lembke

★ 3.6

Explore the addictive nature of modern life and discover how to reclaim control over your brain's reward system.

The Goodreads Popular Health and Wellness Books list is a comprehensive collection of top-rated books that delve into various aspects of health and wellness. This list includes a diverse range of titles that have garnered significant attention and high ratings from the Goodreads community. From groundbreaking research on nutrition and the science of longevity to insightful explorations of mental health and personal well-being, these books offer valuable insights and practical advice. Whether you're looking to improve your diet, understand the impact of sleep on your health, or explore the latest findings in trauma healing, this list has something for everyone interested in leading a healthier life. The books featured here are not only popular but also highly recommended by readers, making them a reliable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their health and wellness knowledge.