#304 - Mary Beth Albright on EAT & FLOURISH

Washington Post food expert Mary Beth Albright chats with Trey Elling about EAT & FLOURISH: HOW FOOD SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. Topics include: The book's inspiration (0:28) "How" we eat impacting mental health (2:09) The health benefits of eating together (4:32) How the nervous system connects food and emotions (7:47) Sound as the secret sensory ingredient to food (9:49) Celebrating accomplishments with food (15:25) The science of "hangry" (16:07) The benefits of switching from an ultra-processed to Mediterranean diet (18:30) How ultra-processed foods change our brains (21:33) Blood sugar spikes and accelerated food cravings (23:46) Comfort food (25:29) The sense of smell and mood (27:16) The gut microbiome and mood (29:27) "Diet" (34:21) Prebiotics (37:49) Chronic inflammation and emotional well-being (40:11) The microbiome's effect on excess weight (43:34) High-carb versus high-protein breakfasts and decision-making (44:21) The book's recipes (48:06)