Burnt Out

Eating healthy isn't just good for your body, it's good for your brain... but you already knew that. Didn't you?  Sometimes it just takes a reminder for us to get on the healthy eating track or have fallen off it for a bit. I know I need a reminder at least once a week to make sure I am at least TRYING to make the right food choices for my brain and my stress levels.  It's hard because I love ice cream. A lot. I have been tempted for years to become an ice cream connoisseur!  But the truth is, comfort foods are bad for stress and can lead you to feeling burnt out. Comfort foods make us feel lethargic and less able to deal with stressors that occur. Foods to Avoid Foods to avoid when you really need to deal with some stressors would those high-fat foods like meats and cheeses and, of course, ice cream.  Caffeine is a big one too. I love coffee and it makes for a fantastic routine in the mornings, but if I'm ever in a high-stress time or I'm attempting to avoid burnout, caffeine is one of the first to go. In fa