Everything stems from your gut. As I've said, all of your other organs become healthier when your gut is healthy and your microbiome is balanced. And when your gut's healthy, you also metabolize food better, especially sugar.
We all need to metabolize sugar better to get it in and out of our bodies as quickly as we can, because we all know some of the unhealthy effects of sugar, even if you're not diabetic.Probably my guilty pleasure is wine—always red. I think red wine for me is the healthiest that you can drink since its usually low in sugar and has less sulfates. And if you're drinking wine for heart health, which I do, having a glass of red wine a day can be good.
Your wellness community, rē•spin, is more popular than ever. What inspired you to create it, and how has it helped shape your overall approach toward health or taking care of yourself in general? I just wanted to create a space where like-minded people could gather and think outside the box—respin the way they thought about things they thought they knew, challenge old norms and stereotypes, and find ways together to live our best lives and be healthy. And I think so many people are starting to think more deeply about health and wellness, so I wanted to help them find a path that was sustainable to follow.
I also have so many things now that I can take with me as far as working out when I travel, all sorts of bands and light weights that are easy to pack and use when I don't have access to a gym. So much of my favorite kinds of exercise can be done in the house or in a hotel room.I've never tried hot yoga, and people keep telling me I need to try it. I've never been that active with yoga, but I'm starting to get more into it.A glass of wine.