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…
Category: PCOS Diet Tips
Expert PCOS diet tips to help you treat your PCOS naturally
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…
What are Ultra Processed Foods
You know you need to limit processed foods for hormone health, but you don’t know where to start. Here are some tips for recognizing ultra-processed foods and what to look for instead: They have hydrogenated oils or trans fats These have mostly been taken out of the food system because they’re horrible for our health….
Top 5 Plant-Based Diet Mistakes To Avoid for PCOS
If you’ve read my stuff, you know I take a plant-forward approach to treating PCOS, but that doesn’t mean all plant-based diets can help you with PCOS. In fact, there are some major pitfalls to plant-based or plant-forward diets that folks fall into. These habits can sabotage your PCOS and make symptoms worse, so don’t…
PCOS-Friendly Fast Food & Takeout Options
[Updated 2025] Can you eat fast food with PCOS? The short answer: YES — in moderation and with a plan. That doesn’t mean hitting McDonald’s every day, but it does mean you can absolutely enjoy takeout or the occasional drive-thru meal without derailing your hormones, energy, or goals. Many of my clients have full, busy…
Why You DON’T Need to go Gluten-free or Dairy-free for PCOS
Somehow a bunch of people decided that you have to go gluten and dairy free for PCOS. The problem is there is no evidence that this is the case. Yes, if you have a food allergy or sensitivity, you should not eat these foods. However, if you don’t, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy gluten…
How to Organize Your Pantry for PCOS
Do you find yourself having trouble figuring out what to make for dinner on a regular basis? Is this further complicated by your need to manage your PCOS symptoms? I got you covered with my top tips for organizing your pantry to manage PCOS and other hormone imbalances. Start with a variety of glass and…