Mar 20, 2026
I do like Desire in Netflix, The Sandman. What a rascal. What does this have to do with foods that support gut health? A lot more than I thought. Balancing your need for a cherry cheesecake versus you know you are going to have a hard time sleeping because of the sugar in your system.
Not to mention what it does to your gut microbiome.
It is hard to make that choice. Because I really want that
cheesecake. Or burger. Or that Peach soda I found at an
international market. 2 liter bottle. Yeah, I was a little jumpy
for a few days.
So in this episode, I do have a few words to say about desire,
the feeling. Not the one in Netflix's The Sandman. But honestly,
there is a relationship. Desire gets you amped up willing to do the
things you shouldn't.
You know you shouldn't. Next thing you know, a half bucket of
chicken and all of the Cole slaw is gone. Then living with
shame, regret, and rumblings in your tummy.
The food items that I mention will help the good microbiomes
to feel better, have support and send communication to your
brain.
That is a good thing. In the long term, a life affirming
choice.
But like the song says, I'm only human.
In case you missed the prior episode, the British Nutrition Foundation has an explainer article about the brain - gut connections and recommendations on the food you could be eating. The food info is toward the bottom of the site.
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Resources Mentioned:
In case you missed the prior episode, the British Nutrition Foundation has an explainer article about the brain - gut connections and recommendations on the food you could be eating. The food info is toward the bottom of the site.
The Arthritis Foundation has a downloadable shopping list of
foods you can use when you are in the store and want to make better
choices. Some of those bad bugs contribute to inflammation in the
body.
From UCSD also known as the University of San Diego is a PDF
on seven fermented foods that also
includes recipes on how to use them.
Emergency Resources
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text
838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving
overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the
Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for
free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates
independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or
WhatsApp as a means of contact.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.