SHOULD YOU GO GLUTEN/DAIRY FREE FOR YOUR POCS? HERE’S THE NUANCED TRUTH: There are a few big name people making a lot of inflammatory content about gluten and dairy and PCOS and it’s creating a lot of confusion among the people I talk to on a daily basis. Do I need to go gluten and… Continue reading SHOULD YOU GO GLUTEN/DAIRY FREE FOR YOUR POCS? HERE’S THE NUANCED TRUTH:
Category: PCOS
HERE’S HOW STRESS ACTUALLY IMPACTS PCOS
HERE’S HOW STRESS ACTUALLY IMPACTS PCOS: We hear all the time that stress can make our PCOS symptoms worse (or even cause PCOS symptoms) but I feel like the majority of us struggle to understand what that really means. That’s because stress can have many different faces and the ones we always thinks of: difficult… Continue reading HERE’S HOW STRESS ACTUALLY IMPACTS PCOS
PCOS Insulin Resistance: Why it Happens, Signs & Symptoms
PCOS Insulin Resistance: What You Need to Know PCOS is the most common gynecological condition in the world, affecting more than 10-15% of women worldwide (National Institutes of Health, 2022). Amongst those women, up to 80% deal with some level of insulin resistance (Fertility & Sterility, 2013). PCOS insulin resistance affects women of all ages,… Continue reading PCOS Insulin Resistance: Why it Happens, Signs & Symptoms
Superfoods that actually help PCOS
Superfoods that actually help PCOS There are 9 main superfoods that when in included in the diet of someone with PCOS can vastly improve symptoms- seriously! I know the word superfood can seem hokey, but what I mean by super food is a food that has specific health properties that help a specific PCOS issue. I’m… Continue reading Superfoods that actually help PCOS
How many meals per day should we eat with PCOS?
HOW MANY MEALS A DAY SHOULD WE EAT WITH PCOS? Should we do 3 meals? One meal a day? Intermittent fasting? 5 small meals?? The answer to this question can be a little complex since we all have different needs, but here’s how I manage meal with my PCOS clients. First, let’s recap how… Continue reading How many meals per day should we eat with PCOS?
PCOS Meal Prep Guide: How to Meal Prep for PCOS
The trouble with PCOS Meal Prep You’ve seen the people with the fancy little glass containers- they’re fit, they’re disciplined, they make chicken and broccoli look glamorous. You want to meal prep for your PCOS like them so you buy all the little accessories to get started. But then you try to meal prep and… Continue reading PCOS Meal Prep Guide: How to Meal Prep for PCOS
You’re not crazy: Why it’s harder to lose weight with PCOS
You’re part of the PCOS club, so you know how victim-blamey people can be about PCOS weight gain. From being told you just need to eat less and workout more to being questioned about whether you’re really following a healthy diet, most of us have experienced the confusion that comes with trying your hardest and… Continue reading You’re not crazy: Why it’s harder to lose weight with PCOS
Why PCOS is Making You Exhausted
Why PCOS is Making You Exhausted There’s a good reason why you’re so exhausted with PCOS and I shared more about it in the new to PCOS series I’m doing on social media today. You see, with PCOS we tend to ride a blood sugar rollercoaster through the day and it’s caused by 2 major… Continue reading Why PCOS is Making You Exhausted
Introducing: PCOS Foundations
Introducing: PCOS Foundations Here’s an excerpt from the newsletter introducing the course! Good morning!! And it IS a beautiful day because my new course, PCOS Foundations is officially launched! What is PCOS Foundations? PCOS Foundations is a functional nutrition based course for those who are new to their PCOS healthy lifestyle journey. Whether you… Continue reading Introducing: PCOS Foundations
Nutrition Tips for PCOS Cravings
NUTRITION TIPS FOR CRAVINGS With PCOS, there tend to be a few major reasons for sugar cravings (especially ones that strike in the evening!) Blood sugar imbalance High stress hormones Skipping meals/Inconsistent patterns All of these things create certain imbalances in the body that your brain uses sugar cravings (or salty cravings!) to try to… Continue reading Nutrition Tips for PCOS Cravings