The Light Diet: 10 Rules for Using Sunshine & Darkness to Optimize Health (Solo Episode)
Shownotes
Episode Highlights With Katie
- Why light is the most important “nutrient” your body receives each day
- How natural light and darkness influence metabolism, hormones, gut health, and circadian rhythm
- How blue light after dark affects melatonin, glucose, mood, and inflammation
- Why sunrise light is nature’s most important daily reset button
- The difference between UV, visible light, and infrared ... and how each impacts biology
- How to align light exposure with your biology for better sleep, energy, and emotional regulation
- Simple, family-friendly ways to create a light-friendly home
- The 10 rules I personally follow (flexibly) to keep my circadian system aligned
Why light exposure is more foundational than diet or exercise - How to start improving your light hygiene in just one day
Resources Mentioned
- Follow Peter Forhan on Instagram
- Follow Roudy Nassif on Instagram
- The Light Body by Peter Forhan
- My Circadian app
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