Astrid Naranjo, otherwise known as the Antidiet_dietitian is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) originally from Venezuela but now practicing in Southport Private Hospital, Australia. Astrid has a masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetic Practice from Bond University, Gold Coast. Astrid has experience across a wide range of areas ( bariatric surgery, fitness, weight loss, clinical and sports nutrition, eating disorders) and has a deep interest in research and evidence based practice. Astrid's mission as a professional is to become a recognized Dietitian offering an evidence-based, holistic, customized and professional nutritional approach to her audience on social media and patients, helping them to become and achieve a healthier and better versions of themselves. Astrid is also an Instagram post designer, translating evidence-based research into practical advice for both Layne Norton and Holly Baxter. Astrid's Instagram Astrid's Twitter In this episode we cover: Astrid's reason for getting into nutrition and dietetics The pressures on men and women to achieve society's definitions of beauty The difficulty and importance of establishing healthy relationships with food The hormonal intricacies of the menstrual cycle How hormonal changes can affect stress tolerance and even appetite Considerations when programming nutrition for female clients