Carbs, Hormones & Stress: Why Women Need Carbohydrates for Balance and Burnout Recovery with Amy Kapellar, Functional Nutritionist

In this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, I’m joined by Amy Kapellar, a Board Certified Functional Nutritionist specializing in women’s health, hormones, and stress.We explore the essential role of carbohydrates in supporting hormone health, balancing cortisol, and preventing burnout. Amy shares how to choose the best carb sources, balance them with other nutrients, and reduce the stress around eating carbs.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why carbs are critical for hormone health and stress regulation.How carbs help balance cortisol, boost energy, and prevent burnout.The difference between simple and complex carbs, and why complex carbs are key.Signs you’re not eating enough carbs for hormonal and stress support.Best times of day to eat carbs for energy, hormone balance, and better sleep.Practical tips to balance carbs with protein and fat for stable blood sugar.Easy meal and snack ideas to incorporate healthy carbs into your day.How to embrace carbs without fear and see them as a tool for wellness.✨ Links & Resources Mentioned:Amy Kapellar: Website | Instagram🎙Previous Episodes with AmyEp. 25 The 4 Pillars of Hormone Health & How to Tell if your Hormones are ImbalancedEp30 Diving Deeper into our Individual Evolving Health Stories & How to Ditch Perfectionism over the Holidays Ep 51 The Impacts That Stress Has On Your Hormones and How It Can Impact your Libido Ep 71 Cycle Syncing for Burnout Recovery: Finding Balance and Renewed Energy with Women’s Health Connect with Britt 🙌🏼Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanStress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)DISCOUNTS-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITTDisclaimer:The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...