Have you ever considered how much the stress you're carrying might be affecting your physical health, not just your mental well-being?
Chronic stress is something so many of us live with every day, often without realizing just how much it's taking a toll on our bodies. And sometimes, the everyday habits we turn to when life feels overwhelming can make things even harder on our health.
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the changes Bill and I have been making after realizing just how closely stress, blood pressure, and our everyday food choices can be connected.
We'll talk about why I believe what we eat matters when we're dealing with chronic stress, why we've been making the switch to better-quality grass-fed beef, how we're moving away from processed lunch meats, and some surprisingly simple ways to add more antioxidant-rich foods into everyday meals.
You'll also get practical ideas for making healthier choices easier, from batch-cooking chicken and freezing homemade soups to adding freeze-dried kale and antioxidant-rich blueberries to foods and drinks.
My hope is that you'll walk away encouraged to take a few simple steps toward supporting your health, even in the middle of a busy and stressful life.
Because improving your food and simplifying your life doesn't have to happen all at once. Sometimes the smallest changes are a really good place to begin.
And this conversation isn't over! I'll be sharing more of the changes we've been making and the things we've been learning in upcoming episodes.
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About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
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If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase