Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals- Why They Matter for Hormones and How to Avoid Them, with Jenna Hua In today’s episode, I chat with Jenna Hua, founder of Million Marker about endocrine disruptors and hormones. We discuss the most common and dangerous endocrine disruptors and the most recent research, along with a section specifically about PCOS. … Continue reading Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals- Why They Matter for Hormones and How to Avoid Them, with Jenna Hua
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Do Supplements Work for PCOS? The Truth about PCOS Vitamins
Do Supplements Work for PCOS? When I work with new clients, I often get sceptisicm or questions about whether supplements wor for PCOS. PCOS vitamins are a huge marketing area because women with PCOS are a large group with few working options or solutions for reducing their symptoms. In addition, nutrition is key to the… Continue reading Do Supplements Work for PCOS? The Truth about PCOS Vitamins
What Exercise is Best for PCOS?
What Exercise is Best for PCOS? Okay, I admit, this is a minefield of a question. As I’ve said before, PCOS is a basket diagnosis which means that so many people are labeled with this condition, yet there are so many unique variations of it. For some of us, insulin resistance is our biggest… Continue reading What Exercise is Best for PCOS?
Why Breakfast Matters (Especially for PCOS)
Breakfast for PCOS- it really does matter. Let’s talk about why. I hear some version of the following very often in initial consultations: “I don’t eat until lunch time, I’m not hungry and just too busy”. Is skipping breakfast good for PCOS? With the popularity of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting in recent years,… Continue reading Why Breakfast Matters (Especially for PCOS)
Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly
Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly Looking for a super strawberry flavored smoothie? You’ll love this easy strawberry milkshake smoothie that’s both PCOS and Insulin Resistance friendly! It’s that time of year where I want everything strawberry flavored (and especially milkshakes) but with PCOS, I avoid indulging that craving very frequently because I… Continue reading Easy Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie- PCOS and Insulin Friendly
Realistic New Year’s Goals for PCOS and Updates- Season 2! Episode 1
Realistic New Year’s Goals for PCOS and Updates- Season 2! Episode 1 In today’s episode, Amber catches you up on what’s been going on during break, shares some of her thoughts on PCOS and how to improve it realistically and updates you about her new course- Functional PCOS! Mentioned in the episode: Functional PCOS-… Continue reading Realistic New Year’s Goals for PCOS and Updates- Season 2! Episode 1
Improving Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Overall Health with Continuous Glucose Monitors- Amber’s experiences with Molly from Nutrisense
In today’s episode, Amber talks with Molly, one of the dieticians at Nutrisense, a health technology company that specializes in Continuous Glucose Monitors. Molly and Amber discuss the benefits of CGMs for PCOS and health in general, including Amber’s personal experience with a CGM, what she learned about herself and how food affects insulin and… Continue reading Improving Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Overall Health with Continuous Glucose Monitors- Amber’s experiences with Molly from Nutrisense
Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist: 6 Best Tips
What is the ideal pcos diet? My 6 best tips for How to Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist (with a meal plan!) You’ve been combing the internet for a PCOS diet that actually makes sense. You want something simple to follow, easy to understand, and realistic to stick with when life gets busy,… Continue reading Plan Your PCOS Diet like a Nutritionist: 6 Best Tips
Navigating Menopause with PCOS- Episode 58- An Amber a Day: The Functional Nutrition Podcast
In this episode Amber discusses PCOS post menopause. She talks about how PCOS is still a problem once periods stop, risks to watch for, and where to start with diet changes. She discusses surgical and natural menopause, hormone replacement, insulin resistance, inflammation, adrenal balance, intermittent fasting and food sensitivities. As someone navigating surgical herself, Amber… Continue reading Navigating Menopause with PCOS- Episode 58- An Amber a Day: The Functional Nutrition Podcast
Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility
Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility Maybe you’ve heard the terms endocrine disruptor before but aren’t sure what they mean besides a vague reference to dangerous “chemicals”. And in today’s day and age with so much misunderstanding about chemicals (everything is a chemical, after all) it can be easy to pass off… Continue reading Why Endocrine Disruptors Matter for Hormones, PCOS, and Fertility