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.
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In today's episode, we dive deep into:
Exactly what hormones do and the 3 hormones you need to pay attention to with PCOS
Three macronutrients and the foods they're found in, and their impact on PCOS and hormone balance
An inclusive 3-step framework to build balanced meals for balanced hormone
In today's episode, we dive into:
What endometriosis is, common signs and symptoms to pay attention to
How food can be used in the treatment plan to find relief from endo pains
Four nutrition strategies you can follow to start getting symptoms under control
I'm joined by Prabhsimran Saini, Registered Dietitian at The Good Life Dieititan. We dive into:
The three pillars of her philosophy of practice as a dietitian
The power of reframing healthy eating and biggest myths in South Asian cuisine
How she helps her clients overcome their biggest nutrition challenges
One piece of nutrition advice she would give to someone who's starting their health and wellbeing journey
In today's episode, we dive deep into:
How to assess your fertility status with PCOS
An actionable 3-step framework to boost your fertility
Calories, macronutrients & specific fertility-supporting foods
The four pillars of PCOS management
I'm joined by Christine Morgan, Registered Dietitian at The Good Life Dietitian. We chat about:
Biggest myths about prenatal nutrition with PCOS
How she helps patients navigate gestational diabetes and PCOS
Top 3 nutrition tips for PCOS and pregnancy
In today's episode, we dive deep into:
Why flexible meal planning can improve your physical and mental wellbeing
How to move from a perfectionist mindset to gentle nutrition
5 practical and simple steps to Meal Plan for PCOS
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of incorporating nutrient-dense foods into the dietary pattern
Sharing the top five recommended foods for PCOS
In this episode, you learn how to:
De-clutter your kitchen to streamline your meal prep process
Organize your food inventory at home to include healthier PCOS-friendly options
Simplify your grocery shopping
Plan your meals and navigate PCOS with a comprehensive food guide linked below
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 relationship
How 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”
In today’s episode, we dive into:
The truth of how cheat days impact your hormones and metabolism
How cheat days impact your mental health
3 steps to move from cheat days to feel-good nutrition
In today's episode, we dive deep into:
Exactly what "gut health" means
Three reasons you may experience tummy troubles
Why food eliminations AREN'T the magic pill for better gut health
Three simple steps you can start taking to improve your digestion
In this episode, we cover:
The different types of carbohydrates—sugar, fibre and starch
Their impact on blood sugars and hormone health
Whether eating a lot of carbohydrates cause PCOS and diabetes
How many carbs you should eat to manage PCOS
The components of a balanced meal composition
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 supporting a healthy body image
In today's episode, we talk about:
Why mindful eating can be revolutionary in your health journey
How it can be used to improve your physical and mental health
4 practical tools to get started on mindful eating today
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
Recording of live webinar. We dive into:
How to stop yourself from falling into the trap of holiday guilt and bingeing
A 3-step formula to choosing festive and tasty blood sugar-friendly meals
How to build healthy habits beyond the holiday season
In this episode, we discuss:
Reframing food as self-care
Strategies to help clients rediscover the pleasure of cooking when they're struggling with disordered or compulsive eating
Strategies to make cooking less of a chore for those who are busy or stressed
Practical tips for cooking on a budget