Ysolde Krae always believed that food was more than fuel. As a yoga instructor and wellness coach, she’d seen firsthand how certain meals could lift your energy—or drain it. But it wasn’t until she experienced her own burnout that she looked deeper into the connection between diet and emotional health.
“I was sleeping poorly, snapping at people, and just felt foggy all the time,” she remembers. While journaling one evening, she realized her meals had become rushed and heavy, full of processed foods and erratic sugar.
She began researching the gut-brain connection and was drawn to anti-inflammatory eating. “I didn’t want a restrictive diet,” Ysolde says. “I wanted to feel nourished, centered.”
Her new plan focused on calming the body from the inside out. Warm root vegetables, fermented foods like kimchi and miso, and omega-3 rich seeds and nuts became staples. She also added turmeric lattes to her morning ritual — not just for flavor, but for its gentle anti-inflammatory kick.
What surprised her most was how quickly her mood stabilized. With consistent meals, fewer crashes, and less caffeine, she felt more like herself again. “It wasn’t a miracle,” she laughs, “but it was a foundation I could build on.”
Now, she shares her plan with clients who feel overwhelmed. It’s not about perfection. It’s about rhythm: eating foods that support emotional and mental balance, day after day. And yes, she still has chocolate — just the kind with 85% cacao and no dairy.
