Struggling to lose weight or feel better, even though you're eating "clean"?

You can think you're eating all the right things (and you probably are!), but still feel stuck if you're not considering calorie density, portion size, and your macronutrient balance.

So in this episode, I walk you through:

• The truth about calorie density (and why your healthy meals might be working against your goals)

• How to structure meals for fat loss, energy and hormone balance - without restricting your portion size or cutting out certain foods

• When processed carbs like honey or white toast are actually better than "whole foods"

• Real client stories and food swaps that made weight loss finally feel easy

Whether you're aiming to lose body fat, get more energy or simply wanting to feel more confident - this episode is packed with practical nutrition advice that helps you understand what your body actually needs.

Looking for support with your nutrition? 👉 Check out The Balanced Body Reset — my 30-day program to help you get back in control of food, energy, and confidence: https://helena-mcdonald-3e4c.mykajabi.com/30-day-balanced-body-reset

And as always, if you want personalised 1:1 support, you can contact me directly over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.by.helena/

at truly supports your goals.

Skin health isn't just about serums, supplements, herbal remedies or (non-evidence based) intolerance tests. It's often a reflection of what's happening inside your body, and that's where nutrition plays a huge role. In this episode, we unpack why beauty retailers like Mecca are bringing in wellness professionals, and why dietitians should be part of the future of skin health. Inside, you'll learn:

• The dietary patterns linked to acne, dull skin, and inflammation

• When collagen supplementation actually works (and when it doesn't)

• The essential nutrients for skin repair, glow, and hydration

• Gut health, antioxidants, and Omega-3s: why they matter

• My personal skin journey and what finally worked

Whether you've struggled with breakouts, skin flares, or just want to support your glow from the inside out — this episode will show you how nutrition can be your secret weapon.

Looking for support with your nutrition? 👉 Check out The Balanced Body Reset — my 30-day program to help you get back in control of food, energy, and confidence: https://helena-mcdonald-3e4c.mykajabi.com/30-day-balanced-body-reset

And as always, if you want personalised 1:1 support, you can contact me directly over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.by.helena/

The Gestational Diabetes Club is evolving — and I'm so glad you're here for it.

In this short episode, I'm wrapping up this chapter and sharing what's ahead: a new name, a new focus, and more support for women beyond pregnancy who want to feel good in their bodies again.

We'll be diving into topics like sustainable fat loss, insulin resistance, how to support your hormones (e.g. postpartum, perimenopause and PCOS), getting your energy back, balancing your blood sugar and gut health. Consider this your answer to finding the last approach to food and fitness you'll ever need, and finally see the results you've been working for.

Still want help with gestational diabetes? 👉 Access my pregnancy nutrition program, Fuel Your Bump, anytime here: https://nutritionbyhelena.myflodesk.com/fuelyourbump

Looking for support beyond pregnancy? 👉 Check out The Balanced Body Reset — my 30-day program to help you get back in control of food, energy, and confidence: https://helena-mcdonald-3e4c.mykajabi.com/30-day-balanced-body-reset

And as always, if you want personalised 1:1 support, you can contact me directly over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.by.helena/

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• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena 
• FUEL YOUR BUMP my guide to making gestational diabetes easy (includes meal plan)
• FREE EBOOK 8 signs your gestational diabetes diet isn't working
• 6 WEEK COACHING:  https://nutritionbyhelena.com/ 
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If you're working towards a goal with your nutrition, easter can feel like a real curveball. For many of us it means unstructured days with overflowing bowls of chocolate eggs, snacking on hot cross buns, and big family feasts. However, whether you're aiming for fat loss, muscle gain, balanced blood sugar, training for a race, or simply wanting to enjoy easter without feeling like you've totally fallen off the wagon, it is possible to eat delicious food without sacrificing your progress. Here's your no-stress guide to making easter work for you — no matter your vibe or goal right now.

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Links and resources:

• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP my guide to making gestational diabetes easy (includes meal plan)
• FREE EBOOK 8 signs your gestational diabetes diet isn't working
• 6 WEEK COACHING: https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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If your goal is to level up your health in 2025, then this checklist is for you. As a dietitian specialised in hormone and gut health, I've narrowed down my top 15 pieces of advice to get your body performing at its best.

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Links and resources:

• Read this as a blog
• Purchase Super Barley
• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP
• FREE EBOOK
• 6 WEEK COACHING: DM ME or go to https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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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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Links and resources:

• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP
• FREE EBOOK
• Macro Mike discount code: AMB-HELENA
• 6 WEEK COACHING: DM ME or go to https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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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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• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP
• FREE EBOOK
• Macro Mike discount code: AMB-HELENA
• 6 WEEK COACHING: DM ME or go to https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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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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Links and resources:

• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP
• FREE EBOOK
• Macro Mike discount code: AMB-HELENA
• 6 WEEK COACHING: DM ME or go to https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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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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Links and resources:

• Are we friends on instagram? @nutrition.by.helena
• FUEL YOUR BUMP
• FREE EBOOK
• Macro Mike discount code: AMB-HELENA
• 6 WEEK COACHING: DM ME or go to https://nutritionbyhelena.com/
• Google review

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