PCOS Nutritionist Blog

If you have PCOS, afternoon cravings can feel relentless. You eat a “healthy” lunch, yet by 3–4pm you’re reaching for biscuits, chocolate or another coffee just to keep going. For many women with PCOS, this isn’t a willpower issue – it’s a blood sugar and insulin response problem . PCOS is closely linked with insulin resistance, even in women who are lean or exercise regularly. When blood sugar rises quickly and then drops, cravings, fatigue and irritability often follow. Ove

If you have PCOS and feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, especially sugar or carbs, you’re not the only one who's struggling. This is one of the most common questions I hear from women who feel they’re doing “all the right things” but still feel overwhelmed by cravings, energy dips, and appetite swings. This can feel confusing and frustrating, particularly if you’ve been told to just “eat less sugar” or “be more disciplined”. But for many women with PCOS, craving

Many women I speak to feel as if they’re constantly “firefighting” symptoms of PCOS . The stalled weight loss, sugar crashes, skin concerns, cycle changes, or exhaustion that seems to appear out of nowhere. But what often sits underneath these daily struggles is something bigger happening metabolically. One of the most important long-term considerations for women with PCOS is the increased likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome. It sounds like a complicated medical term,

PCOS‑Friendly Meals: Key Points Support hormone balance with every meal. Stabilise blood sugar and reduce cravings. Include protein, healthy fats, and fibre. Easy, practical meal ideas for weight management. Evidence-based, sustainable recipes for PCOS wellbeing. Feeling overwhelmed when planning meals with PCOS? Here are some simple, nutrient-dense meals to help you balance blood sugar, manage weight and support hormone health. Why Meal Planning Matters for PCOS Blood sugar

Fibre and PCOS – Key Points Adequate fibre helps stabilise blood sugar and reduce insulin spikes. Supports healthy digestion, gut microbiome, and hormone balance. Can aid weight management by increasing satiety and controlling cravings. Focus on a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. Balancing fibre intake with protein and healthy fats is key for PCOS wellbeing. Fibre has always been important for good health, but recently a new trend called “fibremaxing”

Protein at Breakfast for PCOS – Key Points 30g of protein at breakfast helps stabilise blood sugar levels. Supports appetite control and reduces mid-morning cravings. Helps maintain muscle mass and supports metabolism for weight management. Supports hormone balance, including insulin and reproductive hormones. Practical and satisfying way to start the day for PCOS wellbeing. If you’re a busy woman juggling life and the ongoing frustration of PCOS hormonal symptoms or stubborn

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