Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, I talk with chef Whitney Aronoff about the impact of food on hormone balance. Whitney shares how she attended culinary school to heal her own gut issues and learn life skills. She discusses the benefits of eating seasonal whole foods and traditional cooking methods for optimal nutrition and hormone health. Whitney emphasizes listening to cravings and upgrading unhealthy options. We stress finding balance in nutrition and avoiding restrictive thinking. Whitney shares resources for moms, including recipes! Tune in to learn simple steps for cooking nourishing meals in harmony with nature's cycles.In this episode:01:25 - Why Whitney became interested in food and healthy eating03:44 - What Whitney learned about healthy eating from culinary school06:43 - Benefits of eating seasonally and how it impacts the body 11:53 - Reflecting on how disconnected modern life is from natural cycles 15:00 - Cooking basics: techniques to improve nutrient retention19:29 - Listening to cravings and understanding their physical and spiritual meaning23:46 - Upgrading unhealthy cravings and making nourishment accessible28:45 - Meal planning, meal prep, and balancing warm and cold foods for better nutrition31:58 - More resources and recipes to help you nourish your body and hormonesLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Secrets WorkshopCOURSE + COACHING (When you’re ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingPRIVATE PODCAST MINI-COURSELeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for $20 off the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance. Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the perfect place to get started!LET’S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteCONNECT WITH WHITNEYInstagram: @starseedkitchenFacebook: StSign up for the first 2 episodes of the Restored mini-course on blood sugar balance for FREE! Blood sugar balance is one of the first steps I take for hormone balance so this is the place to get started! PS: Want the whole course at a discount? Leave a 5 star-rating on the podcast and DM me the word REVIEW to get in for just $17.Use the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I’m sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.