Being Better Blog
Foods, Fat, and Phases
I know that food can be a trigger for a LOT of people, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past year, it’s that food isn’t just fuel. It’s INFORMATION for your body.
And when it comes to the menstrual cycle and fertility, you ovulate when your body feels safe. And it will feel safe if it’s given good INFORMATION about its environment.
Why I’m Kicking My Coffee Habit
Truth be told, I’ve always known that caffeine/coffee/espresso is addicting. I remember my dad going through phases of “no coffee” and he would have these major withdrawl symptoms. Headaches and moodiness seemed to be rough on him.
My coffee addiction started slowly but progressed due to long days (and nights) in grad school, followed by long days in the clinic, followed by a growing love for sitting in the morning and chatting with friends, holding onto a warm cup of coffee and coconut or oat milk.