Why am I always tired? It’s rarely “just age” or bad luck — it’s what you’re feeding your body. Food is information, and the wrong foods quietly wreck your metabolism, energy and long-term health. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with expert nutritionist Nicola Vaughan to decode what your meals are really doing to your body.

From feeling sleepy after lunch to the “thin on the outside, fat on the inside” trap, Nicola explains how modern food is driving insulin resistance, inflammation and burnout — even in people who look healthy. She breaks down how to rewire your metabolism with simple changes to what you eat and how you move, without fad diets or fear.

This is not wellness fluff. It’s a science-led conversation about energy, metabolic health and cancer risk that every busy, ambitious person needs to hear.

🔗 Highlights:

• Always tired after eating: why post-meal sleepiness can be an early warning sign of insulin resistance.
• “Thin on the outside, fat on the inside”: what TOFI really means for your organs, hormones and long-term health.
• Rewiring your metabolism: simple nutrition and movement shifts that stabilise blood sugar and energy.
• Ultra-processed danger zone: the hidden link between refined foods, sugar and rising cancer rates.
• Your body isn’t broken: how to stop blaming yourself and start fuelling for focus, mood and longevity.

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