Mary Sheila Gonnella is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Educator who helps people who are suffering from the effects and complications of high blood sugar, which can range from gut health, sleep issues, digestion problems, and weight gain, just to name a few. She is also the author of the book “The Breakfast Report”.

To learn more about Mary Sheila Gonnella visit her website: https://www.occidentalnutrition.com/

Things I Do To make me feel better: http://www.chantelrayway.com/tired

Video version: https://youtu.be/Amw--wDs4Dk  

 Anti-Cancer Smoothie Recipe: https://chantelrayway.com/anticancersmoothie/

CRW PODCAST QUESTIONS

Q1 - 5:49

My mood swings have been OUT OF CONTROL lately and I have been doing research trying to figure out what is going on because I don’t have anything going on in my life that would justify this moodiness. I have been reading a lot about gut health, and gut feelings, and am intrigued. Do you believe that our gut truly affects our mood, and how does this work?

 

-Liz in Cooperstown

Q2 - 7:27

 I am a recovering sugar addict, and a mom of one. I want to know how to curb my sugar cravings and eat healthier in general! BUT, I get hung up on the fact that I have Oral Allergy Syndrome which causes my body to be oversensitive to the pollen in most fresh fruits and veggies. I get an allergic reaction including throat and tongue swelling. Common foods I cant have are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, plums, carrots, green beans, and celery. Help!!!

-Mira. (Sounds like Mee-ruh), Eau Claire, WI

 Q3 - 11:32

I can NOT shake this funk I am feeling! I haven’t felt like myself in months. I am tired all the time, even though I am getting the same amount of sleep I’ve always got. I have been following your 80/20 principle and eating clean 80% of the time, and have even been keeping an eye on my gluten and dairy. I had my doctor run a panel and he said that everything looked completely normal. What could be wrong?

 -Angel in Harrisonburg

 Q4 - 14:14

I am trying so hard to get more sleep because everyone tells me how important it is when I am trying to lose weight, but I just can’t seem to make myself go to bed early! I try to get in bed around 9 and usually end up staring at my ceiling or my phone until atleast 11pm or almost

midnight. Sleeping in is not an option for me, so I need to figure out how I can make myself go to bed earlier and sleep through the night.

* Brenna in Massachusetts

 Q5 - 16:28

I read online that being outside and getting sunlight will help with my gut health which I think is CRAZY! I have no idea how the two are connected, but I am wondering how I can implement this, how much time do I need to spend outside to enjoy the benefits of sunlight and fresh air, and do you have any tips to squeeze this into my day?

* Michelle in Hampton

Q6 - 19:11

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue, and I am trying to figure out how to get a handle on it the natural way. What are some foods that I should be focusing on eating, and what are the foods that I should be avoiding? Are there any natural supplements and vitamins that you recommend I take?

* Holly in Atlanta

 Q7 - 29:30

I am working hard to regulate my blood sugar naturally and am focusing on foods with a low glycemic index. What are some of the best things that I should be eating? Also, do you think buying organic makes a big difference?

* Katherine in SC

Q8 - 37:28

I’ve recently started making smoothies in the morning and try to squeeze as much green stuff in there as I can! A friend recommended buying frozen organic spinach, because it’s cheaper than fresh spinach AND it makes the smoothies cold and icy which I love. I am just curious if frozen spinach has all the same properties as fresh spinach? Is there any difference?

* Rachel in Columbia

Q9 - 41:06

  I’ve always heard that weight loss is 90% what you eat, and that exercise isn’t as important, but I want to start moving and trying to kick my weight loss up