Reclaiming Wellness – Food for Thought:
The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health
When: Thursday, August 27th, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:15 PM)
Where: Rafiki Coalition, 601 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA, 94124
What we eat affects far more than our physical health—it also plays a powerful role in our mood, energy, focus, and emotional well-being.
In this engaging presentation, Karter Louis explores the hidden impact of highly processed foods while sharing practical strategies for building a healthier pantry, making informed food choices, and creating sustainable habits that nourish both the body and mind for lasting mental and physical wellness.
Karter Louis Bio
Karter Louis is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized food systems advocate exploring the connection between what we eat and how we feel.
With over two decades building restaurants and championing farm-to-table eating, he teaches simple, sustainable strategies for healthier kitchens and whole, minimally processed meals.
Karter co-founded Samovar Tea Lounge (San Francisco), Hillbilly Tea (Louisville), and Soul Slice (Oakland). His philosophy: good food should nourish body and mind, celebrate community, and be accessible to everyone.
