Chronic stress doesn't just exhaust the mind, it depletes the body in measurable, targeted ways.
In this evidence-based session, Registered Dietitian, Alexis Newman explores the nutritional science of stress recovery, including how the gut-brain axis shapes mood and resilience, which key nutrients chronic stress depletes first, and how intentional food choices can restore the body's natural balance.
Attendees will leave with a practical, science-grounded framework, including restorative foods, blood sugar stabilization strategies, and simple meal ideas.
Restorative Snack List
Nourishment is an important role in the restoration of your body after stress. Snacking is a simple first step in the process.
Take a look at the listed snacks to give some inspiration to nourishing your body.
Alexis Newman | Dietitian
Alexis Newman, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience helping individuals manage chronic disease through culturally relevant, evidence-based nutrition. She is passionate about empowering people to move beyond diet culture and develop sustainable approaches to health that honor both their bodies and their lived experiences.
Alexis has extensive experience supporting individuals managing conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Living with Type 1 diabetes for over 40 years, Alexis brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. As a woman of faith and a mother, she approaches wellness with compassion, humility, and the belief that caring for our bodies is part of stewarding the life God has given us. Through mindful eating and practical guidance, she helps individuals rebuild a healthier relationship with food while learning to manage their health in a sustainable and grace-filled way.