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 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 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

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight management for many women living with PCOS. For some, these medications can make it easier to reduce appetite, improve feelings of fullness and support meaningful weight loss. Many women also notice fewer food cravings and feel less preoccupied with food for the first time in years. If you've spent years battling constant hunger, yo-yo dieting and frustration because your weight won't shift despite your best effort

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 have PCOS and often feel: hungry soon after eating exhausted by the afternoon constantly craving sugar or stuck in cycles of “being good” all day then overeating at night blood sugar instability may be playing a bigger role than you realise. Many women with PCOS are told they have “insulin resistance”, but are never properly shown: what this actually feels like in everyday life. Instead, they are often given: confusing diet advice lists of foods to avoid strict meal pl

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

“I’m eating well… so why do I still feel stuck?” This is something I hear often. You’re trying to make better choices. You’re being more mindful with food. You might even be following what you’ve been told is a “healthy diet”. But you’re still dealing with symptoms like: Ongoing sugar cravings Energy dips throughout the day Stubborn weight gain that isn’t shifting Feeling like your body isn’t responding the way it should It can feel frustrating and confusing. Especially when

If you have PCOS, you’ve probably heard that balancing blood sugar is important. But knowing what to do in theory and understanding how your body actually responds to food, stress and daily life are very different things. This is where functional health tests like DUTCH hormones cycle mapping, DNA and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can be a powerful learning tool. For many women I work with, especially those struggling with stubborn weight gain, cravings, energy crashes

If you feel constantly inflamed with PCOS, your diet may be playing a bigger role than you think If you’re dealing with PCOS, inflammation is often part of the picture, even if it hasn’t been clearly explained to you. You might notice: Persistent fatigue Skin flare-ups or acne Bloating or digestive discomfort Stubborn weight gain that doesn’t respond to dieting Irregular cycles Many women I work with feel like their body is “working against them”, despite trying to eat well.

Bloating is one of the most frustrating symptoms many women with PCOS experience. You may feel: uncomfortable after meals swollen by the evening puffy around the stomach or as though your body changes throughout the day. Some women describe: looking noticeably more bloated at night feeling uncomfortable in clothes struggling with digestive discomfort or feeling inflamed and sluggish overall. Bloating can feel confusing because there is rarely one single cause. With PCOS, bloa

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If you’ve been working hard to improve your diet, manage stress and get better sleep but your PCOS hormones still feel out of sync, it...