Summer schedules are chaotic—between travel, hot weather, and shifting routines, it’s easy for nutrition to fall off track. In this episode, Jess shares her go-to summer staples and one major takeaway from her own biofeedback last year: don’t underestimate the power of a solid snack.

You'll walk away with simple ideas for energizing meals and snacks that actually work with busy, real-life days—plus a few surprising tips on hydration, blood sugar, and why summer carbs aren’t the enemy.

• Why summer throws off your eating rhythm—and what to do about it

• How post-meal energy dips are really your body asking for fuel (not more coffee)

• Jess’s favorite on-the-go snack combos and drive-thru wins

• A quick breakdown of glycemic load vs. glycemic index

• How to simplify nutrition without sacrificing energy or fullness

Use your post-meal energy as a guide—if you’re crashing, it might not be about caffeine. It might be about blood sugar.

Learn why carbs aren't the enemy, how glycemic load impacts your energy, and why sodium matters for summer hydration.

Nutrition should add to your life, not complicate it. A little planning (like stashing snacks or mapping out simple meals) can go a long way in keeping you fueled—not frazzled—this summer.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
• Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
• Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com