Cycle Syncing, Microwaves & Electrolyte Hype

About this episode

This episode discusses nutrition for hormone health, the safety of microwaves, and the hype around electrolytes.

Should we be eating differently across each stage of our cycle? Are microwaves actually harmful, or is it another wellness myth? And do we really need electrolytes, or is it just clever marketing? This week we answer your questions on nutrition for hormone health and PCOS, break down the science behind microwaving and plastic safety, and explore the growing hype around electrolytes. We also talk about how to build a balanced vegetarian diet without over-relying on ultra-processed foods, share trusted menopause resources, and open up about what we’re actually cooking, eating and doing in our own routines right now. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠hello@wellness-scoop.com⁠ The Science of Menopause and The M Word by today's contributor Dr. Phillipa Kaye The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta Just Getting Started by Lisa Snowdon Owning Your Menopause The Power of Menopause and Midlife by Dr Nighat Arif Ella's favourite Foccacia recipe. Ella suggests letting it sit for two hours to prove. Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ella, Rhi

Topics covered

• cycle syncing
• nutrition
• microwaves
• electrolytes
• hormone health
• PCOS
• vegetarian diet
• menopause

Keywords

• hormone health
• PCOS
• microwave safety
• electrolyte marketing
• vegetarian diet
• menopause resources

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives, The Fibre Formula

Books & works: The Science of Menopause, The M Word, The Feel Good Fix, Owning Your Menopause, The Power of Menopause and Midlife

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