Episode 25 - "Carbs, Fats, Fruit and Sleep: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered"

What We CoveredThis episode is a deep dive into the nutrition questions I hear most often, and the answers are more nuanced than the headlines make them sound. Specifically, we covered:Carrots and simple carbs. Fruit. Why variety beats ranking every time.Natural sweeteners. Plant fats versus animal fats. Protein before bed. Protein powder for midlife women. Tart cherry juice. Key TakeawaysFood context is everything.Variety in fruit is the goal.Natural sweeteners still behave like sweeteners. Leucine is the signal for muscle building. Tart cherry supports sleep from two directions.Your nervous system is part of the picture.MentionedMontmorency tart cherry capsules (400 to 500 mg extract, taken 30 to 60 minutes before bed)Whey protein isolate (look for third-party tested options with at least 2.5 grams of leucine per serving)Monk fruit drops and pure stevia leaf as lower-sugar sweetener optionsProtein Without Obsession: Free Guide. If the protein conversation resonated with you and you want to go deeper without the overwhelm, this guide is where to start.Sleep Wellness Protocol: Free Guide. If you've been chasing a good night's rest without success, you're definitely in the right place.   More Resources for YouIf this episode sparked something, here is where to go next.Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. Leave a review. If this podcast is helping you think differently about food and your body, a rating and review makes it possible for more women to find it. It takes two minutes and it genuinely matters.Subscribe and share this episode. Send it to the woman in your life who is doing everything right and still feels like something is off. She needs this conversation.More Resources for You:Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn