Helena McDonald

The Balanced Body Podcast

Health EN ↓ 103 episodes

This podcast is for women who feel like they're doing everything right — and still not seeing results. I'm Helena, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and I help women stop chasing diets that don't work and start building the last approach to food and fitness they'll ever need. You'll learn how to get your energy back, support your gut health, stop the cravings and food noise, and work with your hormones instead of against them — so you can finally see the results you've been working for. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, PCOS, postpartum, or a weight loss journey — or you just want to...

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Helena McDonald

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FASTING BLOOD SUGAR | 5 Ways to optimise your fasting blood sugar levels 30.01.2023 18:02

Are you struggling with your fasting blood sugar level? If you said YES, you are not alone!! In the episode I've broken down the 5 things you can do to optimise your fasting blood sugar level (because there's more to it than just a bedtime snack!) so that you can walk away with more tools in your belt to take control over the situation. Links and resources: Download my free guide: 3 Key Steps to...

GESTATIONAL DIABETES | What is gestational diabetes? 30.01.2023 19:42

What was being diagnosed with gestational diabetes like for you? Hopefully, someone sat down with you and patiently explained what this means and broke down exactly what is going on in your body. …But I know that's not always (read: rarely) the case. In this episode, I give you a *proper* explanation of what gestational diabetes is, why you might have been affected, what is happening inside you...

GESTATIONAL DIABETES | INTRODUCTION 29.01.2023 10:55

I'm Helena, dietitian, nutritionist, vegetable enthusiast and big fan of strong coffee and dark chocolate. My mission is to make it easy for women with gestational diabetes to optimise their blood sugar, grow healthy babies, love what they're eating and thrive in their pregnancies. This is the mandatory "get to know you" episode where you get to learn about me, what I do, what to expect from thi...