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The Proof with Simon Hill

How to regain hormonal health with PCOS | Dr Nitu Bajekal

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2022

⏱️ 120 minutes

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Summary

In Episode #196 I’m joined by Dr Nitu Bajekal to discuss PCOS and how to manage it. Hormonal health is an area that is often underdiagnosed, undertreated, and stigmatised. Dr Nitu Bajekal has dedicated her career to helping people manage their hormonal and reproductive health, and in this episode we deep dive into her wealth of knowledge on PCOS. Specifically, we cover: What PCOS is and its prevalence (7:15) Diagnosis criteria and symptoms (24:45) Defining and approaching insulin resistance (41:35) Concerns about low carb, animal-based diets (1:01:20) Lifestyle recommendations for symptom management and long term health (1:01:40) Supplement and food recommendations (1:32:30) And much more. To learn more or connect with Dr Nitu Bajekal, you can access her website and Instagram. Her book, Living PCOS Free, is now available for pre-order Book Depository and Booktopia. You can listen to her previous episode here, and check out the Plant Proof website for the full show notes. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show?  The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)  Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill  Author of The Proof is in the Plants  Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify  Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

Transcript

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0:00.0

Friends, let me introduce you to my brand new digital recipe book, Plant Based Femettes.

0:10.0

15. Must Have Recipes that will take your fermented food game to the next level.

0:15.4

Nourishing your microbiome and saving you dollars on your grocery bill at the same time.

0:21.4

Why eat fermented foods?

0:23.4

Well, research shows that regular consumption of fermented foods lowers inflammation in the body.

0:29.5

The type of inflammation that underpins and exacerbates chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's dementia.

0:37.3

Inside Plant Based Femettes is 15 recipes, including my very own soy yogurt and soy labne.

0:43.7

A delicious cold brew, kefir smoothie, and my baked miso egg plant and soba noodle salad.

0:49.5

The book also includes science supporting the consumption of fermented foods and a handful of frequently asked questions,

0:55.5

such as do fermented foods contain alcohol, and what's the difference between pickled and fermented foods?

1:01.8

To support your gut, this show, and my wonderful team here at the proof,

1:06.2

get your copy of Plant Based Femettes at theproof.com Fortslash Femettes.

1:11.0

That's the proof.com Fortslash Femettes.

1:14.4

There'll be a link for this in the show notes.

1:17.8

Hey there, I've got a very quick message to share with you before we jump into the episode.

1:26.2

Let's keep this under 30 seconds, shall we?

1:29.4

This episode is proudly brought to you by Amille.

1:32.3

Amille is a Plant Based Wellness Company focused on formulating evidence-based supplements to optimize our health.

1:38.4

I personally take Amille's Essential Aid Multinutrient,

1:41.4

so I start my day which contains eight essential nutrients in the right forms and dosages to perfectly complement a plant-rich diet.

1:49.5

Amille offers no magic pills or hyperbolic claims,

1:53.0

just good quality supplements that we can trust.

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