87. I Love Coffee, But Should I Be Avoiding Caffeine? The Impacts of Caffeine on Physical and Mental Health

Ever wondered if your daily coffee habit might be hindering your health goals? This episode dives deep into the science of caffeine and its surprising effects on our bodies and minds.We’ll explore the hidden pitfalls of caffeine consumption, unpacking how it can impact everything from sleep quality and anxiety to nutrient absorption and bone health.  Learn how to navigate your love for coffee while making informed choices to support your overall well-being.Topics discussed in this episode include:🤵🏻 What a wedding crasher and caffeine have in common💥 The surprising impact coffee actually has on energy levels☕ 6 ways caffeine intake is impacting your physical and mental health🚩 My personal and professional recommendation for caffeine limits as a Registered Dietitian💊 Hidden sources of caffeine you may have no idea you’re consumingResources mentioned:> Listen to my gentle nutrition series on The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast (episodes 30-39)>The Nourishing Menus Workshop is no longer open for enrollment. However, you can get access to my Gently Nourished nutrition course for FREE when you join The Stonger Collective (TSC). TSC is a workouts & wellness app specifically for Christian women that helps you bridge the gap between faith and your total body health journey.Get on the TSC private waitlist HERE, and tell them I referred you. (My waitlisters get access to TSC before it opens to the public 😉😉.)Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!>>> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.