24 episodes
Joyful Eating for PCOS and Gut Health Trista Chan RD MHSc
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Welcome to Joyful Eating for PCOS and Gut Health - the ultimate podcast for you to learn how to find relief from hormonal and digestive pains while preserving the pleasure of eating. You’ll learn from your host, Trista Chan, Registered Dietitian and Founder of The Good Life Dietitian, along with guest experts on how to understand your body through science and mind-body connection, and which diet trends to ignore (and explore) - all with an accessible and inclusive lens.
We believe nutrition should be built on the principle of good food for a good life. Plus, you’ll receive nutrition resources and courses to help you start, grow and sustain your eating habits for long-term change.Get a FREE PCOS + Gut Health toolkit, and access our coaching and online programs through www.thegoodlifedietitian.com
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Unpacking Body Image with Dietitian Heather Bray
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no denying the connection between body image, mental health and nutrition.I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Heather Bray to unpack body image. In this episode, we dive into:The connection between body image, mental health and nutrition How body neutrality may be a more accessible approach than body positivity How to work towards a stronger body image without feeling burnt out Explore the valuable role of dietitians in suppor...
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3 Steps to Spring Clean Your Pantry for PCOS
Feeling overwhelmed with managing your PCOS through dietary changes? The struggle is real. But, it can be done. And you'll never regret it. Let's spring clean your pantry for PCOS in just 3 simple steps to streamline your healthy eating journey.In this episode, you learn how to:De-clutter your kitchen to streamline your meal prep processOrganize your food inventory at home to include healthier PCOS-friendly optionsSimplify your grocery shoppingPlan your meals and navigate PCOS with...
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Re-discovering the Joy of Home Cooking with Olivia Cupido, RD, MHSc
In this episode, Trista sits down with Olivia Cupido, a culinary dietitian, to discuss the importance of finding joy in home cooking. Olivia shares her personal journey, touching on her Italian upbringing and how she merges culinary skills with nutrition to create a unique approach to dietetics. In this episode, we discuss:Reframing food as self-careStrategies to help clients rediscover the pleasure of cooking when they're struggling with disordered or compulsive eatingStrategies to...
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Everything You Need to Know About Carbs and PCOS
This episode dives into the intricate relationship between carbohydrates and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), debunking the myth that completely cutting out carbs or following a super low carbohydrate diet is necessary for managing PCOS. In this episode, we cover:The different types of carbohydrates—sugar, fibre and starchTheir impact on blood sugars and hormone health Whether eating a lot of carbohydrates cause PCOS and diabetesHow many carbs you should eat to manage PCOSThe compo...
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Top 5 Foods for Managing PCOS
Top 5 Foods for Managing PCOS: A Dietary GuideThis episode focuses on managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) through diet, offering listeners practical advice and insights into how certain foods can help manage PCOS symptoms. In this episode, we cover: The importance of incorporating nutrient-dense foods into the dietary patternSharing the top five recommended foods for PCOSWe emphasize the uniqueness of each person's journey with PCOS, the benefits of a balanced dietary pattern ...
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5 Steps to Choose a Protein Powder
This episode, we dive into:Scenarios where protein powder can help you reach health goals Difference between animal and plant based protein powdersIngredient considerations if you have Irritable Bowel SyndromeHow to choose a safe protein supplementEpisode links:Click here for a simple 5-step Smoothie FormulaWork with our dietitians in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching programs at www.thegoodlifedietitian.com/services