PCOS Nutritionist Blog

If you’ve been avoiding fat to manage your weight, this could be holding you back Many women with PCOS have been told some version of: “Eat low fat” “Cut calories” “Avoid high-fat foods” So it’s no surprise that fats are often the first thing to go. But here’s what I see in practice, and what research supports: When fat intake is too low (or poor quality), it can actually make symptoms like: Cravings Energy dips Hormonal imbalance Weight struggles harder to manage. Healthy fa

If you feel constantly inflamed with PCOS, your diet may be playing a bigger role than you think If you’re dealing with PCOS, inflammation is often part of the picture, even if it hasn’t been clearly explained to you. You might notice: Persistent fatigue Skin flare-ups or acne Bloating or digestive discomfort Stubborn weight gain that doesn’t respond to dieting Irregular cycles Many women I work with feel like their body is “working against them”, despite trying to eat well.

If you’ve been told the Mediterranean diet is “the best diet for PCOS”, here’s what you need to know If you’ve searched for how to eat with PCOS, the Mediterranean diet likely comes up again and again. It’s often described as: Anti-inflammatory Heart healthy Good for weight management But this is where many women get stuck. Because while the Mediterranean diet can  be helpful, simply following it in a generic way doesn’t always lead to improvements in: Weight Cravings Energy

Fibre has always been important for good health, but recently a new trend called “fibremaxxing” has taken over social media. Instead of cutting foods out, fibremaxxing is all about adding more high-fibre foods into your day to support digestion, energy, and weight management. But if you have PCOS, does fibremaxxing really help? And could there be downsides if you go too far? Let’s look at what fibremaxxing means, the benefits for PCOS, and how to use this trend in a safe and

Gut health and PCOS are closely linked, but are fermented foods always the answer? If you’ve been trying to manage PCOS through nutrition, chances are you’ve come across advice to “heal your gut” or “eat more fermented foods.” From kefir to kimchi, they’re everywhere, and often sold as the fix for everything from bloating to brain fog. But when it comes to PCOS, things are rarely that simple. Gut health absolutely matters in PCOS. The state of your microbiome, the trillions

If you have PCOS and feel stuck eating the same meals over and over again, you're in the right place. Many of the women I work with are...

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, or suspect something isn’t quite right after coming off the pill, bloating, fatigue, acne, stubborn weight gain and hormone symptoms can feel relentless. Social media and health trends can make everything feel even more confusing. You’re eating well (mostly), exercising when you can, and trying to stay on top of your health. But it’s like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to. One piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked i

Why Inflammation Matters in PCOS If you’re living with PCOS, chances are inflammation is playing a bigger role in your symptoms than you...

If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve likely heard the term “inflammation” more than once, and for good reason. Chronic low-grade...

If you have PCOS and also experience symptoms like bladder pain, frequent urination, or pelvic pressure, especially when your urine is...

When you think about managing PCOS, gut health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But more and more research shows that...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is often promoted as a simple way to lose weight and improve blood sugar balance. But when you have PCOS,...

If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve probably noticed how your symptoms flare up at certain times, like during high-pressure periods at...

If you’re living with PCOS and constantly battling bloating, constipation, sugar cravings , or stubborn weight , even when you’re “doing...

If you’ve been dealing with uncomfortable bloating , sluggish digestion or sugar cravings alongside your PCOS symptoms - you’re in the...

If you’ve ever felt bloated, sluggish or uncomfortable after eating certain foods, you might have wondered whether you have a food...