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BITESIZE | 5 Food Rules To Balance Hormones, Boost Energy & Transform Your Health | Dr Mindy Pelz #544

Apr 3, 2025

In this discussion, Dr. Mindy Pelz, a nutrition expert and best-selling author, shares her insights on food's power to elevate health. She unveils her 'foundational five' food rules for balancing hormones and boosting energy. Mindy emphasizes the importance of intuitive eating, whole foods, and understanding personal food reactions. The conversation also touches on the gut's role in cravings, the significance of protein and fiber for hormonal health, and the vital aspects of nutrition post-fasting for overall well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Food choices can profoundly affect health, with natural foods promoting vitality and supporting overall well-being compared to processed alternatives.

Prioritizing blood sugar management over calorie counting is essential for sustained energy and making informed dietary decisions.

Deep dives

The Power of Food as a Tool

Food serves as a powerful instrument for achieving desired health outcomes and overall well-being. It can either enhance or detract from our quality of life, depending on our choices. The podcast presents five foundational health principles to guide individuals toward making informed dietary decisions. These principles emphasize the necessity of understanding the impact of food on our bodies, framing nutrition as a means to support rather than restrict our health.

Intro

2min

Balancing Hormones Through Diet

13min

Gut Feelings: Cravings and Choices

5min

The Essential Role of Protein and Fiber in Hormonal Health

2min

The Importance of Post-Fasting Nutrition

3min

CAUTION: This podcast discusses fasting, and its advice may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. If you have an existing health condition or are taking medication, always consult your healthcare practitioner before going for prolonged periods without eating.

“If you change the way you eat, you may feel completely different” - Dr Mindy Pelz

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today's clip is from episode 474 of the podcast with nutrition expert and best-selling author of ‘Fast Like a Girl’ and ‘Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat.’, Dr Mindy Pelz.

In this clip, Mindy shares how food can be a powerful tool to support your health and wellbeing, and we explore her ‘foundational five’ health principles, which include actionable strategies that anyone can implement.

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