I’m Jess—Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Bloodwork Specialist, and Quantum Energy Healer—and today we’re trading “comfort food” for nervous-system food. As we move into autumn, your gut (where ~90% of serotonin is made) is begging for seasonal support. In this episode I share the simple good-mood foods I use with clients and at home to steady blood sugar, ease anxiety, and brighten focus—without giving up cozy.
Inside:
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Root veg (pumpkin, beets, squash) to smooth the mood roller-coaster
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Apples, pears, cranberries & pomegranate for gut + lymph + brain clarity
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Ancient grains without the “grain brain” crash (and what to pair them with)
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Leafy greens for magnesium (nature’s chill pill)
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Nuts & seeds (hello omega-3s + zinc) for hormones + resilience
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Spices that warm and regulate: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric
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2 quick recipes: Golden Pumpkin Lentil Soup & Spiced Cocoa Mood Latte
If you’re navigating perimenopause, stress, or “grumpy pants” season—this one’s your cozy, science-backed reset.
If it helps, leave 5⭐ and share with a friend who needs a mood lift today. 💛
Educational only; not medical advice.
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