Making Better Bites

Making Better Bites

By Adrianne WagonerHealth & FitnessNutrition
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Making Better Bites episodes

  • 47 Cortisol and Managing Stress
    Talking about a new hormone for MBB today, cortisol! What is it? What does it do? Effects of an imbalance? Why should we go outside every morning? Is it really just the "stress hormone"?
     
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    podcast I recommended: Huberman Lab
    23 min
  • 46 Exercise, Movement, and Hormones w/ special guest!
    So excited for the special guest to chat with on today's episode where we covered going to the gym with confidence, does it matter what you are eating with your workouts, how to listen to your body and hormones, and so much more!
    3:38 Tips for someone who is new to the gym/exercise world and nervous to get started
    7:51 Exercise recommended for someone who might be struggling with hormone imbalance
    19:13 If/when/what should you be eating before and after exercise
    29:54 Where to find reputable informational videos or articles for form
    Certifications to look for in a trainer: CSCS or ACSM
    Mentioned to look up: Mike Matthew Legion Athletics and Starting Strength on Youtube
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    40 min
  • 45 IBS + Endometriosis - how do they relate?
    Today's episode parts:
    1:55 What is IBS?
    11:16 What is endometriosis?
    17:08 How do the two relate? + Me going on a rant about women's health and what really is IBS
    24:18 Wrapping up my thoughts
    25:50 Closing remarks
     
    Links I mentioned:
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    betterbitesrdn.com
    @betterbites_rdn
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    27 min
  • 44 Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Blood Glucose
    Explaining insulin, insulin resistance, blood glucose levels, PCOS, estrogen, SBGH, and how to balance it all for ideal levels of everything. The body works so hard to maintain homeostasis, but eating balanced meals and snacks can help significantly.
     
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    17 min
  • 43 Pre + Probiotics
    Just as promised, all the pre and probiotic specific details. Talking about what they are, where to find them naturally in food, and how to be an informed consumer and purchaser! 
     
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    26 min
  • 42 Gut health, who’s she?
    Setting up a base of understanding for a little series on gut health. Discussing what that really means, what we are talking about when I say "gut health", and what macronutrients can help/hinder the microbiome. Getting us ready for a further conversation about all the gut health drama. 
     
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    Article I was talking about: Influence of diet on the gut microbiome and implications for human health | Journal of Translational Medicine | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)
    20 min
  • 41 Q+A: How do I talk to my doc about my concerns?
    Today is another Q+A episode from the listeners, for the listeners. I selected 3 questions about the menstrual cycle today. Listen as I cover whether or not foods need to be eaten on specific days of the cycle, how to bring up your cycle concerns with your medical team, and how to choose exercise for different cycle phases. 
     
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    25 min
  • 40 Menstrual Cycle Phases and Diet - luteal phase
    Today's episode is the final one in the menstrual cycle series. I am wrapping things up with the luteal phase and talking about the foods and nutrients you need to provide extra support during this time of the month. We are going to be specifically focusing on vitamin B6 and magnesium, come find out why!
     
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    22 min

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This podcast is for you if you are a female in her 20s and 30s looking to understand and support her hormones better. Get started finding confidence and understanding in the bite-sized habits for your…