[Mini] Nourishment Strategies for Busy Days | Ep. 93
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Unpredictable cycles can severely impact your schedule, quality of life, and family planning goals. Today we explore how proper nourishment during busy workdays can support hormonal balance and help regulate your cycle.
• Recap of three common causes of irregular periods: stress, perimenopause, and PCOS
• Additional factors include elevated prolactin levels and medication effects
• Many women are unknowingly undernourished, creating hormonal stress
• Chia pudding cups provide excellent protein, fiber, and versatility for meal prep
• Protein-forward smoothies with minimal sugar help maintain stable blood sugar
• Trail mix with nuts and seeds offers portable nutrition without sugar crashes
• Quality protein/superfood bars provide sustained energy during busy days
• Fat-forward options like guacamole offer satiating nutrition on-the-go
• Creating habits around proper eating prevents the stress of day-long fasting
• Regular nourishment helps prevent blood sugar spikes that impact mood and hormones
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Unpredictable Cycles (00:00:00)
2. Recap of Common Causes (00:00:31)
3. Nutrition Impact on Cycle Regularity (00:01:09)
4. Chia Pudding for Hormone Balance (00:03:18)
5. Protein-Forward Smoothies Strategy (00:06:19)
6. On-the-Go Nutrition Options (00:08:39)
7. Making Healthy Eating Habitual (00:11:03)
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