You probably have at least a general idea of how healthy you are: How physically fit, how
nourished, how often you get sick. Most of us know that how we choose to live our lives—what we eat, how much we exercise, and even how connected we are to others—has a lot to do with how healthy we are. But what about mental health? People often forget that mental health is just as important, if not more important, than physical health. No matter what your physical health—glowing or not so much—your mental health determines how you handle challenges, how you feel about yourself and others, what your habits are, and generally how happy, confident, and capable you feel. So let’s get your mental health in order, or at least gain some awareness around it, so you can thrive and live a more vibrant life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. And guess where we’re going to start? With something that you do multiple times every day, that directly affects your body, your brain, and even your feelings: What you eat.