In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s dive into the significant connection between our mental wellbeing and the food we eat. The intricate relationship between what we eat and how we feel—both emotionally and cognitively—is fundamental to understanding how to care for our minds.

Does it often feel overwhelming to think about nutrition or food? Is it hard to keep up with the latest health recommendations? Food doesn’t have to be challenging or boring to be “healthy.” In fact, we may be making things worse for ourselves by focusing on the little things with every new suggestion that gets thrown our way.

In the ever-evolving world of nutrition, we are constantly bombarded with claims about the “best” diets. Each year, a new “right way to eat” or a “secret” to weight loss emerges, and we are often quick to jump on the bandwagon.

Warning: This blog discusses dieting and disordered eating trends throughout history. Please use caution and discernment—if you're not comfortable with this topic, you might want to skip this post.

Many people feel lost when they are trying to support a loved one with an eating disorder. What do I say? More importantly, what do I not say? This blog post will answer some of these questions along the way.