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The Dr. Hyman Show

Encore: Eat Smart: Quality Foods to Improve Sleep and Reduce Stress

Dec 30, 2024
Dr. Cindy Geyer, a functional medicine expert, and Dr. Elissa Epel, a leading researcher on stress, dive deep into the Pegan diet and its impact on sleep and stress relief. They discuss how food influences health, tackling issues like obesity and diabetes by focusing on nutrient-dense options. The conversation reveals the intricate link between chronic stress and poor sleep, alongside practical tips for enhancing sleep quality. They also highlight lifestyle changes that promote a healthier, more balanced life, emphasizing the power of mindful eating.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dietary choices significantly influence our biology and overall health, making quality nutrient-dense foods essential for optimal functioning.
  • The gut-skin axis underscores the importance of gut health in impacting skin clarity and promoting healthy aging through probiotics.

Deep dives

Food as Medicine

Food serves as vital information that programs the biology of the body with every bite consumed. It is critical to recognize that dietary choices impact not only energy levels but also various bodily functions, including microbiome health and immune responses. Engaging with food from a perspective of quality means choosing nutrient-dense options while avoiding ultra-processed items. This understanding emphasizes the necessity of personalizing one's diet according to individual needs, which may vary widely from low-carb to vegan preferences.

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