NutriShan

The more stressed you are, the less your body will actually digest your food.

It doesn’t matter if your meal is organic, gluten-free, or perfectly macro-balanced, if you eat it in fight-or-flight, your body’s not absorbing it.

When you’re stressed, blood flow moves away from your gut and toward your muscles and brain.
Your stomach acid drops, enzymes slow, and food literally sits there fermenting, cue the bloat, reflux, or fullness that won’t quit.

💡 If you’re really stressed, here’s what I recommend:
1️⃣ Wait to eat until you feel calmer- your body digests best when it feels safe.
2️⃣ Have a smoothie or soup- easier to break down when digestion is sluggish.
3️⃣ Take 5 slow breaths before eating- simple but powerful.

You can’t heal your gut if your nervous system is on edge.

✨ Your body doesn’t just need nutrients, it needs calm to use them.

✨Gut Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes I’m Making This Year

1️⃣ Cabbage is one of the most underrated gut healers, its glutamine content helps soothe the gut lining, and miso adds fermented probiotics that support digestion. This dish hits the sweet spot of comfort + microbiome love.

2️⃣ Brussels Sprouts are packed with prebiotic fiber that feeds your good bacteria. Smash + roast them and you get fiber, crunch, antioxidants, and blood-sugar support, it’s basically a gut-friendly French fry.

3️⃣Olive Oil Cake (for the sweet tooth) oil keeps blood sugar steadier than butter and provides polyphenols that reduce inflammation. Apples bring soluble fiber (hello, happy microbiome), and warm spices like cinnamon support digestion and insulin balance.

Head to my stories to check out the 3 amazing recipes I’ll be using this holiday.

No guilt or restriction. These swaps won’t hurt your belly… or your goals 🎃 👻