We sat down with Dr. Drew Ramsey to talk about something we all think we understand and don’t: how food shapes mood. In Part 1, we get practical and personal: what to reach for when you’re anxious, what to cook when you’re depressed, and how to think about nutrition when you’re busy, broke, or just not in the headspace to sauté anything. We talk simple swaps, what actually belongs on a “brain food” plate, and why perfection is the enemy of getting fed.

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  Start small, eat real: One or two consistent food changes beat any “perfect diet” you’ll abandon by Thursday.

  
  


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  Plates, not rules: Build a simple “brain-food plate” you can repeat—color, protein, fiber, healthy fat, then stop obsessing.

  
  


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  Shop for mood, not vibes: A short grocery list can be more stabilizing than another self-help book.

  
  


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  Cook your baseline: Have 2–3 “low-spoon” meals you can make when motivation is gone.

  
  


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  Progress over purity: The goal isn’t clean eating; it’s consistent nourishment your future self can rely on.

  
  

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