Introduction

Foods for Thought helps you understand the established links between diet, lifestyle, and some of the most troubling mental illnesses. Digestion problems? Looking to lose weight? Are you tired of the usual food choices leaving you drained and finally feel ready for healthful changes? Understanding nutrition — and the role food plays in physical and mental health — can be incredibly confusing. But it doesn’t have to be that way! What if you could change your diet, improve other areas of your wellness, and then find striking improvements in your digestive health and mental well-being? Jason Pawloski, MS, RDN, cuts through the confusing, ever-shifting and often conflicting, dietary recommendations from the news and social media. After 15 years of helping thousands of people as a personal trainer and registered dietitian, Jason takes you on a journey to lifestyle changes and helps you eat healthy for your brain and mental well-being.