Thank you:
Thank you to our guest speaker Sarah Bayliss,Registered Nutritional Therapist, author & speaker
In this session, Sarah Bayliss, registered nutritional therapist, explored what metabolic resilience really means and why it is fundamental for sustained energy, stress regulation, and performance.
Sarah explained how food acts as information for the body, influencing metabolism, hormones, brain function, and blood sugar control. She outlined how modern lifestyle and environmental factors impact metabolic health, and why resilience is not just the absence of illness, but the ability to perform well under pressure and recover quickly.
Key topics included:
The role of blood sugar regulation and insulin balance in energy, focus, and stress
- How erratic blood sugar can drive fatigue, cravings, and cortisol spikes
- Why protein at every meal, particularly at breakfast, is essential for metabolic stability
- Practical guidance on building balanced meals using protein, fibre, healthy fats, and appropriate carbohydrates
- Insights into fasting, circadian rhythms, caffeine use, and common nutrition pitfalls
- Considerations around vegetarian diets, smoothies, and GLP-1 medications from a metabolic perspective
This was a practical, educational session offering clear foundations and actionable strategies to support metabolic health, resilience, and long-term performance.