Feeling overwhelmed? Work deadlines piling up, endless appointments, and your car refusing to start. We've all been there. 🤷🏻‍♀️

And when that happens... what’s more tempting than snuggling up on the couch with a gigantic bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream? 

But emotional eating doesn't have to be a big problematic issue. There's no rule saying food is only supposed to be fuel for our bodies. For most of us, it's much more than that. It's like a warm, comforting hug for your soul—the taste, the textures, the whole experience of indulging in your favorite dishes. 

So, if you find yourself reaching for a snack when you're feeling a bit low, don't worry. It can be completely normal. Feeling guilty only adds to your stress levels. It becomes a concern when it becomes a mindless habit or your only way of coping with emotions. 

Learn to build a healthy relationship with emotional eating in this new episode ▶️ Feel-Good Food: Stress-Busting Snacks and the Truth About Emotional Eating 

Key points:

[00:00:01] Introduction

[00:01:20] Let food give you a big, delicious, comforting hug for your soul

[00:02:31] Removing the stigma around emotional eating & 3 tips to manage it

[00:04:29] Melt stress away with Dark Chocolate Banana Bites

[00:07:29] Rosemary Hummus With Crunchy Veggies

[00:09:34] Nourishing Kale Pineapple Smoothie

 #DocVenus #FitFoodieMD #mindfuleating #healthyrecipes

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When I first started as a fitness competitor, I was so organized about my food. I'd plan my meals, prep them, and stash them in the freezer. Then, each morning, I'd fill up my trusty water bottle, grab a frozen meal, and head out the door – feeling oh so healthy.  

I had good intentions, but I later realized I was missing the mark in one big way. I WAS USING A BUNCH OF PLASTIC. ♻️🚯

And what's hiding in all that BPA-free plastic? Potentially harmful chemicals can still leach into your food and drink, causing inflammation and interfering with fitness goals. 

But NO MORE. I'm Dr. Venus, and today, I'll share the simple kitchen swaps that helped me reduce plastic use. (And I hope they help you, too!)

WATCH 𝘿𝙧. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙨: 𝙊𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 ▶️ Breaking Up with Plastic: My Journey From Clingy to Clean Living

Key points:

[00:00:01] Introduction

[00:01:46] What's hiding in all that BPA-free plastic?

[00:03:29] Plastic offender #1: Bisphenol A 

[00:03:55] Plastic offender #2: Phthalates

[00:04:09] Plastic offender #3: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) = ‘the forever chemicals’

[00:05:19] Watch out for fancy terms 

[00:05:52] When silicone might not be a great option 

[00:06:58] Start a food storage facelift

[00:08:01] Swap to reusable bottles

[00:08:44] Water pitcher purging

#plasticfree #endocrine #health 

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What I Eat in a Day:  The “No Meal Prep” Edition

Sometimes it can be more helpful to not just hear tips, but to see real life examples. So today, I'm taking you along to show what I really eat when I don't have prepped meals on hand. 

This isn't some celebrity diet from a glossy magazine, this is the real deal. 

So get ready, my fit foodie fam! 

From on-the-run breakfasts to restaurant dinners, I’m giving you an inside look at how I nourish my body and stay on track with my goals, even with no elaborate meal planning. Let's dive in!

WATCH 𝘿𝙧. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙨: 𝙊𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 ▶️ What I Eat in a Day: The “No Meal Prep” Edition

Key points:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:01:29] Healthy breakfast on the run

[00:03:04] The power trio for mid morning snack

[00:03:45] Eating out for lunch - healthy hack!

[00:05:10] Mid-afternoon snack and protein pitstop

[00:06:10] Clean-eating tip for dinner out

#DocVenus #FitFoodieMD #NoMealPrep

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