PCOS Nutrition Center Articles/Blog

Love pasta? We’ve paired chickpea pasta with our favorite pesto sauce from the PCOS Nutrition Center Cookbook. Omega-3 fats from walnuts add an anti-inflammatory boost. Tossing in shrimp and veggies like broccolini and tomatoes makes this a complete meal packed with PCOS fighting nutrients. Healthy meals like this don’t have to take forever in the kitchen. This PCOS friendly pasta dish can be made in under 30 minutes and is sure to be a hit!

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Many of you may be familiar with inositols and their potential benefits for women with PCOS.  But, did you know that inositols may also decrease your risk of gestational diabetes? Having optimal inositol levels is very important for women who are pregnant or are trying to conceive. Women with PCOS are 2 ½ to 3 ½ times more likely to develop gestational diabetes than pregnant women without PCOS. In this article, we review the basics of gestational diabetes and explain how women with PCOS can potentially decrease their risk by taking an inositol supplement.

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Vitamin D plays an important role in the health and fertility for women with PCOS. Despite the importance, research shows that 67-85% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are deficient in vitamin D. Here are 3 major roles of vitamin D specifically for women with PCOS.

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One of the most common questions we get asked by our clients with PCOS is
“what else can I eat for snacks?” It seems that many of us are in a snack rut,
eating the same snacks and not feeling particularly satisfied. This often leads to
us to turn to the vending machine or break room where less-nutritious foods are.
Here are some tips to help you expand your snack repertoire, providing you
healthier, more satisfying food options.

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Not only are these peanut butter chocolate chip protein bites a healthy and delicious snack for PCOS, they’re also super easy to make!

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When you think of cinnamon, do foods like pumpkin bread, apple pie, spiced cider, oatmeal, and pumpkin spice lattes come to mind? Well, recent research provides some welcome news: Cinnamon may help you better regulate your menstrual cycle and even improve insulin and cholesterol levels. Here’s what to know about this popular spice.

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