web02.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 14:37:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Blood Sugar Balance” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/blood%20sugar%20balance Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you. en-us episodic Mindset, Nutrition & Sustainable Fat Loss for Women Danielle Rancourt, RD I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you. no fat loss, sustainable weight loss, nutrition, dietitian, mindset, women’s health, metabolism, sports nutrition, weight loss coaching, healthy habits Danielle Rancourt, RD dani@danitherd.com Episode 36: Why is protein a game changer? https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/36 69f2de57-2ad9-45d1-9cad-1182e62cec38 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Protein has so many benefits yet most people still aren't consuming enough protein! Find out why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals. 38:05 no Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam & I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals. In this episode: [1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat? [2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS & Diabetes [5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation [7:56] Why is protein important? [11:40] Good sources of protein [12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think [17:25] How much protein should you eat? [18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults [22:55] Protein for athletes [24:51] Protein for muscle gain [30:24] Protein for fat loss [31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation [35:49] Summary Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) protein, macros, weight loss, fat loss, muscle building, body recomposition, blood sugar balance Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam & I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals.

In this episode:

[1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat?

[2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS & Diabetes

[5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation

[7:56] Why is protein important?

[11:40] Good sources of protein

[12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think

[17:25] How much protein should you eat?

[18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults

[22:55] Protein for athletes

[24:51] Protein for muscle gain

[30:24] Protein for fat loss

[31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation

[35:49] Summary

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam & I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals.

In this episode:

[1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat?

[2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS & Diabetes

[5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation

[7:56] Why is protein important?

[11:40] Good sources of protein

[12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think

[17:25] How much protein should you eat?

[18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults

[22:55] Protein for athletes

[24:51] Protein for muscle gain

[30:24] Protein for fat loss

[31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation

[35:49] Summary

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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