12. How to Have a Balanced Diet Without Obsessing with Anita Mirchandani, Registered Dietitian

If you've ever felt a little lost when it comes to your diet, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Anita Mirchandani is a registered dietician based in NY., and she has a way of making nutrition feel much … easier to digest (see what I did there?).After struggling with her weight as a teenager, Anita went down the path to become a dietician to help others feel empowered with their diet. She takes an integrative approach and really focuses on breaking down the science in a way that I appreciate. I've always been a little bit confused about the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist. So, she cleared that right up for us. We'll also hear a bit about what led Anita down the path to helping others feel empowered with their diet. And of course, you know I've got you with the trending topics including:intermittent fastingprotein intakehormone imbalances, and more. Let's also take a moment to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Appreciation Month! For each episode in the month of May, I'm kicking us off by shining a light on AAPI-founded wellness brands. This week, I'm giving a big shoutout to Shaz & Kiks. Their Ayurvedic haircare is beautifully done! In this episode, we're chatting about: What it's like working with a dietician  The importance of sleep to your overall health Things to consider when considering intermittent fasting How can we work more protein into our diet? Anita's take on Ozempic When should you get your hormones tested? What is insulin resistance?what's in my bag: Rosebud Salve TJs Hand LotionIlia Multi StickConnect with Anita:  Website InstagramDon't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you enjoyed this episode. Let me know where you're listening from and what you'd like to hear more of! Connect with me: Tiktok Instagram