Mary Beth Albright, Eat and Flourish: Food and Our Emotions.

We all know that the food we eat has a direct impact on our physical health. But that’s just the beginning of the story.

Food strengthens our emotional well-being, connects us with one another and is an important source of our identity.

In this week’s episode of Well, We talk to award-winning food journalist Mary Beth Albright about her new book Eating and Thriving: How Food Promotes Emotional Well-Being.

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Well, is moderated by registered dietitians Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel.

Editing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry under editorial direction by Alicia Montgomery.

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