B For Better Health

Want to know all there is about PCOS? This episode's got all the answers. I talk to Dr. Felice Gersh, a specialist in healing PCOS homeopathically. If you've been struggling with PCOS for years through traditional medicine, maybe it's time to try some natural remedies.

Resources:

PCOS, Diet, and Stubborn Weight Loss episode with Dr. Gael

Dr. Felice Gersh Instagram page

Integrative Medical Group website

Books:

• Pcos SOS: A Gynecologist's Lifeline To Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness
• PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track: The 12-week plan to optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby

This one's a little different and special! I gathered all the personal questions people asked me on Instagram and answered them all on this episode. PLUS, a special person hosts this time and interviews me for a change. Listen up and tell me if you liked it.

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Transformation picture on Instagram

Do you LOVE baking but are trying to stay healthy? Did you know you can do both? I talked to the baker and founder of Butter Believe It, Haya Khalifeh, to share some healthy swaps you can try in baking. We also discussed why sugar and white flour don't have to be the bad guys all the time! Don't forget to check out the recipes below for healthy desserts.

Resources:

My 4 week workout program in June

Butter Believe It Instagram and website

More desserts on Baraa's blog:

Easy & Healthy Banana Bread

Healthy Mahalabiyeh

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

There are lots of reasons we look to food to solve our problems. Maybe we're bored, stressed, overworked… whatever the emotion, we have comfort food to satisfy it. Can you imagine what happens to our bodies, year after year of this behavior? I bring on expert Mina Shafik, a licensed psychologist, to help us figure out why this is happening and how to put a stop to it, once and for all!

About Mina Shafik

www.thrive.ae

Follow them on Instagram @thrivewellbeingcentre

Do you need to sweat every workout to see progress? How many calories should you be burning per session? What's a normal resting heart rate?

I got the answers to these questions and lots more on today's episode! Strap in team, and find out why you don't sweat as much as your friend doing the same workout, or why your Apple Watch doesn't show a high number of calories burned anymore. We're also diving into what a resting heart rate is, and what we can do to improve it!

Resources:

How to be productive all the time

Taking care of you episode

Click here to check out Calm, a meditation app

Personalised 8 week program for workouts and a meal plan with Baraa

This short and sweet episode is going to help you tackle one BIG problem: constipation. It's not just specific to Ramadan, it's something many people struggle with and I'm going to share the guaranteed solutions to get rid of it… for good!

Resources:

Listen to my special Ramadan episode with Mohamed the dietician

Read about when is the best time to exercise during Ramadan

Link to my Healthy Ramadan Program

Some awesome oats info and recipes

Is dairy good for your kids? Is your child a picky eater? How do you get a 4 year old to eat their veggies? Are you worried about your child's weight gain or weight loss? Get all the insight into children's eating habits in this super informative, super interesting episode with child nutritionist, Mirna Sabbagh (who also happens to be my sister!)

Resources:

Mirna's Instagram is filled with useful information about kid's nutrition.

Check out her website for more info.

Find her courses here! Learn how to feed your child, breast feed, and how to meal prep.

If you never worked out before, or you used to but stopped and you're finding it hard to get back into it, or if eating healthy doesn't seem to stick, this episode will help you start. I'm going back to basics on this one team! No previous experience or knowledge required, just tune in and we'll take it from the top.

Resources:

How to start meal prepping

The episode with my sister, Mirna, A Healthy Mother's Guide To Life

Find out why carbs aren't the bad guy

Link to my workout app

The Super Recipes Book filled with healthy and delicious dishes

How can you work out and eat right in Ramadan? I bring on an expert, Mohamed the Dietician, to talk about fasting and staying healthy during Ramadan. We'll be discussing the right type of food to keep energy up during Ramadan, and how to motivate yourself to work out during this month.

Mohamed the Dietician's Instagram

More Ramadan Resources:

Read: Best Time To Exercise During Ramadan

Listen: Ep. 21 Healthy Ramadan Tips with Rola Ghaddar

Listen: Ep. 22 Exercise During Ramadan

Link to my Healthy Ramadan Program

What is a snack? Are they good or bad for weight loss? Find out all there is to know about snacks and why they could be the reason you're not reaching your goals. I'll also be answering a couple of questions I got on Instagram, like: what if we combine all our snacks for dinner? And should we be snacking on fruits late at night?

Resources:

Healthy snack ideas before and after working out

Recipes for on-the-go snacks

Why walnuts are a good snack option

Check out these brain food snacks