PCOS NUTRITION CENTER BLOG

Nearly 50% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes before the age of 40. This is alarming statistic highlights the need for aggressive interventions that can reduce the chances of women with PCOS developing diabetes. The good news is that diabetes can be prevented. The first step is getting educated about why PCOS can lead to diabetes and what you can do about it. Below are some of the best proven ways to lower your risk for developing diabetes if you have PCOS.

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Looking for tips to make your kitchen renovation go great? Follow my advice.The moment the kitchen lid came crashing down on top of my head was the last straw: It was time for a kitchen renovation. I couldn’t take it anymore. Living through a pandemic with my husband and two boys full time at home took its toll in many ways, but the reality was our kitchen wasn’t functional in the way we needed it to be.My kitchen was 30 years old. The cabinets would slam shut but wouldn’t stay shut. Clear packing tape held them closed and prevented a cabinet door from constantly hitting me in the face as I made my coffee every morning. The original oven still worked but we feared would die at any moment. And the stove! A tiny electric stove with four burners, two of them sized small but only three burners worked after my son melted a Lego on one of them (one of the big ones!) to see if it would melt. It did. Did I mention the teapot tile backsplash? It was definitely time for a change.

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Do people with PCOS have a higher risk of developing Covid-19? It appears so.  A recent study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology found the rate of COVID-19 in PCOS patients was close to double that in people without it. Here’s what you need to know to better protect yourself.

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It takes a village! Here are my favorite business tools that I use to keep the PCOS Nutrition Center running.

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Does Fall have you craving a warm sweet treat? This Maple Walnut Apple Crisp is sure to satisfy!  We’ve powered up this dessert with  cinnamon, walnuts and almond flour, and antioxidants, along with omega-3 fats, fiber, and protein. Walnuts are also high in minerals like magnesium, zinc, potassium, calcium, and iron which help balance hormones and promote health.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is the main cause of ovulatory infertility in the United States, affecting up to 80% of women who have it. There have been many advancements over the past decade aimed at increasing ovulation among women with PCOS. This article reviews the best ways to increase ovulation and egg quality if you have PCOS along with suggestions for ways to monitor your own signs of ovulation at home.

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