S4 E2: Should you still eat if you’re not hungry? Low appetite, hunger cues, how cortisol, your gut + blood sugar connects with your appetite

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S4 E2: Should you still eat if you're not hungry? Low appetite, hunger cues, how cortisol, your gut + blood sugar connects with your appetite
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In this episode, I dive into all things hunger and appetite. Do you find that you lack a consistent appetite? Or find that certain times of the day you aren’t hungry at all and other times of the day you’re starving? What about the push to eating a higher protein diet to those who seemingly can’t stomach that larger volume of food?

I’m diving into some of the reasons and “root causes” as to why you may be struggling with lack of a consistent appetite and how not eating enough throughout the day can be a big contributor to middle of the night waking, as well as a sluggish metabolism. When you chronically under-eat and don’t fuel and nourish your body properly, your metabolism down regulates.

Episode Recap:

  • The role of cortisol + cortisol imbalances with hunger + satiety. 
  • How gut pathogens like H. Pylori + SIBO affect appetite 
  • Nutrient deficiencies like low Vitamin D, low Zinc, B12, Iron, Magnesium + the link to low appetite 
  • Meal timing strategies to help get your appetite back

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**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

More about The Fueled & Free Podcast:

Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Holistic Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women’s health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.

Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more. New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about working with Margaret, head to https://fueledandfree.com.

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