[Ep. 299] The Connection Between Processed Foods & Trauma

Why do we crave junk food when we’re stressed? In this episode, Luis explores how trauma and chronic stress deplete the body, driving us toward processed foods for quick hits of serotonin and temporary relief. He explains the three categories of foods—stimulants, depressants, and balancers—how each affects our emotional state, and why balancing foods are essential for true regulation.Luis also shares his top three nutrition tips for nervous system balance and reads an excerpt from his upcoming book Food Therapy.You can read about, and register for, the upcoming webinar "Disordered Eating — A Somatic Approach" here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/disordered-eating-webinar You can read more about, and register for, the upcoming 6 month "Embodied Nutrition" program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at [email protected]