Why Is Stress Wrecking Your Gut Health? | The Dietitan's Table S2E19

Can stress wreck your gut health? Absolutely, and most people do not realize how deeply stress can affect digestion, hunger cues, nutrient absorption, and overall well-being.In this episode of The Dietitian’s Table, Joy the Dietitian sits down with Bianca, actress and entertainment expert, to talk about the real connection between stress, gut health, digestion, and nutrition. Together, they break down how chronic stress can impact the digestive system, trigger uncomfortable gut symptoms, change appetite signals, and even affect iron absorption.They explore how stress hormones can send confusing hunger cues that make you feel hungry, lose your appetite, crave certain foods, or feel disconnected from what your body actually needs. Joy also explains how stress may contribute to bloating, stomach discomfort, digestive issues, and changes in eating habits over time.This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with stress eating, emotional eating, digestive problems, low energy, or feeling like their gut health gets worse during stressful periods of life.