#85 A Balanced Approach to PCOS with Melissa Groves
Melissa Groves specialises in women's health, she takes the focus off of diet/weight-loss and hones in on key nutrients by taking out restriction a not eliminating any foods or food groups to help normalize periods, remediate PCOS symptoms, and optimize fertility. She also addresses the root causes of PCOS like insulin resistance, inflammation, hormone, and gut imbalances - with food. In her new book ‘A Balanced Approach to PCOS’, Melissa uses a functional medicine, food-first approach that combines holistic lifestyle changes with evidence-based medicine. This is set to release August 25th, 2020. https://thehormonedietitian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the.hormone.dietitian/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balanced-Approach-PCOS-Managing-Polycystic/dp/1628604131 _______ We discuss: Common root causes of PCOS Food sensitivities a intolerances Blood sugar regulation (the importance of protein, fat a fibre at each meal) Particular nutrients to pay attention to for proper hormonal balance Fasting / time restricted eating Organic food - worth the extra money in your opinion? Plant based / vegan / veggie diets a PCOS - good or bad? ----------------- Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online ... Website www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth Facebook www.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth Email enquiries@vivanaturalhealth.co.uk Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health) If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests! Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!
