Jess Cording

The book has a whole section on specific foods and nutrients.

But if nothing else, just having balanced meals, you will be shocked at what a difference that can make.

Because when we're having a balance of protein, fat,

and carbohydrates at our meals, that's supporting stable blood sugar.

And that is a key aspect of our mental well-being because when our blood sugar is regulated, everything else works better too.

Listen, I'm Italian.

I'm never going to tell someone not to eat pasta.

But as a dietician, I will tell you, you're going to get the most bang from your buck with that pasta if you're pairing it with some proteins.

Maybe add some chicken, some shrimp, or check out one of the chickpea or other legume-based pastas for more protein.

Yeah.

So movement, there is so much research there, whether it's, you know, a walk or a more vigorous activity.

In the book, I interviewed a few people who are personal trainers about specific types of movement that can be especially helpful.

So, you know, there's that saying, like, don't know where I first saw this, but it's like, if you are stressed, take a walk.

If you're anxious, take a walk.

If you're sad, take a walk.

Like, I think there is something to that.

And the research does support it.

Yeah.

So I'll give you two really quick.

So one that's a little less woo-woo is to just clean out your space.