Nutrition Science for PCOS Blog & Resources 

If you've noticed your weight creeping up since your PCOS symptoms began, you may be wondering what's actually causing it. Perhaps you haven't dramatically changed the way you eat, yet your clothes feel tighter around your middle. Maybe you're experiencing stronger cravings than you used to, feeling hungrier between meals or finding that maintaining your weight takes much more effort. It can be particularly frustrating when you're eating reasonably well and don't feel that yo

Understanding how PCOS and perimenopause overlap, why symptoms can change and the nutrition and lifestyle habits that may help. Have you reached your late 30s or 40s and started wondering if your PCOS has changed? Perhaps your periods have become less predictable. You're sleeping less well. Your weight seems harder to manage than it used to be. You're waking up tired, struggling with brain fog or finding your usual routine no longer works. Many women begin asking themselves:

When life gets busy, healthy eating often feels impossible If you've ever come back from holiday feeling motivated, only to find yourself reaching for biscuits at 3 pm on your first day back at work, you're not alone. It's something I've noticed time and time again with women I support with PCOS. In fact, during a recent free 10-Day Evening Cravings Reset, I asked participants what they found hardest about staying on track. I expected them to say holidays. I expected them to

An evidence-based guide to choosing supplements for PCOS without wasting money or feeling overwhelmed. If you've searched online for the best supplements for PCOS, you've probably found hundreds of recommendations. One website tells you to take inositol. Another recommends magnesium, omega-3, probiotics and vitamin D. Social media influencers promote expensive supplement routines with handfuls of capsules every morning, all claiming to balance hormones, improve fertility or s

Understanding the connection between food intolerances, bloating and gut health with PCOS Do you feel like you're reacting to more and more foods? Perhaps bread leaves you bloated, milk upsets your stomach or certain meals seem to cause uncomfortable digestive symptoms. Maybe you've already removed gluten, dairy or sugar because you hoped it would improve your PCOS symptoms, yet you're still struggling with bloating, fatigue or digestive discomfort. Many women with PCOS begin

If you’ve been searching for an online PCOS nutritionist, you’ve probably reached the point where you’re tired of trying to work everything out on your own. Maybe you’ve spent hours reading conflicting advice online. One website tells you to cut out carbohydrates. Another says you need to fast. Social media is full of supplements, meal plans and influencers claiming they’ve found the answer. Yet despite all the information available, you’re still left wondering: Why am I crav

If you've searched online for PCOS inflammation supplements, you've probably been met with endless recommendations. One article tells you to take turmeric. Another recommends magnesium. Social media suggests inositol, omega-3, probiotics, vitamin D, NAC and dozens of other supplements, all claiming to reduce inflammation or "balance your hormones". It's no wonder so many women feel confused. The truth is that supplements can play a supportive role for some women with PCOS, bu

You're trying so hard… but nothing seems to be changing You've started eating healthier. You've cut back on sugar. You're walking more, cooking from scratch and trying to choose foods that support your hormones. Maybe you've even downloaded meal plans, bought supplements or followed advice from social media. Read this if you feel Confused by PCOS Advice on Social Media and learn How to Tell What’s Worth Following. Despite all the effort, you still feel like you're standing st

Wondering if you're ovulating with PCOS? If you have PCOS, trying to work out whether you're ovulating can feel confusing. One month you might have a period. The next month, nothing happens. Ovulation predictor kits seem to give mixed results, your cycle tracking app predicts different dates every month, and you're left wondering whether you're actually ovulating at all. For many women, this uncertainty can feel frustrating, particularly if you're hoping to conceive. But even

Many women with PCOS skip breakfast for what feel like sensible reasons. You may: not feel hungry in the morning rely on coffee to get going feel too busy to eat want to “save calories” for later or believe fasting will help with weight loss Sometimes breakfast gets pushed later and later until the first proper meal happens at lunchtime, or even later in the afternoon. Looking for some great breakfast ideas, there are 15 high-protein ideas in this post. While this pattern may

If you're trying to eat well with PCOS, lunch can often be the meal that lets you down. Perhaps you throw together a quick salad, grab a supermarket sandwich or skip lunch altogether because you're busy. It might seem like the healthier option at the time, but if your lunch doesn't contain enough protein, fibre and healthy fats, there's a good chance you'll be reaching for biscuits, chocolate or crisps by mid-afternoon. Read this post to learn more about why fibre and gut hea

Do You Start the Week With Good Intentions and End Up Ordering Takeaway by Thursday? Many women with PCOS know what they should be eating. The challenge is finding the time and energy to make it happen consistently. After a long day at work, the last thing most people want to do is spend an hour preparing a healthy meal from scratch. This is often where healthy eating starts to unravel. You skip lunch because you're busy, grab snacks to get through the afternoon, arrive home

What Should You Eat in a Day With PCOS? One of the most common questions I hear is: "What should I actually eat in a day with PCOS?" After scrolling through social media, it's easy to feel confused. One person says to cut out carbohydrates. Another recommends intermittent fasting. Someone else claims dairy is the problem. The reality is that there is no single perfect PCOS diet. In my experience, most women benefit from stepping away from restrictive food rules and focusing o

Why Do I Feel Hungry All the Time With PCOS? Do you feel hungry shortly after meals, constantly think about food, or find yourself searching the kitchen cupboards despite eating what seems like enough? Many women with PCOS tell me they feel hungry far more often than they think they should. You may: Feel hungry an hour after breakfast Crave snacks throughout the afternoon Struggle with intense evening cravings Feel satisfied for only a short time after eating Constantly think

If you've ever looked at healthy recipes online and thought, "I don't have time for all of that," you're in the right place. Many women with PCOS assume eating well means preparing different meals every day, buying expensive ingredients or following complicated meal plans. In reality, one of the simplest ways to support your overall health is to gradually include a wider variety of foods in your diet. This doesn't mean completely changing how you eat. It means making small ad

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 like your body is constantly working against you, you may have heard the term “slow metabolism”. It is often used to explain: weight gain difficulty losing weight low energy stubborn cravings But this explanation is usually oversimplified. With PCOS, metabolism is not just about how many calories you burn. It is much more closely linked to: how your body regulates energy how stable your blood sugar is how well you recover from stress how consistently

Many women with PCOS notice that symptoms often feel worse during periods of stress. You may recognise patterns like: stronger cravings during busy weeks more fatigue when overwhelmed disrupted sleep during stressful periods worsening skin symptoms before deadlines feeling more emotionally reactive around food irregular cycles after stressful life events This is not “all in your head”. Stress can affect multiple systems involved in PCOS, including: blood sugar regulation appe

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