Nutrition Science for PCOS Blog & Resources 

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

Many women with PCOS experience symptoms that seem to affect multiple areas of the body at once. You may notice: bloating after meals fatigue and low energy cravings and appetite changes skin flare-ups digestive discomfort feeling puffy or inflamed irregular bowel habits or symptoms that worsen during stress. At first, these symptoms can feel completely unrelated. But increasingly, research suggests the gut may influence several systems involved in PCOS, including: inflammati

When the weather warms up, staying hydrated becomes even more important. Yet many women with PCOS tell me they struggle to drink enough water during a busy working day. It's easy to get caught up in meetings, errands or looking after everyone else, only to realise by late afternoon that you've barely had a drink. While drinking more water won't "fix" PCOS, it can support several areas that many women struggle with, including energy, digestion, exercise performance and appetit