PCOS Nutritionist Blog

When women with PCOS try to improve their nutrition, fibre is often overlooked. Most conversations online focus on: cutting carbohydrates avoiding sugar fasting or following restrictive food rules. But one of the most supportive nutrients for PCOS may actually be: fibre. Fibre plays an important role in: blood sugar balance appetite regulation digestion gut health fullness after meals and overall metabolic health. Many women with PCOS are not eating enough fibre consistently,

If you have PCOS and feel like your evenings completely unravel after a “good” day of eating, you're in the right place. Many women with PCOS tell me: “I’m fine during the day but evenings are my downfall.” “I crave sugar constantly after dinner.” “I feel out of control around food at night.” “I start every Monday motivated, then end up snacking by the evening.” It can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when you are trying hard to eat well. But evening cravings with P

If you have PCOS and feel constantly hungry, tired or stuck in evening cravings, one of the most overlooked areas to look at is: how satisfying your meals actually are. Many women with PCOS describe patterns like: feeling hungry again soon after eating craving sugar or snacks by mid-afternoon relying on caffeine to get through the day feeling “good” with food all day then overeating at night constantly thinking about food Often, this is not simply about willpower. It can be l

If you have PCOS, you’ve probably heard that balancing blood sugar is important. But knowing what to do in theory and understanding how your body actually responds to food, stress and daily life are very different things. This is where functional health tests like DUTCH hormones cycle mapping, DNA and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can be a powerful learning tool. For many women I work with, especially those struggling with stubborn weight gain, cravings, energy crashes

Why Eating Out Feels So Complicated with PCOS If you’ve ever felt anxious or stuck trying to make the “right” food choice at a restaurant, you’re in the right place. Eating out with PCOS can feel like a minefield - especially when you’re trying to manage blood sugar, cravings, weight or inflammation . Many of the women I work with want to eat out occasionally without undoing progress, feeling bloated for days, or spiralling into guilt. The good news is, you don’t need to sti

If you’ve been prescribed a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Saxenda, or Mounjaro for PCOS-related weight gain, you're in the right place to learn more about it from a nutritional perspective. These drugs can lead to short-term weight loss, and for many women with PCOS who’ve struggled for years, they can feel like a lifeline. But there’s something many aren’t told: without the right nutrition and hormone support, the long-term results often don’t last. I’ve worked with women w

Why I Recommend Increasing Protein for Women with PCOS When it comes to nutrition for PCOS, protein is one of the most talked-about...

How to Improve Metabolism and Support Weight Loss with PCOS Weight gain with PCOS can feel confusing and unfair. You may be eating well,...

PCOS: How Sugar Sabotages Your Hormones When it comes to managing hormone imbalances like PCOS , reducing sugar intake is a critical yet...