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Mary Brooks, M.Ed. Nutrition, is a fatigue, gut and thyroid expert. She had her own personal health journey including thyroid cancer and an addiction to sleeping pills. Today Mary is healthy, happy, sleeps well, and takes no prescription drugs.
In this episode we discuss Mary’s top tips for balancing blood sugar and optimizing cortisol so you can sleep better tonight.
“When it comes to blood sugar, if you have a protein, fat, and fiber that meal is going to hit your bloodstream in a much less chaotic way.”
01:11 What is the relationship between blood sugar, cortisol, and sleep?
05:05 The starting point and best two things you can do to get your circadian rhythm realigned and back on track for a consistent night of sleep
13:09 Recommended breakfast foods when you’re avoiding the “typical breakfast foods” due to an autoimmune diet
19:45 Optimal timing of other meals throughout the day to ensure you’re getting a good night of sleep and keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the night
24:47 Is it worth getting a device to test your blood sugar?
27:58 Mary’s thoughts on a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting (IF), and counting macros
Mary’s website: https://fuelbetterformula.com/
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