On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Nitu and Rohini Bajekal to bust some of the perpetual myths in hormonal health and plant based diets, including the consensus on soy and whether it’s actually healthy for you.
Nitu Bajekal is a Consultant Gynaecologist and a Women’s Health Specialist with over 35 years of clinical experience, who provides medical and holistic care for women with a variety of health concerns such as PCOS, menopause, heavy periods and cancers.
Rohini is a nutritionist and board-certified lifestyle medicine professional providing evidence-based nutrition and advice around living a healthy lifestyle. Having worked in branding and marketing for food startups, she discovered her passion for making plant-based foods more accessible to people.
They together co-authored the book Living PCOS Free, one which I’d highly recommend checking out!
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2:16 - Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.
5:30 - Planning your diet for pregnancy.
11:55 - Bringing protein into your diet.
14:35 - How to meet protein goals?
18:06 - Difference between intolerance and allergy.
26:06 - Why is soy so good for you?
28:37 - How does soy help with cancer?
34:43 - How do you shop for milk?
39:00 - The hierarchy of plant based milks.
41:50 - What is endometriosis?
46:45 - What can you do to help with Pcos?
50:37 - Symptoms of Pcos and how to help.
57:14 - How to improve your life expectancy and quality of life.
1:00:34 - There is no safe limit of alcohol.
1:03:47 - The importance of treating yourself.
1:10:48 - The science of veganism and veganism.
1:13:35 - What is a healthy diet?
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2:16 - Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.
5:30 - Planning your diet for pregnancy.
11:55 - Bringing protein into your diet.
14:35 - How to meet protein goals?
18:06 - Difference between intolerance and allergy.
26:06 - Why is soy so good for you?
28:37 - How does soy help with cancer?
34:43 - How do you shop for milk?
39:00 - The hierarchy of plant based milks.
41:50 - What is endometriosis?
46:45 - What can you do to help with Pcos?
50:37 - Symptoms of Pcos and how to help.
57:14 - How to improve your life expectancy and quality of life.
1:00:34 - There is no safe limit of alcohol.
1:03:47 - The importance of treating yourself.
1:10:48 - The science of veganism and veganism.
1:13:35 - What is a healthy diet?
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