EP 174: The 5 Holiday Foods to Boost Your Brain and Energy
/Want to feel energized, clear-headed, and healthy during the holidays—not just after them?
In this episode, you’ll learn the exact vegetables and herbs that make your holiday plate taste incredible while secretly protecting your brain and stress levels.
Most holiday foods leave you tired, foggy, and riding the blood-sugar roller coaster. But a few seasonal ingredients do the opposite: they stabilize your mood, support your microbiome, sharpen your focus, and give you steady, calm energy.
Imagine walking into celebrations feeling sharp, vibrant, and balanced… while at the same time bringing simple elevated dishes everyone loves.
Listen now to learn:
The vegetable that acts like “brain armor” during stress-heavy holidays
The root that boosts calm, steady energy and supports serotonin
The herb that instantly enhances focus (even through marathon conversations)
Hit play—and feel your best this holiday season.
Here are the two bonus episodes I mentioned.
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2025/7/31/ep-155-the-summer-bbq-foods-that-boost-your-brainpower
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2024/11/21/ep-118-unexpected-holiday-superfoods-and-how-to-eat-them
And if you’re grabbing fast food between the holiday busy-ness, make sure you get my 21 Fast Food Fixes. Email me at sheri@thevireolife.com and I’ll get it to you!
