Tired, Wired, and Craving Carbs: How Sleep Loss Affects Your Health

Tired, Wired, and Craving Carbs: How Sleep Loss Affects Your Health

Author: Dr. Angela Black July 6, 2026 Duration: 23:40
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired—it changes how your brain, body, and hormones function in real time. Even one or two nights of poor sleep can affect your mood, decision-making, and physical health in ways most people underestimate. In this episode, I break down what actually happens when you don’t get enough sleep—from impaired focus and increased irritability to changes in appetite hormones and immune function. I also share pract...

Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is a conversation about making health feel accessible, not like another chore on the list. Hosted by Dr. Angela Black, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on the small, sustainable shifts that add up. You’ll hear discussions grounded in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, but framed around real-world scenarios-like feeding a picky family, finding time for movement, or navigating stress without burning out. Each episode is built on science, yet delivered with a sense of understanding for the messy, busy nature of everyday life. Whether the topic is meal planning, sleep hygiene, or managing a chronic condition, Dr. Black’s approach is both clarifying and compassionate. The goal isn’t perfection, but progress. Tune in for honest talk and actionable strategies that help you and your family build habits that actually stick. This is health made doable, one practical step at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Outsmart Food Packaging (Replay) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:52
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. As we wrap up Season 2 and get ready for an exciting new year of Eat Your Greens, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite episodes from the past — ones that still feel just as…
Fabulous Fiber: Unlocking the Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet (Replay) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:20
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Is fiber the unsung hero of your plate? In this fan-favorite re-release of Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black, I dive into the many surprising ways dietary fiber supports health—not…
Hydration Made Easy: Dr. Black's DIY Electrolyte Powder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this practical follow-up to my hydration deep dive, I’m sharing easy, affordable DIY electrolyte drink recipes you can make at home. These are tailored for different hydratio…
The Science of Hydration: What Your Body Really Needs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this episode of Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black, we’re diving deep into the science of hydration. You’ll learn what really happens in your body when you drink water, why elect…