Pcos And Nutrition

In episode 35 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Vivica Menegaz, a certified whole-food nutritionist and founder of 'The Healing Foods Method', about a very popular topic in the PCOS community, the Ketogenic Diet. As the Keto diet is very popular among women with PCOS, I wanted to welcome Vivica onto the show to gain insight and learn more about the keto diet and why it may be great for women with PCOS, hormones and other health conditions. When it comes to following any diet or lifestyle it is important to understand the basics and how to approach it to prevent further problems down the line. Find out: Vivica's journey, why she decided to follow the keto diet The carnivore diet Working out carb tolerance What the Ketogenic and Paleo diet is Keto-Adapted What the Keto Paleo diet is How the Keto Paleo diet works Why follow Keto Paleo over just keto or paleo Who should follow the Keto Paleo Diet Why you avoid dairy on the keto paleo diet Misconceptions about the Ket

In episode 34, I welcome Katie Millet, a Health and Wellness Coach, back onto the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast. In today's episode, Katie talks all about a trending topic, CBD oil. Katie explains everything you need to know about CBD oil, from what it is, the benefits to how to use it. Find out What is CBD What the endocannabinoid system is. How CBD works How CBD differs from THC Benefits of CBD oil How to use CBD oil CBD oil as a supplement CBD oil for children How CBD oil tastes CBD oil Dosage Safety of CBD oil Possible side effects The importance of finding a good source of CBD oil How long CBD oil takes to work. Cooking/using CBD Oil in your food. Show Notes Katie's website Pure Hemp Plus Katie's Instagram: @thecheleseawellnesscoach   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition Despina's Website

In episode 33, I speak with Kate Kordsmeier, founder of Root and Revel, who has had quite a health journey. She has overcome PCOS, Hypothyroidism + IBS,  and in today's episode, she speaks about how she reversed her PCOS naturally and how successfully conceived despite her PCOS. Find out Kate's story Kate's approach to nutrition The anti-inflammatory diet What the 80/20 rule is Kate's top supplement recommendations Kate's exercise approach Kates PCOS pregnancy journey Toxic products to avoid. Example of non-toxic products and DIY non-toxic product ideas. 3 foods/ingredients Kate loves and always has in her kitchen. How to make cooking healthy easy and enjoyable. Kate's biggest tip/piece of advice.   Kate's website Root and Revel Kate's Instagram @rootandrevel Kate's Facebook's Page @rootandrevel Kate's Pinterest @rootandrevel DIY Cleaning Recipes   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @p

In episode 32 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I speak with Melanie Morton, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Consultant about training, nutrition, metabolism, gut health and finding balance. Find out Melanie's story Melanie's approach to nutrition and training You don't have a broken metabolism How to Boost your metabolism You don't need to do cardio to lose weight Why endurance exercise and overexercising may be doing you more harm than good. How to improve digestion and gut health How Melanie balances work, exercise and being a mother.  Overcoming fear food Melanie's biggest piece of advice for people looking to ditch the diet mentality and make peace with food. Melanie's Website Melanie's Instagram Melanie's Facebook Group   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.c

Episode 31 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast is available to download!In this episode, I speak with Vivien Allred (Dip CMM, mBANT, CNHC), a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, about a very common symptom of PCOS, hair loss. I receive tons of emails and messages on social media from women who are suffering from hair loss and who are looking for ways to stop their hair loss. Vivien discusses the causes of hair loss and identifies treatment approaches to help with hair regrowth. Find out Why women with PCOS lose hair and the mechanism behind this.  Hair loss patterns and what they indicate. Other drivers of hair loss in women. Important nutrients for hair growth. Importance of diet and lifestyle when it comes to hair health. Natural, topical solutions for hair loss.  Vivien's Website Vivien's Instagram Page: @vivanaturalhealth Vivien's Facebook Page: @vivanaturalhealth Prevent and Reverse Your Hormonal Hair Loss  Environmental Working Group Get the ratings for more than 120,000 food and personal ca

Episode 30 is a little different to what I usually upload. However, I believe it will be beneficial for many and especially now, as its the beginning of a new year and everyone is making news years resolutions to lose weight. I am therefore hoping this episode helps you put an end to those low calorie and restrictive diets this year and instead learn to listen to your body and treat it better and with love in 2019 and forever. In this episode, I interview Elyse Resch. Elyse is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills with over thirty-six years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, is the author of the upcoming Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, and has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts. Elyse discusses her story and what intuitive eating is. Find out Elyse story/journey from her dieting to her eating disorder. What intuitive eating

