Have you ever felt like your mood, focus, and energy are all over the place, and you cannot quite figure out why? It can be frustrating when you are doing your best with healthy eating, but something still feels off mentally and physically.

A lot of the advice out there focuses on cutting things out, following strict plans, or chasing the latest supplement trend. But what if supporting your brain health started with adding more of what your body actually needs instead of taking things away?

In this episode, Amanda Ashcraft and Ann Kent, co-authors of The Brain Plate, dive into how nutritional science influences food, mood, and behavior. They discuss the gut-brain connection, the importance of balancing blood sugar for sustained energy, and how fueling your body properly supports both mental and physical well-being.

We also touch on supplement safety, dive into what supplement facts really mean, and share a grounded approach to nourishing your body without the confusion of trends.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How fueling your body properly supports cognitive function, especially with carbohydrates
• Why intuitive eating is essential to rebuilding trust with your body and hunger cues
• How to think about ADHD support in ways that make mealtime easier
• Simple, sustainable approaches to midlife nutrition without restrictive diets
• What to prioritize before adding supplements, and how to figure out what your body really needs

If you're trying to better understand your energy, mood, or focus, this episode gives you practical advice on how to nourish your body and mind for lasting health.

Let’s rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria

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Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

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