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What you eat impacts YOUR brain function, your body, and your mind. There is no "right diet" as everyone is different. Your history is unique and so is your brain and body. The fact is that diet has an impact on mood, mental health, behavior, energy level, immune system, focus, sleep, vision, performance ....really, everything! No wonder the gut is also called the little brain - it is connected to everything. Here are a few things that impact a lot of clients: - refined sugar - alcohol - preservative - anything artificial How to get started? If you are struggling with any health issues - start with an anti-inflammatory diet and ideally, talk to a certified nutritionist (mine is @derekjohnsonnutrition) Happy Sunday #xpandhealth

Do you know that the Gut-Brain romance is your most important relationship? Why is it important to understand what you eat? Because what you eat affects your mind too. Your brain can affect the gut but the gut — and, thus, what you eat — can also impact the brain. The gut produces over 90 percent of your body's serotonin and about 50 percent of your body's dopamine — two neurotransmitters responsible for regulating your mood. So it stands to reason that when your gut is out of whack (imbalance caused by poor nutrition), the neurotransmitters aren't produced as efficiently, thereby negatively affecting your mental health. Your brain is a growing organ and the choices you make every day, like the foods you eat and how you move your body, greatly impact the health of your brain. I'm grateful for Nutritional Cleansing, a healthy lifestyle that has served me and my health very well for 9 years. Let's connect! Brandt #gutbrainaxis #gutbrainconnection

Our gut is not just about food. It's about the toxins we have inside, too. Gut health impacts our: - Mental health - Hormones - Immune system - Skin - Energy levels But, there's good news! We can heal our gut naturally. How? 1. Eat whole foods 2. Avoid toxins 3. Eat probiotics 4. Get quality sleep 5. Manage stress Small changes today = big changes tomorrow. It’s through the simplest things that we can feel better than ever.

🏋️♀️ Going through emotional trauma? Prioritize your well-being with strength training and balanced nutrition: 1. 💪 Boost your mood: Engage in strength training to release hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and melatonin, which regulate emotions and promote mental well-being. 2. 🥗 Nourish your body: Focus on balanced nutrition to support hormone balance and overall health, especially during challenging times. 3. 🧘♀️ Take charge of your health: Combat spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges by prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional strength through regular exercise and proper nutrition. Empower yourself to overcome emotional trauma and build resilience by investing in your health and well-being starting today. If you want personalised advice then check out my programmes at www.coreatafitness.com #emotionalhealth #strengthtraining #balancednutrition #selfcare #womenshealth #femalefitness #personalcoach #coreatafitness #dubaifitnesscoach #womenover30

Willpower is a resource capable of being depleted. Our brains are wired for life preserving activities which are: Avoid pain Seek pleasure Rest as much as possible. Whenever we embark on a new thing, there’s an initial high and when things don’t happen fast enough, mind drama sets in. When you think about giving up certain foods, what thoughts come to mind? Do you think… “I can’t do that.” “Now’s not a good time.” “It’s too hard.” “So and so’s party is this weekend and I’ll have nothing to eat.” “Everything in moderation.” “I can’t live without (bread, pasta, alcohol, cheese, etc.).” “It’s more stressful to do this.” “It’s more work than it’s worth.” “What’s the point? I’m just going to eat this anyway.” “I can’t live like this.” These thoughts aren’t congruent with creating health. To take a dietary reset, you need to change the way you think about eating and drinking or not eating and drinking. You need to believe… “It’s safe to not eat this.” “I can do this today.” “Now is as good a time as any.” “My body deserves a break.” “It’s okay for me to not eat the cake at so and so’s party.” “I can participate and not drink.” “This is just what I do.” Remember… Thoughts create results. Thank your primitive brain for keeping you alive and let your frontal lobe create some new thoughts around your food and drink. Up till now, what thoughts have you been thinking about ditching certain foods? Going forward, what do you want to think instead?

MExercise and Good Nutrition is My Medication 💊 Don’t Worry Be Happy How Do You Manage Stress? Public Health England 66% of adults in the West Midlands are overweight or obese Roughly one in six youth have obesity We host workshops aimed at fostering a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between stress, mental health, gut health, and nutrition for individuals, organisations, and communities. Stress can contribute to weight gain in several ways. When people are stressed, they may be more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as overeating, consuming high-calorie comfort foods, or skipping exercise. Additionally, stress can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to increased levels of cortisol, which is associated with weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area. Furthermore, stress can interfere with sleep patterns, and inadequate sleep is also linked to weight gain. Overall, managing stress effectively is important for maintaining a healthy weight. #eatright #wellbeing #instagood #love #fashion #exercise #lifestyle