In episode 29 of the podcast, I speak with Katie Millet, a Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga teacher, about finding and maintaining balance on your journey to healthy hormones.    Find out Katies PCOS story Work Katie does in her clinic What Katie did to balance her hormones. Katie's advice to people trying to balance their hormones and treat their PCOS. What balance is and how you can achieve it Environmental toxins harming your hormones What are essential oils and CBD oil and how do they work. Show Notes Katie's Instagram: @thecheleseawellnesscoach Katie's Website:  katiemillet.com Airtopia doTerra Oils   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

In episode 28 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast I interview Rachel Pallan Zarate. Rachel opens up about her PCOS and fertility journey in the hope it will inspire and motivate other women to never give up on their dream of becoming a mother.   Find out Rachel's PCOS and fertility journey What Rachel did to help her conceive. What Rachel did to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Post-pregnancy. What Rachel s currently doing. Whether Rachel is experiencing any PCOS symptoms. Rachel's biggest piece of advice for women trying to conceive.  Rachel's Instagram: @raebaby0215     Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

Women with PCOS suffer from inflammation, but what causes it and how can you treat it. Find out from Registered Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan.   Find out Tallene's PCOS journey What causes inflammation Why you should go gluten and dairy free Sheep and goats milk for PCOS Tips on how to go dairy and gluten free The importance of finding out what type of PCOS you have Examples of hormone disruptors and other factors that can cause inflammation.  The connection between animal protein and inflammation Steps to start following an anti-inflmmatory diet Foods for PCOS Best Carbs for PCOS Tallene's opinion on the ketogenic diet for PCOS Tallene's biggest piece of advice for women going through their PCOS healing journey.    Tallene's Website: HealthyMeOC Tallene's 3 Steps to PCOS Weight Loss Course Instagram: @pcos.weightloss Facebook: @healthymeoc EWG.org Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition De

In this episode, I interview Stephanie Dodier. Stephanie is a clinical nutritionist, host of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, founder of the Going Beyond the Food Acadamy, functional coach, writer and natural- born leader dedicated to helping women stop overeating and permanently end the cycle of yo-yo dieting.   Stephanie discusses her story and provides strategies and tips on how to stop emotional eating and increase body confidence.   Stephanie's story and journey What emotional eating is What causes emotional eating Signs you are an emotional eater The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger Strategies to stop emotional eating How to move beyond body image struggles  Stephanies biggest tip when it comes to increasing body confidence.    Stephanie's website: http://www.stephaniedodier.com  Free Food Freedom Score Quiz Stephanie's Audio Training Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/   Despina's Instagram

In episode 25 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I interview Jessica Ash. Jessica is a Functional Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach who specializes in female hormones, gut health, anti-aging and metabolism.   Jessica discusses her PCOS story and provides her very own PCOS strategies and tips to healing.   Find out Jessica's PCOS and autoimmune disease story Hormones you need to test to establish if you have PCOS While PCOS is genetic you can still overcome it. Diet/nutrition tips The best carbs for PCOS Why you should avoid following low-calorie diets The benefits of using a glucose meter to assess your carb intake threshold Why there is no best diet Why focusing on the symptoms of PCOS, like weight loss is not helping you heal your PCOS and hormones The importance of taking care of your metabolism Too much exercise is bad for your hormones The best exercise for PCOS Possible causes of insulin resistance Key vitamins and minerals to include in your PCOS diet Whether you should follow i

In this episode, I speak with Vivien Allred (Dip CMM, mBANT, CNHC). Vivien is a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist who works primarily with women struggling with issues such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), menstrual issues, hair loss, acne, IBS and weight gain. Vivien discusses the connection between the gut and PCOS. She provides tons of evidence-based information to highlight the connection and what can be done to improve the health of your gut through diet and lifestyle.  Find out The connection between gut health and PCOS How to know if your gut health is impaired (signs and symptoms) Indicators of a healthy gut Foods to eat and avoid for a healthy and happy gut Lifestyle factors for a healthy gut How certain medication like antacids, the pill and antibiotics negatively affect the gut.  Probiotics for PCOS and gut health Vivien's Website Vivien's Instagram Page: @vivanaturalhealth Vivien's Facebook Page: @vivanaturalhealth PCOS: 3 Common Diet & Lifestyle Mistakes to Avoid (F

Nutrition is one of the biggest components when it comes to balancing hormones and treating PCOS. But with all of the overwhelming information around diets and nutrition for PCOS, it can be difficult to dissect what is right and what should be followed. In episode 23 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I speak with Stefanie Valakas. Stefanie (also known as The Dietologist) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Sydney, Australia.   Stefanie discusses the role of plant foods in PCOS management. She provides evidence-based information to highlight the benefits of including plenty of plant foods in our PCOS diet. Find out The role of plant foods in PCOS management. What the evidence is saying about plant foods for women with PCOS Is soy safe for women with PCOS? Why the Ketogenic Diet may not be the best diet for women with PCOS and why you should focus on plant foods. What the anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet is Why it is important to find a diet/lifestyle that is sustainab

Episode 22 of the PCOS and Nutrition welcomes guest Lauren Healy. Lauren is a Nutritional Therapist, Co-Founder of Reset Retreats and Accountant. In this episode, we discuss another common chronic illness, endometriosis. Having discovered she had endometriosis a number of years ago, Lauren specifically works with women who have endometriosis.   Find out: Lauren's endometriosis journey. Signs and symptoms of endometriosis. What causes endometriosis. Dietary changes to help. Why there is no best endometriosis diet. Lauren's 3 diet tips. Supplement recommendations. Lifestyle changes to implement. Natural treatment recommendations that may help. Lauren's biggest piece of advice for women on their endometriosis healing journey. Podcast Episode Sponsors Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Lauren's Website: The Nutritionist Foodie Lauren's Instagram: @the_nutritionist_foodie Lauren's Facebook:

PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting 10%-20% of women of reproductive age. A question I frequently get asked is "What is the cure for PCOS? In this episode, I answer the "How do I cure my PCOS?" question and outline how you can go about treating your PCOS and balancing your hormones.    Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

Episode 20 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast features Harmony Patton. Harmony is a professional ballerina turned Holistic Acne Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist. Harmony talks about her journey on the birth control pill, her acne and PCOS. She also identifies multiple reasons as to what can be causing your acne and hormonal imbalance but also provides practical steps as to do what can be done to naturally treat acne and heal PCOS. . Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a s

In episode 19 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast I had the honor of interviewing Martha McKittrick, one of the pioneers in the PCOS community. With over 25 years' experience in the field of nutrition, Martha is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Wellcoach®-Certfied Health, and Wellness Coach.   Find out How Martha's interest in PCOS came about. Reasons why women with PCOS struggle to lose weight The difference between the metabolism of PCOS women and non-PCOS women. Women with PCOS have a lower postprandial thermogenesis and what this means. A possible link between PCOS and appetite dysregulation. How insulin resistance causes weight gain. Why women with PCOS report more carb cravings Emotional eating and weight gain. How inadequate sleep has an impact on weight gain. Whether there is a best diet for PCOS Dietary changes women with PCOS should make to help overcome this symptom? Why following a diet doesn't help. The importance of listening to your body. Focus on small wins.

In this episode of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I speak with Jenna Talleda, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating counsellor. Jenna shares her PCOS and dieting journey and discusses intuitive eating and how to develop a healthy relationship with food. Find out Jenna's journey (PCOS, weight loss, dieting, relationship with food etc.) Restricting food can often seem as the only this you can control in life. How Jenna discovered intuitive eating What intuitive eating is The feeling of being out of control around food is often an indication that we aren’t eating enough on a consistent basis How media representation reinforces our belief that fat is bad The ways in which diet culture promotes eating disorders How someone can start intuitive eating Re-learning everything about food, our bodies, and what we deserve The process of intuitive eating and healing take time, it is a process and it is not linear. The steps to restore a healthy relationship with food and their body The proble

In episode 17 of the PCOS Oracle Podcast, I speak with Melissa Fischer, founder of the Losing It With Melissa blog, about PCOS and anxiety and how to manage them both. Find out: Melissa's PCOS and anxiety journey  Symptoms Melissa would experience when she felt anxiety coming What can trigger anxiety  How Melissa manages her PCOS and anxiety. How she turned it all around. What steps Melissa took. Melissa's coping mechanisms for her anxiety. Why meditation is important. What EFT (tapping) is. The importance of recognising what is causing anxiety. The impact food and nutrition has had on her hormones/PCOS and anxiety The paleo diet for PCOS How to make adjusting to the paleo diet simple.  Caffeine consumption and anxiety Are panic attacks and anxiety always with you Melissa biggest tip/piece of advice for those struggling with anxiety and panic attacks   Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exa

In Episode 16, I welcome Charlotte Grand, the founder of The Fertility Kitchen and acupuncturist, to the PCOS and Nutrition podcast. Charlotte discusses how to improve fertility through nutrition and acupuncture.   Find out Charlotte's own fertility journey through IVF. What acupuncture is and how it can improve fertility. The importance of diet and good nutrition when trying to get pregnant. What diet Charlotte follows. Charlotte's nutrition philosophy and what she tells her clients. Lifestyle changes that can help improve fertility. The importance of eliminating stress when trying to get pregnant. Charlotte's final tip and piece of advice when it comes to improving fertility. . Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not