Nutrition Science for PCOS Blog & Resources 

If you've ever eaten a salad for lunch only to feel hungry an hour later, you're certainly not alone. Many salads look healthy but don't contain enough protein, fibre or healthy fats to keep you satisfied. As a result, they can leave you reaching for snacks later in the afternoon or struggling with evening cravings. For women with PCOS, building balanced meals is often more important than simply eating "healthy" foods. A well-balanced salad can become one of the easiest meals

If you’ve ever been told to “just cut carbs” to manage your PCOS, you're in the right place. Many women I work with arrive frustrated, having already tried a low-carb diet, keto, or sugar detox, only to feel worse: tired, moody, bloated, or stuck at the same weight. So why does this happen? And is going low-carb really the best approach for PCOS? In this post, we’ll look at: Why low-carb diets may backfire in PCOS The link between blood sugar, cortisol and hormone imbalances

If you have PCOS and struggle with fatigue, low mood, frequent infections or difficulty losing weight, vitamin D may be one piece of the puzzle worth exploring. Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK, particularly during the autumn and winter months when sunlight exposure is limited. Research also suggests that low vitamin D levels may be more common in women with PCOS compared with the general population. While vitamin D is not a cure for PCOS, maintaining healthy levels m