What is Metabolic Health—and Why It Matters

Metabolic health refers to how well your body creates and uses energy, particularly from the food you eat. At the heart of this process are your mitochondria—the little power plants inside your cells that keep everything running, by converting nutrients into usable energy. When functioning properly, mitochondria help fuel everything from brain function to physical activity. However, when consistently exposed to high levels of glucose and insulin, these cellular engines become overwhelmed. Over time, this can lead to insulin resistance, a condition where your body becomes less responsive to insulin, making it harder to control blood sugar and putting stress on nearly every organ system, setting the stage for all kinds of health issues.

A major contributor to poor metabolic health is the modern diet. Seed oils (canola, sunflower. etc), added sugars, refined carbohydrates, and ultra-processed foods are everywhere. And they cause chronic inflammation, which damages the very cells that are supposed to keep you energized. Damaged mitochondria lay the foundation for fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, and increased risk of chronic disease. Mitochondria are deeply connected to almost every system in your body. When they are working well, you feel focused, energized, and resilient. But when your mitochondria become damaged or dysfunctional, it can have ripple effects far beyond just feeling tired. The good news? You have the power to reverse this trend. By changing what you eat—favoring whole, nutrient-dense foods—you can lower glucose and insulin levels, supporting your mitochondria and metabolism and dramatically improve your metabolic health. Small changes can make a bid difference in how you feel every day.

Emerging research shows a strong link between mitochondrial dysfunction and many chronic health conditions—including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric concerns. Why? Because your brain is one of the most energy-hungry organs in your body. When mitochondria can’t produce energy efficiently, brain function suffers, often leading to mood issues, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation. And it doesn’t stop there. Mitochondrial dysfunction is also connected to insulin resistance, which is at the root of conditions like type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and obesity. And plays a role in heart disease, stroke risk, and thyroid imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and more.

This may sound overwhelming, but it actually opens up an empowering truth: by supporting your mitochondria, you’re supporting your whole body. Nutrition, stress management, sleep, physical activity, natural sunlight all impact mitochondrial function. This means that small, strategic lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms across multiple conditions—not just manage them, but potentially address their root causes.

If you are experiencing any of these issues, know that you are not alone—and that healing is possible. Let’s work together to build a plan that supports your mitochondria, your health, and your life.

Your body is a supercomputer.
Given a chance, the body will heal.