Jun 2
18m 46s
Summer schedules are chaotic—between travel, hot weather, and shifting routines, it’s easy for nutrition to fall off track. In this episode, Jess shares her go-to summer staples and one major takeaway from her own biofeedback last year: don’t underestimate the power of a solid snack.
You'll walk away with simple ideas for energizing meals and snacks that actually work with busy, real-life days—plus a few surprising tips on hydration, blood sugar, and why summer carbs aren’t the enemy.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:Why summer throws off your eating rhythm—and what to do about it
How post-meal energy dips are really your body asking for fuel (not more coffee)
Jess’s favorite on-the-go snack combos and drive-thru wins
A quick breakdown of glycemic load vs. glycemic index
How to simplify nutrition without sacrificing energy or fullness
Use your post-meal energy as a guide—if you’re crashing, it might not be about caffeine. It might be about blood sugar.
🧠 Nerdy Nutrition Nugget:Learn why carbs aren't the enemy, how glycemic load impacts your energy, and why sodium matters for summer hydration.
🧭 Value Compass:Nutrition should add to your life, not complicate it. A little planning (like stashing snacks or mapping out simple meals) can go a long way in keeping you fueled—not frazzled—this summer.
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