[Nutrition, Hormones & Gut Health] Food is fuel (caffeine is not)

For part 2 of this mini-series with Mindy, we will be focusing on the importance of the food you eat to your energy levels. Caffeine is something that all of us tend to consume these days whether it be through coffee, tea, or energy drinks, but it is not a band-aid for poor sleep and poor eating habits. 

We’ll be discussing the types of foods that you should be eating, food timing around workouts, the role of sleep on your body's energy levels, and much more. 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[2:15] Why is having a healthy balance of macro and micronutrients important for your energy levels?

[7:10] When your body is not getting energy from the food that you have just consumed, where is the energy coming from?

[16:25] What micronutrients play a large role in your energy?

[18:20] How can sleep impact your food intake during the day?

[31:08] Do you need to stop eating at a specific time at night?

[32:45] Does eating within a specific time window post-workout have an impact on your recovery?

[38:00] Do pre-workouts have a significant impact on performance for the average person?

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