Are you frustrated and embarrassed by fat that collects around your waist more and more every year? Some folks just tend to gain weight around the waist rather than the hips, and it’s even more true for people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. That’s because the insulin resistance, inflammation and high testosterone that come…
Category: PCOS Info & Tips
PCOS is a complex hormonal condition that affects your body in many ways. Learn to tackle your PCOS symptoms one-by-one.
A Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips to Stop PCOS Sugar Cravings For Good
Ever get that mid-afternoon slump or crave sugar so badly that you find yourself searching in the cupboard for the baking chocolate? If you have PCOS and insulin resistance, chances are you’ve struggled with intense carb cravings and maybe even tried to stop them by not eating carbs or not keeping sweets in your house…
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods List (With Printable PDF) For Estrogen Imbalances
Inflammation is one of the main root causes of symptoms I see every day in my clients. Yet, a lot of us don’t even know what it is. PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause are all inflammatory states that I work with every day, so I thought I’d make you a simple printable anti-inflammatory foods…
Your PCOS Symptom Checklist & Root Causes
Are you confused about what’s actually causing your PCOS symptoms? You’re not alone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition — and despite how common it is, researchers still don’t know exactly what causes it. Some evidence points to genetics or environmental exposures before birth, while other studies suggest nutrient deficiencies and lifestyle factors…
Can You Follow a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet with PCOS?
Can You Follow a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet with PCOS? Have you seen other PCOS and women’s health dietitians saying they don’t recommend a vegan or vegetarian PCOS diet? Well, I think that’s BS! Not only can you be plant-based or plant-forward, that can be your PCOS super power! In this post I’ll walk you…
How PCOS Affects Your Hormones
I’ve got a nerdy one for you today! What is happening with your hormones with PCOS?? Have you ever wondered? Here’s a quick overview (shout out to an old UW course that I stole these images from and modified for more detail). What is PCOS and What Causes it? PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is…
Top 5 Ways to Improve Gut Health for Hormone Balance
Improving your gut health can help you balance hormones, manage your PCOS, improve fertility and improve metabolic and even mental health. So, what does it take to improve you gut health? Check out my top 5 ways to improve gut health below: What is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is a collection of microbes…
Coffee and PCOS
If you know me, you know I looove coffee, love it, and so do many of my clients. But you may be wondering if you can enjoy that delicious cup of Joe in the morning when you have conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and infertility? The short answer is yes! Though, there are a few caveats. …
Top Hormone Health Mistakes I See
After working in hormone health for a few years, I’ve started to see a pattern emerge. Folks who think they’re doing everything right are often missing some key steps to hormone health. Here are the top mistakes I see: #1 Not Getting Enough Protein – protein is important for hormone health, blood sugar management and…
5 Simple Tricks to Lower Blood Sugar (updated Feb. 2025)
Why lower blood sugar? PCOS and many other common conditions often cause insulin resistance. This causes generally high blood sugar levels because it can’t get into our cells (that’s the resisting part). When we have sugar highs it’s always followed by a crash where you feel shakey, nauseated and foggy. Plus, you usually get crazy…