020 | Functional Nutrition for Women's Health: From Pregnancy to Postpartum and Beyond
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In this episode of EmpowerHer Wellness, host Morgan Ekovich interviews Teresa Romano, a registered dietitian specializing in functional nutrition, eating disorders, and women's health. They discuss prenatal and postpartum nutrition, body image, and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food at various life stages.
About Today's Guest:
Teresa Romano is a registered dietitian with a background in functional nutrition and herbal medicine. She's a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and a certified prenatal dietitian specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and women's health.
What You'll Learn:
- The basics of functional nutrition and how it differs from conventional approaches
- Nutrition tips for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods
- How to handle first-trimester food aversions
- The importance of postpartum nutrition and why it's not the time for restrictive dieting
- Strategies for improving body image and practicing self-compassion
- How to recognize and address obsessive behaviors around food tracking
Resources & Links:
- Teresa’s website
- Teresa’s email: [email protected]
- Teresa’s Instagram
- Join the FREE Facebook Community
- Visit our Website
- Facebook Page
- Watch the full YouTube video
- Reach out to me with questions: [email protected]
- NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) Screening Tool
- IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals)
- MyFitnessPal
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