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PCOS, Hormone Health & Cycle Blog


Why Aiming for ~30g Protein Per Meal Helps with PCOS Weight and Hormone Balance
Protein for PCOS – Key Points Around 30g of protein per meal helps stabilise blood sugar. Supports muscle maintenance, metabolism, and weight management. Reduces cravings and keeps energy levels steady throughout the day. Supports hormone balance, including insulin and reproductive hormones. Practical portion sizes make meals more satisfying and nourishing. Many women with PCOS are told to “eat more protein,” but vague advice like that isn’t enough. When your meals consistent
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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and PCOS: How Tracking Your Blood Sugar Can Help with Insulin Resistance
CGM and PCOS – Key Points Continuous glucose monitors track blood sugar levels throughout the day. Helps identify patterns related to meals, activity, and stress. Supports management of insulin resistance common in PCOS. Guides personalised nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. Can improve energy, cravings, weight management, and long-term metabolic health. Why blood sugar balance matters for PCOS If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve probably heard the term insulin resistance mo
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How to Read Food Labels for PCOS: Spot Hidden Hormone Triggers
If you’re trying to eat better for your PCOS, you’ve probably found yourself standing in the supermarket aisle, scanning a food label and wondering, is this actually OK for my hormones? It’s not just about calories or carbs. With PCOS, the real issue is how ingredients affect your blood sugar, inflammation, and hormone signalling. Certain additives, sugars and ultra-processed ingredients can quietly work against all the effort you’re putting in to rebalance your hormones and
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Eating Out with PCOS: How to Make Balanced Choices Without Stress or Guilt
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
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GLP-1 Medications and PCOS: Why Nutrition Still Matters During and After Medication
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...
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Why Fibre Matters for PCOS: 5 Simple Ways to Eat More Every Day
If you’re trying to manage PCOS naturally, increasing your fibre intake is one of the simplest but most effective things you can do, yet...
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How Much Protein Do You Need for PCOS and Hormone Balance?
Why I Recommend Increasing Protein for Women with PCOS When it comes to nutrition for PCOS, protein is one of the most talked-about...
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How to Improve Metabolism and Support Weight Loss with PCOS
How to Improve Metabolism and Support Weight Loss with PCOS Weight gain with PCOS can feel confusing and unfair. You may be eating well,...
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Is Sugar Fueling Your PCOS Hormone Imbalance?
PCOS: How Sugar Sabotages Your Hormones When it comes to managing hormone imbalances like PCOS , reducing sugar intake is a critical yet...
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