Nutrition Science for PCOS Blog & Resources 

There is no separate official protein requirement for women with PCOS. As a starting point, UK adults need around 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Some women may benefit from approximately 1.0–1.6g per kilogram, depending on their activity, strength training, appetite, age and weight-management goals. You do not need to reach a perfect number or track every gram. Including a satisfying source of protein at each meal is often a more practical way to suppo

Why Is Protein Important for PCOS? If you have PCOS and often feel hungry soon after breakfast, struggle with energy crashes, or find yourself reaching for snacks by mid-morning, your breakfast may be part of the problem. Many typical breakfast foods such as cereal, toast, pastries and fruit juice are high in carbohydrates but low in protein. While they may provide a quick source of energy, they often don't keep you feeling satisfied for long. Protein helps slow digestion, su