Hormones, Healthy Skin and the Truth About Oats
About this episode
In this Extra Scoop we’re tackling your brilliant listener questions, from why your period might stop after restrictive eating to what’s really going on with phytic acid in oats and whether you should worry about skincare ingredients like BHT and phenoxyethanol. Rhi shares her clinical insight into hypothalamic amenorrhoea, how to restore hormonal balance and why food freedom is key to recovery. We unpack the truth about “anti-nutrients” and why your homemade muesli is still a gut-friendly win, plus practical guidance on eating for each phase of your menstrual cycle. It’s a real-world, science-meets-sanity episode on how to care for your body, inside and out. Find out more about our brilliant contributors to today's episode: Sarah Elder, part of the Rhitrition team Dr Anjali Mahto Get you copy of Dr. Thivi's book: Skinfood - Your 4-step solution to healthy, happy skin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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