What if 2026 is the year you stop chasing quick-fix diets and finally build real, lasting health? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, functional nutrition expert Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN breaks down the five evidence-based health habits women need to focus on for longevity, hormone health, and sustainable energy — based on the latest research in functional medicine, women’s nutrition, and root-cause healing. If you’re ready to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and feel stronger with age, this episode is your roadmap.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

1. Why gut health is one of the most powerful drivers of metabolic and cardiovascular health
2. How tracking health data and labs yearly helps prevent chronic disease
3. Why most women are unknowingly deficient in key nutrients that drive chronic inflammation
4. The importance of tracking muscle mass and body composition, not just weight
5. How eating enough supports your central nervous system, hormones, and metabolism

Timestamps:

1. 00:06 – Why quick-fix diets fail women long-term
2. 01:20 – The gut microbiome, inflammation, and cardiometabolic health
3. 03:30 – Why women should track health data yearly (labs + biomarkers)
4. 07:53 – Wearables, CGMs, and blood sugar insights
5. 11:36 – Nutrient deficiencies, omega-3s, and inflammation
6. 17:22 – Muscle mass, menopause, and longevity
7. 21:37 – Why eating enough supports hormones and the nervous system
8. 24:52 – Recap: The 5 habits every woman needs in 2026

Resources & Links:

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using food as medicine, these habits are your foundation for long-term health.

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+ Brigid’s Website

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