Emily the Period RD
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Canadian Registered Dietitian with a special focus in reproductive medicine & gynecology. I write about nutrition for periods, hormones and everything in between!
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Meal Planning for Hormonal Health: What to Eat for Balance and Energy
Meal planning can be such a great tool to have when it comes to nourishing your hormones and your health! And despite what you may see online, meal planning doesn’t have to make piles of food, use hours and hours or be overwhelming to the point where you can’t maintain it as a routine.
By Emily the Period RD28 days ago in Longevity
The Best Vitamins and Minerals for Optimal Hormone Function
It seems that everywhere you look (cue the Full House theme song), there’s some sort of ad for a “hormone imbalance fix”. And of course, it usually involves some sort of supplement you can buy - do those vitamins and minerals actually work to address hormonal concerns?
By Emily the Period RD2 months ago in Longevity
How to Balance Estrogen Through Your Diet: Pro Tips
I’m sure many of you have heard (or read!) me say this before, but… You can’t actually “balance” your hormones. They aren’t meant to be balanced. Hormones, of all kinds and all jobs in the body, are designed to fluctuate as part of running metabolism, the circadian rhythm and so much more. These ebbs and flows allow for various organ systems to do their jobs! Balancing hormones in a way that would cause stagnation or steady levels might actually prevent typical functions - this is how oral contraceptives work, by supplying the body with a steady level of estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation from occurring.
By Emily the Period RD2 months ago in Longevity
Nutrition Strategies for Managing Thyroid Health
We talk a lot about the reproductive system when it comes to hormone health, but hormones are much larger than just simply periods and pregnancy. We have to talk about more of the endocrine system! Enter stage left, the thyroid!
By Emily the Period RD4 months ago in Longevity
How to Use Adaptogens to Manage Stress and Hormonal Imbalances
The world today is wild - if you’re not stressed out right now, please send me your secrets. Naturally, managing stress and maintaining hormonal balance can feel like a never-ending challenge (especially with all of the misinformation online and the pressure for a perfect hormone profile). Many people turn to natural remedies to support their bodies, and adaptogens have emerged as a popular solution. But what exactly are adaptogens??
By Emily the Period RD6 months ago in Longevity
Hormone Health and Plant-Based Diets: What You NEED to Know
One thing you will never see me doing is touting a complete overhaul of your eating patterns to be full plant-based and only plant-based - but I won’t ignore the really cool benefits that come with leaning in to more plant-based foods, in more of a “plant forward” approach.
By Emily the Period RD7 months ago in Longevity
Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Hormones
I love talking about the digestive system - it’s a powerhouse for the rest of the body! Without it, we’d have an awful time trying to build and repair tissues, and even have energy for thinking. I would be strongly suspicious of anyone who doesn’t have at least a little bit of interest in how the digestive system works.
By Emily the Period RD8 months ago in Longevity
The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Hormone Regulation
If you know me and my practice, you know I am talking about omega-3s on the regular. It almost feels laughable when I get into an education session with one of my patients, and feel myself revving up to talk about omega-3s.
By Emily the Period RD8 months ago in Longevity
Top 10 Foods to Support Healthy Hormone Balance
Hi, if you’re new here - I’m a Registered Dietitian with a special focus in reproductive medicine and gynecology, and I write and talk about hormones OFTEN. It wasn’t the area I pictured myself in, purely because I didn’t know it was an area I was actually able to be in. Now I’m in it and I can’t imagine being anywhere else.
By Emily the Period RD10 months ago in Longevity
A Balancing Act: Essential Nutrients for Hormone Health
Hormones are poorly understood, but everyone is talking about them. The number of times I have heard references to “hormones” when describing body symptoms but limited explanation as to why they would be involved… there’s a phrase about having a nickel or a dime for every time, I think.
By Emily the Period RD12 months ago in Longevity
