92. I used to eat these "healthy" foods every day (big mistake)

Nov 25, 2025

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I used to start my mornings with almond milk lattes, low-fat yogurt, and a protein bar.

All "healthy" choices, right?

Wrong.

Turns out, those foods were spiking my blood sugar, tanking my energy by 10am, and keeping me constantly hungry.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the most popular "health foods" that are secretly sabotaging your energy, hormones, and weight loss and what to eat instead.

🎧 What you'll learn:

The biggest coffee mistake moms make ☕
Why "low-fat" usually means "high sugar"
What oat and almond milk labels don't tell you
How your morning smoothie might be working against you
The sneaky sugar hiding in protein bars
My go-to swaps for dressings, cereals, granola, and yogurt

The foods you start your day with set the tone for your energy, cravings, and mood.

Listen now and stop letting "healthy" labels fool you.

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