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Do I Need to Go Carb-Free for PCOS?
If youโve been diagnosed with PCOS you may have seen advice to go carb-free or low-carb or try diets like Keto and Atkins. But why is this dietary advice so commonly seen for people with PCOS and is there any truth behind it?
Why is it Important to Include Dietary Protein with PCOS?
Although there is no one way of eating for PCOS or a PCOS diet, there are several gentle nutrition tips we can implement into our diet to help with symptom management. One of these strategies is increasing the amount of dietary protein in the diet.
Should I Take Omega-3 Supplements for PCOS?
If you have PCOS then you may be overwhelmed with the choice of supplements out there which claim to help manage your symptoms.
Omega-3 fatty acids are well known for their health benefits, especially around heart and brain health, but are they beneficial for PCOS?
Do I Need to Take Chromium Picolinate for PCOS?
Chromium picolinate is a supplement consisting of trivalent chromium and picolinate acid. Trivalent chromium is typically considered an essential trace mineral as we canโt make it in the body. Picolinate acid is an organic compound added in order to enhance gut absorption (1).
Do I Need to Take Zinc for PCOS?
Zinc isnโt one of the main supplements recommended for people with PCOS and may not be on your radar. But there are some studies suggesting that people with PCOS have lower levels of zinc (1) so should we be supplementing with zinc too?
Do I Need to Take Supplements for PCOS?
Although supplements will not replace a nutrient-dense diet, for people with PCOS certain supplements may help with symptom management and to help replace low levels of certain nutrients.
Should I Take Melatonin for PCOS?
There are so many supplements recommended for PCOS it can be challenging to know what to choose! โ โฃโ
โ โฃโ ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ is a supplement which is being recommended more and more ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐. โ โฃโ
โ Melatonin is a hormone and antioxidant which controls the wake/sleep cycles, circadian rhythms and reproduction. โ โฃโ
โ โฃโ But what does melatonin supposedly do for PCOS and what does the evidence say?โ โฃโ
Is Dieting Necessary to Improve My PCOS?
If you are anything like me, then when you were diagnosed with PCOS the you will have been told by your doctor that losing weight is the best way to improve your condition. You probably had other healthcare professionals, or even family and friends tell you about following a Keto diet, low carb diet or intermittent fasting, or whichever diet worked for them.
Recipe: Chocolate Date Cake
This is one of those recipes my kids love to make, as they love chopping the dates, tasting the chocolate chips and licking the bowl.
The end result is a moist and fluffy chocolate cake with a decadent topping. You only need a small square for it to satisfy that chocolate craving!
Recipe: Veggie & Cheese Frittata
Easy and delicious, this simple recipe includes the nutritional powerhouse eggs and is a great addition to any brunch or lunch box!
Recipe: Homemade granola - PCOS & Fertility friendly!
Homemade granola - full of whole grains, nuts and seeds and packs a great punch in optimising your nutrient intakes for fertility as well as for managing conditions like PCOS.
Recipe: Quinoa Bites
Easy recipe to use leftover quinoa, combing oats, fruit and chocolate....what could be better!
Recipe: Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad
Cauliflower Salad - simple, delicious and full of fibre.
Sustainable Nutrition
A sustainable diet is one that is accessible, affordable, has low environmental impact, culturally acceptable and promotes health and wellbeing.
Did you knowโ๐ค
๐ข You donโt have to completely give up meat and animal products in order to eat sustainably!
BUT, it is true that with a growing population, our current rate of meat ๐ฅฉ and dairy ๐ง consumption is unsustainable and is contributing to rising GHG emissions and increasing demand for limited water supplies and land space.
Food and Mood
Did you know?โ
โ Our brain utilises 20-25% of our energy intake every single day. โ
โ Considering our brain is responsible for our thoughts, feelings, ideas and motivation - we should aim to feed it properly! โ
โ Understand the mechanisms behind brain health and how food impacts them in our latest blog postโฆ.
Recipe: Aubergine with Green Beans and Freekeh
Have you heard of Freekeh? Ever cooked with it or tried it in a recipe?
Freekeh is an ancient grain similar to quinoa, spelt or amaranth. It is essentially wheat that has been harvested early and is then roasted. It is sometimes called green wheat and is high in fibre, protein and vitamins and minerals and has a low glycaemic index.
What is Body Image?
You may have heard the terms body image or positive body image flying around social media, but what exactly are people talking about?
Nutrition Throughout Motherhood
Deciding to have a baby is an exciting time but the nutrition advice out there can be overwhelming. This article aims to dispel any myths and give you some useful information to help you whilst pregnant and once the baby has arrived.
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