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

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

Do Women With PCOS Need Snacks? One of the most common questions I hear is whether women with PCOS should snack between meals. The answer is that it depends. Many women benefit from focusing on three balanced meals first, especially if meals are low in protein or leave them feeling hungry shortly afterwards. However, snacks can still have a place. A planned snack can be useful if: There is a long gap between meals You are physically hungry You have been active You are trying