
Cognitive Nutrition
Nourish your Body and Mind
A growing body of science in the field of cognitive nutrition shows that this food-brain connection is actually one of the most powerful drivers of our overall well-being. What we eat matters not only for our physical health but for our cognitive and mental health, affecting our risk of anxiety and depression. The science is clear: we can eat our way to better brain health, with both short- and long-term benefits.
But if you think that eating well means sacrificing joy, think again! Reconnecting with the joy of food is a fundamental part of nourishing our body and mind. When we shift our mindset, we can see nutrition as much more than a never-ending test of our willpower. Instead, we can see it as a daily opportunity to enhance our focus, energy, creativity, mood and joy — all the things we want more of in our work and our lives.
Nutrition Resources to Keep you Thriving
Fact Sheet
Explore science and research that will help you build awareness and take action.
Articles
Dive into rich content on topics like nutrition, eating for focus, and reconnecting with the joy of food.
Recipes
Try these simple, healthy recipes from Thrive’s Cognitive Nutrition Director Tess Bredesen.
Microsteps
Small, science-backed steps that drive meaningful change.
Videos
Explore different ways of implementing well-being habits into your every day life by seeing how others do it.

“Reconnecting with the joy of food is a fundamental part of nourishing our body and mind.”
— Arianna Huffington