The healthily journal
Thoughts, explanations and perspectives to help you make sense of health, happiness, and food — without the overwhelm.
How the Beginning and End of Your Day Can Transform Cravings, Energy, and Sleep
Food cravings and low energy aren’t about personality failings. They’re shaped by sleep, hormones, and how we begin and end our day. This article explores how sleep quality, cortisol, and a balanced breakfast influence appetite, blood sugar, and food choices — and offers gentle, realistic strategies to support energy and cravings without rigid food rules.
Eating Is Emotional: Understanding Emotional Eating Without Shame
We all eat emotionally. From stress and boredom to joy and comfort, emotions influence our food choices far more than we realise. This blog unpacks the biology behind emotional eating and invites a kinder, more sustainable relationship with food.
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