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Good afternoon. Your brain might be on autopilot till caffeine lands—but what you actually eat (or don’t) can do way more than fuel a buzz. From breakfast brain perks to Pepsi’s sugar shake-up—and even how sweetener trust is shifting—today’s lineup blends health, tech, and a pinch of quirky lifestyle.Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Inner Strength, Outer Glow where we talk

Breakfast isn’t just breakfast—it’s brain fuel

What you eat first thing sets the tone for everything from focus and mood to creativity and sleep. Loading up on sugar-heavy cereals, Pop-Tarts, or oatmeal can spike insulin and crash your energy faster than you can say “second cup of coffee.” Consider this your wake-up call to upgrade to protein-packed breakfasts—eggs, bacon, Greek yogurt, or sprouted-grain toast with nut butter. Add avocado or raw European cheese for healthy fats that keep cravings at bay.

Fasting fan? Meal timing still matters. Early-day fuel can support a busy morning, while others find skipping breakfast helps manage their energy. Either way, the winning formula: solid protein, fewer refined carbs, and smarter breakfasts mean sharper days and smoother nights.

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Pepsi cuts sugar, sparks backlash over AI-fueled reformulation

PepsiCo quietly slashed sugar in Pepsi (~35%) and Mountain Dew (~40%), swapping in artificial substitutes to boost health ratings. The kicker? The packaging stayed the same, leaving consumers blindsided when the drinks suddenly tasted different.

The move—rolled out in Australia—has sparked outrage, especially among diabetics and those sensitive to sweeteners. Some critics even argue the reformulated sodas should carry warning labels. Pepsi, meanwhile, defends the change as part of a global push toward healthier beverages.

Why it matters: The backlash underscores how fraught the sugar vs. sweetener debate has become. Even as brands reformulate to look healthier, consumer trust (and taste buds) aren’t easily convinced.

Brands rethink sugar as trust in sweeteners crumbles

Artificial sweeteners are falling out of favor—and brands are paying attention.

Consumers’ trust in artificial sweeteners is nosediving, driven by health concerns and shifting taste expectations. In response, companies like Coca-Cola are reevaluating their ingredients as shoppers demand cleaner, more transparent options. It’s a sweet-turn in the broader push toward wellness—not just in what we eat, but how we feel about what we eat.

Why it matters: This isn’t just about beverage reform—it’s another cue to lower refined sugar in your diet and fuel your mornings (and bodies) with smarter, cleaner choices. It’s breakfast and well beyond.

Pepsi might keep tinkering with sugar, but your cure is already in the kitchen. Eggs, nuts, seeds, fruit—the stuff nature designed still beats the lab every time.until next week, remember: nature doesn’t crash your blood sugar.

Nature the cure