“Why You Feel Like You’ve Tried Everything — and Still Feel Tired, Puffy, and Flat”

“The key to understanding longevity and health — basically every disease — is understanding how mitochondria work.” — Dr. Mark Hyman

I can’t tell you how many clients come to me exhausted, bloated, and foggy-headed — even after trying countless diets, gut protocols, and supplements. It’s no wonder they feel confused and frustrated.

The truth is, they may be feeding their body but not their mitochondria — the tiny powerhouses inside every cell that turn food and oxygen into energy. When your mitochondria struggle, so do you: fatigue sets in, inflammation rises, and mental clarity fades.

The good news? Small, consistent changes can make a huge difference. Once you start nourishing your mitochondria, you unlock more energy, sharper focus, and the vitality to truly thrive.

What drains them:

• Too much sugar, starch, or processed food

• Overeating or eating late at night

• Stress, lack of sleep, lack of sunlight, lack of exercise

• Exposure to pesticides, plastics, and heavy metals

Try to pull back on these things gradually, focus on one per week. You don’t need to make big sweeping changes at once. Make it sustainable!

What fuels mitochondria:

• Eat real food: Berries, herbs, nuts, wild greens, avocado, olive oil

• Protein + choline: 2 eggs daily, fish, chicken, liver in moderation

• Exercise: Cardio + resistance training for mitochondrial growth (aiming for more resistance)

• Light: Get morning sun; avoid screens at night

Mito Meal Recipes

Energy Scramble with Spinach & Mushrooms

• 2-4 pasture-raised eggs (choline-rich)

• Handful of spinach + sliced mushrooms sautéed in olive oil

• Sprinkle turmeric + black pepper (mitochondrial anti-inflammatory)

• Serve with avocado slices

💡 Why it works: Eggs support membrane health; mushrooms provide choline and antioxidants; olive oil nourishes mitochondrial membranes.

Mito Smoothie (Morning Fuel)

• ½ cup blueberries

• ½ avocado

• 1 tbsp MCT oil

• 1 handful of baby spinach

• 1 scoop good quality collagen or protein powder

• Water or unsweetened almond milk

💡 Why it works: Polyphenols, healthy fats, and antioxidants that directly fuel mitochondria.

Turmeric-Lemon Tea (Afternoon Reboot)

• 1 cup hot water

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 slice fresh ginger

• 1 tsp lemon juice + optional raw honey

💡 Why it works: Ginger and turmeric support mitochondrial repair and lower oxidative stress.