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  • Nutrition for endometriosis & fertility

    Nutrition for endometriosis & fertility


    March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we’re joined by one of Australia’s most trusted fertility dietitians, Stefanie Valakas. Stef brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this conversation, sharing evidence-based nutrition strategies for managing inflammation, gut health and fertility in clients with endometriosis.

    Hosted by Brooke Delfino 

    Biography

    Stefanie Valakas is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist and Founder of The Dietologist – Australia’s trusted authority in fertility nutrition. She’s also the co-founder of reproductive health supplement brand, arxi. At The Dietologist, Stefanie and her team believe that everyone deserves the right to own their fertility story and are committed to offering inclusive, comprehensive care to help couples and individuals optimise their reproductive health and fertility through nutrition.

     

     

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why endometriosis diagnosis takes over six years and what needs to change
    • The role of inflammation and how diet can help
    • The gut-endometriosis connection and practical nutrition strategies
    • Endometriosis and fertility – key considerations for conception
    • The latest on supplements and lifestyle interventions

    Additional resources

     

    Click here for more information about endometriosis and ways you can support Endometrosis Awareness Month

    Click here to learn more about the reproductive health supplement, arxi

    Connect with Stefanie Valakas at thedietologist.com or on Instagram @the_dietologist

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  • PCOS, endometriosis and nutrition | Dietitian Connection

    PCOS, endometriosis and nutrition | Dietitian Connection


    Through her award-winning virtual private practice, dietitian Stefanie Valakas has supported over 1000 women globally with nutrition strategies for reproductive health. In this episode, we explore Stef’s professional and personal journey towards finding her niche in women’s health, and why she is so passionate about helping women prepare for pregnancy and/or manage PCOS and endometriosis symptoms. Stef also shares her passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest science and highlights why an anti-inflammatory diet is an essential tool in a dietitian’s toolkit for women’s health. ​

    Hosted by Brooke Delfino

    Biography

    Stefanie Valakas is an expert certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian & nutritionist and founder of award-wining virtual practice, The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team of fertility and pregnancy dietitians are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility and pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. Stef believes every hopeful parent should be armed with tools and knowledge to support their own reproductive health and set up their future children for a healthy future. Outside of her clinical work, Stefanie is a consultant to food industry and also mentors fellow dietitians inside her mentorship group, Fertility Friendly Dietitians.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The latest research in PCOS and endometriosis​
    • Effective nutrition strategies dietitians can implement with their clients​
    • Specific foods and nutrients to focus on ​
    • Key factors dietitians need to consider when creating personalised nutrition care plans

    Additional resources

    Connect with Stef at thedietologist.com.au or on Instagram @the_dietologist

    The content, products and/or services referred to in this episode are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.


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