@eatswithalee
AleTook years to figure out, but I’d do it again. <3 1. Warm, nutrient-dense meals > cold salads and crackers ➡️ Food is information. Warm, real food nourishes our hormones & is so much easier to digest — which means less bloating, more grounding, & stronger satiety signals to the brain. (Huge for emotional eaters.) 2. Hydrating with minerals > another afternoon coffee ➡️ Sodium, potassium, + vitamin C are real energy boosts, whereas that second coffee too late in the day stresses the adrenals, ramps up inflammation, & throws hormones out of balance downstream. 3. Small daily detox support > crash cleanses ➡️ Gentle, sustainable detox practices (like bitters, warm teas, sauna, movement, & castor oil packs) keep the liver, lymph, & gut clearing toxins without swinging between overload & depletion. 4. Ingredient prepping real food > snacking and grazing on processed foods ➡️ Setting aside 30–60 minutes to prep real food = giving yourself options that love you back. Most of the time, we reach for what doesn't support us simply because it's available. 5. Wind down routine > endless scrolling ➡️ Sleep is free medicine for your gut, hormones, & nervous system. Turning your room into a sanctuary (comfy pillows, essential oils, calming nighttime rituals like journaling, tea, or skincare) gently signals your brain to wind down. 6. Nourishing carbs + fiber > low-carb obsession ➡️ Carbs fuel thyroid function, hormone production, & gut microbiome diversity. Fiber feeds your good bacteria & keeps elimination on track. Women especially thrive with nourishing carbs — & eating them at night can help calm cortisol for better sleep. 7. True nervous system work > red light & calling it a day ➡️ Legs up the wall & red light therapy are amazing tools, but true nervous system healing goes deeper. Journaling, breathwork, creative expression, voice notes, crying when you need to — these move emotional energy through the body, instead of trapping it in symptoms. 8. Honoring my cycle > pushing through the same workouts every day ➡️ Women aren’t meant to push through the same workouts 24/7. Working with your cycle supports cortisol balance, recovery, & hormone harmony. 9. Eating full-fat, nourishing fats > fearing fat ➡️ Healthy fats (like those from olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, & salmon) are building blocks for hormones. & choosing full-fat options gives you more fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), better satiety, & steadier blood sugar. 10. Prioritizing joy & life > being held hostage by health rules ➡️ Chronic stress from perfectionism is just as harmful as any food intolerance. Laughter, connection, play — they regulate your nervous system in ways no "perfect" routine EVER could!!!! #nervoussystemregulation #guthealth #hormonesupport #wellnesstips #functionalmedicine #healthcoach
On the profile · Apr 27, 2025, 22:21