The Initiative
Eat Well, Be Well
Eat Well, Be Well is an educational approach that uses food literacy, culinary education, and nutrient-dense cooking to help individuals and families better understand the connection between nutrition, wellness, and long-term health.
The initiative is a partnership between Chef Traci Vincent, culinary educator and wellness chef, and Tyaisha Blount-Dillon, Founder of Thriving Brain & Development Project, Inc.
Culinary Education
Chef Traci Vincent
Chef Traci leads the culinary education and hands-on cooking component, with an emphasis on practical, anti-inflammatory, and nutrient-dense meals that families can realistically prepare at home.
Brain Health
Tyaisha Blount-Dillon
Tyaisha brings her expertise in brain health, developmental needs, and community-based support through Thriving Brain & Development Project, Inc.
Current Focus
“Supporting Brain Health Through Food as Medicine: The Role of an Anti-Inflammatory, Nutrient-Dense Diet as Complementary Support for Individuals with Brain Health Challenges, Including Parkinson’s, ADHD, and Autism.”
Our Program
Eat Well, Be Well™
Practical brain-health education for the families you serve.
Eat Well, Be Well™ is a program that helps children and families understand how food and everyday habits support brain health. Through cooking demonstrations led by Chef Traci Vincent Druilhet, accessible educational materials, and family activities, participants leave with information they can discuss and use at home.
We work with public health departments, community organizations, schools, health plans, and pharmaceutical partners to deliver programs that fit their communities. A partnership can include workshops or a multi-session series, virtual or in-person cooking demonstrations, recipe cards, The Bayou Bounce™ book, and digital learning resources.
What Your Organization Gains
- A ready-to-deliver program that can be adapted to your audience and setting
- Culturally relevant resources that help families talk about brain health
- Activities that connect health information with practical steps at home
- Participation and learning summaries to support program reporting and improvement
Whether you are planning a community event, serving families through a school or clinic, or testing a new education initiative, we can develop a pilot around your goals.
Partner with us to make brain-health education more accessible, engaging, and useful for families.
In the Kitchen
Cooking that builds life skills
Watch how everyday cooking becomes a practical lesson in planning, sequencing, and follow-through — the same skills, and the same plant-based techniques, families build in every Eat Well, Be Well session.
Executive Functioning, Explained Through Cooking
How to Roast Okra for Plant-Based Gumbo
The Healing Power of Preparing Your Own Food
How It Works
A shared kitchen, wherever your people are
Families move beyond simply learning which foods may support health — they learn how to shop for, prepare, and incorporate nutritious foods into their everyday lives.
Virtual Cooking Experiences
Participants learn together from their own homes, preparing the same nutrient-dense meals step by step with guidance from a culinary educator.
Home-Delivered Ingredient Kits
A delivery service brings the ingredients to each participant's door, so every household cooks the same meal alongside Chef Traci — no shopping, sourcing, or guesswork required.
Practical, Family-Ready Meals
Every session centers on anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense meals that families can realistically prepare again on their own.
Reaching Families Where They Are
The virtual format lets participants learn together from their own homes while preparing the same meals — a model built to reach families who may face geographic, transportation, scheduling, or other barriers to traditional in-person programming.
Get in Touch
Let's explore what's possible
We would be honored to introduce you more fully to our work and explore opportunities for collaboration, educational exchange, or future programming related to brain health and Food as Medicine.