So you probably already know that a healthy gut is important, if not essential, for our health and wellbeing.   And sidenote - if that's news to you, you really need to read more of my emails!   Our gut microbiome has a huge influence over our metabolism, immune function, disease risk and even mental health. Could the gut also be responsible for the development of gestational diabetes?   In the latest episode of the Gestational Diabetes Club, I take you through a study that answers this question head on.    The results are absolutely WILD.   Previous episode about the gut: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IUoQDRh2NxaxPuy5SbXk1?si=e622c17d313141ee  

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https://nutritionbyhelena.com/Creatine is all the rage right now, but is it something you should be getting on board with, or is it all just hype?

I unpack everything you need to know about creatine here. Happy listening!

 

*Note, the blog post and creating I refer to are not yet live, so I'll post the link when officially launched

 

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Question: Can a low carb diet reduce your risk of gestational diabetes? Answer: you'll have to listen to the episode ;)    I take you through a study published in 2022, which compared healthy women who followed a low carb diet prior to pregnancy with women who ate a conventional diet, and determined which group had a higher rate of gestational diabetes diagnoses.    I'm not giving anything away … but I'm pretty sure the results will surprise you.  

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Happy New Year! 

2025 is the year we leave behind unhelpful new years resolutions focused on dieting and weight loss, and instead put our energy into building healthy, sustainable habits that make you feel good and perform at your best. So here are five dietitian approved ways to level up your lifestyle so that you can have your best year yet.

Enjoy!

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Life after gestational diabetes is this weird limbo phase. You know you don’t have to be as strict with your diet, but you also know you have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and can’t just eat whatever you want. And are you meant to keep testing your blood sugar? And what numbers should you even be aiming for? 

This episode demystifies what to do after giving birth, so that you can understand what happens to your blood sugar, know what to eat to give yourself the lowest risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and feel confident going into this new phase of life. 

Enjoy!

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❌DON'T Eat “clean” to save up for a big cheat day It can feel sensible to eat clean (or eat less) in the day or week leading up to events to “save up” for a big cheat day, and then let loose without doing as much “damage”. In reality, this backfires almost every time. By the time the event rolls around, you’ll likely be feeling so deprived that you’ll end up hyper focused on food and feel like you want to eat EVERYTHING. It’s the same feeling as when you’re super busy at work and don’t get the chance to eat all day, then get back home needing a massive dinner and the entire pantry to make up for it. At the event, you’ll likely feel out of control and end up eating way more than you would have if you’d just eaten your regular meals and snacks. Afterwards, you might feel guilty and beat yourself up about it, which only reinforces the idea that you can’t trust yourself around treat foods. Naturally, you’ll feel like you should restrict again to make up for it. That is, until the next event rolls around and you find yourself on your third helping of pavlova, even though you promised yourself you wouldn’t have any dessert. The solution? Don’t skip meals, don’t go anywhere hungry, make a plan, be realistic and create a ~balance~ on your plate. And bonus tip, put yourself on salad duty 🫡 That’s the quickfire version. Listen to the episode for all my best advice to feel your best this silly season. x

 

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Ever had that f*ck it moment, gone ahead and eaten that cheat meal that you surely thought was going to spike your blood sugar, then been amazed that it was … fine?

Well, turns out that double quarter pounder might not have been as chill for your blood sugar as it seems.

You might have been told that protein and fat foods are “free” and don’t impact blood sugar, but this is not accurate. High fat meals actually have a pretty startling impact on blood sugar. Think, elevated numbers for up to 10 HOURS! 

More crazy stats waiting for you in this episode. Highly recommend you give it a listen.

 

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• 1-2 eggs 
• 1/2 cup chickpeas
• Small tin of tuna
• Tub of yoghurt
• Slice of cheese
• Dollop of hummus
• 3-4 falafel 
• Spoon of peanut butter
• 1-2 slices of deli meat
• Sprinkle of chia seeds

If you think any of these are enough protein for a meal, you need to listen to this episode. Most women I work with don't get anywhere near enough protein throughout the day. It's not just key to balanced blood sugar and a healthy pregnancy, not getting enough could also be seriously compromising your overall health, sabotaging your attempts to lose weight, and impacting your mental wellbeing. Get the facts and start fuelling properly - you'll thank yourself for it. 

Read this as a blog post here.

 

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This is an incredible conversation. Doctor Tom is an expert obstetrician specialised in gestational diabetes and was so generous to share his wisdom all about insulin and medications. 

He breaks down the myths and stigma about needing insulin - you have NOT failed if you need to take insulin!!! - and breaks down the science behind some of the fears you might have around insulin harming your baby, causing weight gain or meaning that you need to have a c-section. 

Note - I'm not for or against using insulin in gestational diabetes. I'm for informed choice, and if insulin is needed, using it alongside a healthy and supportive diet and lifestyle. 

Taking insulin is NOT a short-cut or the easy way out.  Taking insulin is also NOT a license to eat like a moron and decide to go on an Ubereats spree every night because you can "get away with it".

I really just want to reassure you that you haven't failed if your doctor recommends that you start insulin, and if you're using it appropriately it will be unlikely to have many (if any !) downsides... apart from adding an extra thing to your to-do list. And I do get that that would be frustrating, especially when gestational diabetes already adds such a mental load. Remember, it's all temporary and you WILL get through this tricky time.

Listen to this right now and enjoy x

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Has this ever happened to you?    You forgot to take your nightly insulin, and then wound up with a fasting number that was literally the same as when you do remember your insulin.  So. Frustrating.  It leaves you wondering, what the hell is even the point?    Or how about this:    Your fasting blood sugar was fine, but then after breakfast your blood sugar was even lower. You'd think that when you eat, your blood sugar would go UP, not down, right?!    Listen to today's podcast and hear the science behind what's going on in these scenarios so that you can demystify balanced blood sugar with gestational diabetes, and reduce some of that enormous mental load.   x   *FREE GUIDE*    8 SIGNS YOUR GESTATIONAL DIABETES DIET ISN'T WORKING https://gestational-diabetes-freebie.myflodesk.com/o5e6mch7af   *WORK WITH ME*   I offer 6 week coaching programs for women with gestational diabetes (and those postpartum) who want to feel confident in what they're eating, GOOD in their body, develop sustainable healthy habits and have the brain-space to actually enjoy their pregnancy, while achieving balanced blood sugar. Investment: $1000.   DM me. Let's chat.    x  

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