#106 - Real Life Examples How Healthy Foods Can Inflame The Crap Out of Us!

Ever wonder why your “clean” meals sometimes make you feel bloated, puffy, or downright awful? In this fierce, honest episode, Louise, as one of the world’s leading health, fitness, and performance experts, breaks down how even the healthiest habits can backfire during perimenopause. She shares raw, real-life examples of how stress, impacts of changing hormones, and food timing collide and what to do when your once-perfect routine suddenly stops working. From alcohol pairings and carb choices to HRV tracking, blood sugar hacks, and nervous system health, this episode is packed with “aha” moments for active women and female runners who want to stay strong, lean, and balanced without losing their joy (or their nachos).You’ll learn why “healthy” snacks can secretly spike inflammation, make your blood sugar erratic, how HRV can reveal hidden stress, and why balancing carbs, fats, and protein in the right portions and at the right time of day can make or break your energy, mood, physique, long-term health and performance.Link to check out the Daily Nutritional Support (DNS) Shake mentioned (go to “Supplements” → “Daily Nutritional Support”) https://equi.life?irad=859795&irmp=3644194 Learn & level up with my free nutrition guide and award-winning Badass Breakthrough Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Promo code LOUISE saves on all future orders!Link to our FullScript where you can see our curated best supplement picks & save 20% off: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-start Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(4:38) How hormone shifts change everything(7:52) Why running harder can backfire(9:24) What HRV reveals about your stress(15:25) When alcohol and “clean” food don’t mix(29:22) The muffin mistake that triggered inflammation(33:40) How stress amplifies your body’s response(38:22) Why food timing and ratios matter(43:02) Louise’s recovery and lessons learned(47:47) Why managing inflammation is a full-body strategy(50:35) What to look for in a protein powder(55:31) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.