PCOS, Hormone Health & Cycle Blog

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

PCOS Snack Ideas – Key Points Choose snacks with protein, fibre, and healthy fats. Balance blood sugar to reduce cravings and energy dips. Plan snacks to support weight management and hormone health. Include simple, easy-to-prepare options for busy days. Track cravings and energy to find what works best for you. Why snacking matters for PCOS If you have PCOS, you’ve probably noticed that skipping meals or reaching for a quick sugary snack can leave you feeling tired, irritabl

PCOS and Pregnancy Planning – Key Points Nutrition and lifestyle choices can support hormone balance and ovulation. Focus on stabilising blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and maintaining a healthy weight. Balanced meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats support fertility. Tracking cycles and symptoms helps identify patterns and optimise timing. Evidence-based strategies can improve chances of conception and overall reproductive health. Thinking About Pregnancy with PCOS

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’re living with PCOS, chances are you’ve been told to just “eat healthily” or “lose some weight” to feel better, without much...

If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve likely heard the term “inflammation” more than once, and for good reason. Chronic low-grade...

If you’ve been avoiding fat in an effort to manage your weight or improve PCOS symptoms , it might be time to rethink that. Despite what...

When you think about managing PCOS, gut health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But more and more research shows that...

If you’ve been told to “just lose weight” or “go on the pill” for PCOS, it’s common, but this narrow approach often misses the bigger...

If you’ve been told to just “eat less and move more” for PCOS weight loss , you're not getting the full picture. PCOS affects multiple...

If you’ve been told your PCOS is something you’ll “just have to live with,” it can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and at times,...

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...

When you’re living with PCOS, supporting gut health can make a real difference to your hormones, energy, and symptoms like bloating or...

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

If you have PCOS and you’re in your 30s or 40s, you may have noticed that your usual diet tweaks or exercise routines aren’t working like...

If you struggle with cravings, energy dips, or that mid-afternoon crash, your blood sugar may be driving more of your PCOS symptoms than...

What is PCOS and How does it Affect Weight? PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is a complex hormonal disorder that affects...

If you’ve been told you have insulin resistance, prediabetes or “borderline” blood sugar issues, and you also have PCOS, it’s essential...

If you’re living with PCOS and experiencing irregular cycles or long gaps between periods, you’re not just dealing with hormones that...