301. How Bad Food Steals Our Ability to Choose Good Food

Blood sugar chaos, relentless cravings, and afternoon crashes—what if it's not your willpower, but your biology? In this episode, we explore how blood sugar dysregulation and gut dysbiosis create a vicious cycle that literally steals our ability to choose nourishing foods, and why this has become a metabolic crisis since 2020. Learn four simple, science-backed tweaks that can break the cycle and get your brain back on your team!

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RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)

• Eating Vegetables First Regardless of Eating Speed Has a Significant Reducing Effect on Blood Glucose and Insulin, pubmed.gov
• Gen Z's Circadian Meal Hack: Why Eating Dinner Earlier is the Clean Eating Power Move, pureplatesstl.com
• 8 Simple Snacks That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar, webmd.com
• From Dysbiosis to Longevity: A Narrative Review Into the Gut Microbiome's Impact on Aging, biomedcentral.com

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DISCLAIMER

Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of our physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions we may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.

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