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
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
Many people think of PCOS as just a reproductive issue - irregular periods or fertility struggles - but it affects much more. PCOS impacts metabolism, blood sugar control, mental health, digestion, skin, and inflammation, making it a complex, chronic condition that requires a whole-body approach.
In this episode, I answer your top questions:
We also discuss the growing movement to rename PCOS to better reflect its full range of symptoms and improve understanding for both patients and healthcare providers.
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Frandsen CLB, Gottschau M, Nøhr B, Viuff JH, Maltesen T, Kjær SK, Jensen A, Svendsen PF. Polycystic ovary syndrome and endometrial cancer risk: results from a nationwide cohort study. Am J Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 7;193(10):1399-1406. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwae061. PMID: 38751314.
Helena Teede et al. International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2023. Monash University.