We all know the food we eat directly impacts our physical health. But that\u2019s just the start of the story.\nFood fuels our emotional well-being, connects us with one another, and fosters a key source of identity.\nOn this week\u2019s episode of Well, Now we speak with award-winning food journalist Mary Beth Albright on her new book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being.\nIf you liked this episode, check out: No, Netflix Isn\u2019t Forcing You to Go Vegan\nWell, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel.\nEditing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com.\nWant to listen to Well, Now uninterrupted? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock ad-free listening to Well, Now and all your other favorite Slate podcasts.\nSubscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/wellplus to get access wherever you listen.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices