Joyful Eating for PCOS and Gut Health

Struggling with post-binge eating guilt and unsure how to move forward? Have you ever been told to just eat less or skip meals the next day, only to find yourself stuck in a cycle of shame and restriction? The pain of feeling out of control around food can be overwhelming, and the traditional advice might not be providing the relief you need. If this sounds all too familiar, it's time to explo...

If you're feeling exhausted from sifting through conflicting and often unhelpful diet advice for managing PCOS and IBS, constantly craving, experiencing digestive discomfort, and struggling to find relief from your symptoms, then you are not alone! In this episode of Joyful Eating with PCOS, Trista Chan, a registered dietitian and founder of the Good Life Dietitian, dives into the challenges f...

Having trouble navigating true from false when it comes to PCOS and Endometriosis? In this special rerun episode, host and dietitian Trista Chan teams up with Cindy Dubrowska, the endometriosis dietitian expert, to debunk the top 5 myths surrounding PCOS and endometriosis. With evidence-based facts and practical tips, they tackle misconceptions and provide insights into managing these syndromes ef...

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 and the complex ways it shapes—and is shaped by—our relationship with food, our bodies, and our mental wellbeing. In this episode, we dive into: The connection between body image, mental health, and nutritio...

Feeling overwhelmed with managing your PCOS through dietary changes? The struggle is real, but it can be done, and you’ll never regret starting. 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 make meal prep simpler and more efficient Organize your food inventory at home with mor...

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 pleasu...

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 car...

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 uni...

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....

I'm joined by Prabhsimran Saini, Registered Dietitian at The Good Life Dieititan. Prabhsimran is an expert at dietary management of PCOS, diabetes and blood sugars! We dive into:How understanding blood sugars is a key part of health management Signs of low and high blood sugarsHow continuous glucose monitoring can help with self-management of disease Are carbs harmful? Diet and lifestyle strategie...

Melika Zamani from GymDate joins us in today's episode to dive into: How fitness can be a tool to make friends and build community Finding intrinsic motivation to exercise beyond physical goalsHer top tip to get started as a fitness beginner Episode links:Find GymDate and their events at www.gymdatee.comFollow GymDate on Instagram (@gymdatee)

In today's episode, we:Explain three hormones you need to pay attention to with PCOSUncover the science behind breakfast and hormone healthTeach you a 3-step hormone-friendly formula to start your day on a high noteLinks:Download your free PCOS Labs Checklist + Hormone health toolkit at www.thegoodlifedietitian.comReceive 30 Day PCOS Meal Plan + Food Guide Bundle with dietitian-curated, no-fuss, t...

Happy new year! In today's episode, we dive deep into:The myth of the New Year's resolutionThe difference between hard resolutions and gentle intentionsHow to set health goals that actually stickEpisode links:Download a Free PCOS + Hormone ToolkitDownload a Free Meal Planning Made Simple GuideWork with our dietitians in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching programs

It's the final week of 2023! In today's episode, we dive deep into:Why we decided to update our services and products over the yearReal talk about the day-to-day challenges we faced Our commitment to 2024 and what to expect! Episode links:Download a Free PCOS + Hormone ToolkitDownload a Free Meal Planning Made Simple GuideWork with our dietitians in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching programsCheck out our...

Craig Pacheco from Queerly Nutrition joins us to dive deep into: What is "intersectionality" and how it impacts your health The relationship between eating disorders, body image and gender The gap in gender diverse PCOS and endocrine health careHow you advocate for yourself as a patientEpisode links:Find Craig and his work at Queerly Nutrition www.queerlynutrition.comRainbow Health Ontario can hel...

Special Edition! Recording of our live webinar, "5 Hormone-friendly and Stress-Free Tips for Holiday Eating"I initially planned for this webinar to be a "one and done" but the content and feedback was honestly too good not to share. I promise each minute is packed with tips to shape a healthier and happier holiday season for you! We dive into: How to stop yourself from falling into the trap of hol...

In today's episode, we dive deep into: Exactly what "gut health" meansThree reasons you may experience tummy troublesWhy food eliminations AREN'T the magic pill for better gut healthThree simple steps you can start taking to improve your digestion Links: Download your free Gut + Hormone health toolkit at www.thegoodlifedietitian.comTry our tasty plant-based Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato www.theg...

In today's episode, we dive deep into: Why flexible meal planning can improve your physical and mental wellbeingHow to move from a perfectionist mindset to gentle nutrition5 practical and simple steps to Meal Plan for PCOS Links: Check out the 30 Day PCOS Meal Plan + Food Guide Bundle - $10 off Limited Time Download your free PCOS Labs Checklist + Hormone Toolkit at www.thegoodlifedietitian.comFol...

In today's episode, we discuss:Why PCOS increases the risk of developing fatty liver by 4x How fructose, Vitamin E and plant foods impact your liver 3 inclusive and practical nutrition tips you can start today to reverse fatty liver Episode links:Check out our blog on fatty liverDownload your free PCOS Labs Checklist + Hormone health toolkit at www.thegoodlifedietitian.comWork in our 1-on-1 nutrit...

In today's episode, we cover: The truth of how cheat days impact your hormones and metabolismHow cheat days impact your mental health 3 steps to move from cheat days to feel-good nutrition Links: Join us in the 1-on-1 nutrition coaching programsGot PCOS and stuck in a dieting cycle? Check out our Complete Guide to PCOS Management course

I'm joined by Christine, our prenatal dietitian who helps parents sand babies navigate the first few years. She's passionate about supporting the healthy development of families and empowering people to feel confident in their every day habits, using evidence-based care. We chat about:Biggest myths about prenatal nutrition with PCOSHow she helps patients navigate gestational diabetes and PCOSTop 3...

In today's episode, we talk about:Why mindful eating can be revolutionary in your health journeyHow it can be used to improve your physical and mental health4 practical tools to get started on mindful eating today (hint: these are tools our dititians use every day with clients, and we see how efffective and powerful it is!)Episode links:Download a Free PCOS + Hormone ToolkitDownload a Free Meal Pl...

I'm joined by Mel Grauds from Melrose Training, and we chat about:How Mel approaches strength training for women and how that relates to your food relationshipHow fitness can improve all areas of your mental and physical health How to begin your fitness journey even if you don’t identify as an “active person”Links:Find Mel on Instagram and Tik Tok Access a free 7-day trial for Melrose Training Clu...

In today's episode, we dive deep into: How to assess your fertility status with PCOS An actionable 3-step framework to boost your fertilityCalories, macronutrients & specific fertility-supporting foods The four pillars of PCOS management Links: Download your free PCOS Fertility Labs Checklist + Hormone health toolkit at www.thegoodlifedietitian.comThe Complete Guide to PCOS Management Course h...

I'm joined by Prabhsimran Saini, Registered Dietitian at The Good Life Dieititan. Prabhsimran is an expert at PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes nutrition care and advocate for diversifying dietetics. We dive into:The three pillars of her philosophy of practice as a dietitianThe power of reframing healthy eating and biggest myths in South Asian cuisineHow she helps her clients overcome their biggest nutriti...