Nutrition Science for PCOS Blog & Resources 

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

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

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, you have probably searched: “best supplements for PCOS” “natural support for hormones” “supplements for cravings” or “vitamins for PCOS fatigue”. The amount of supplement advice online can feel overwhelming. Many women end up: spending hundreds of pounds on supplements taking large supplement “stacks” trying influencer recommendations or constantly switching products without knowing what is actually helping. Supplements can sometimes play a supportive role i

Many women are told that PCOS only affects them in their teens and twenties. These are the years when irregular cycles, acne, sugar cravings, and stubborn weight tend to feel the most intense. But as I remind my clients all the time, PCOS doesn’t suddenly disappear once you reach your late thirties or forties. It continues to influence your hormones, metabolic health, and overall wellbeing throughout your reproductive years, including the transition into perimenopause. If you