PCOS Nutrition Center Articles/Blog

Diets, supplements and restrictions – OH NO!

If that’s what anyone is using to treat PCOS and nothing else – there’s a WORLD out there of other strategies that we teach our clients for finally getting to the bottom of their pesky symptoms.

Nutrition isn’t the ONLY way to deal with PCOS. There are FIVE other ways – NOT diets – to help PCOS.

The methods we teach – developed by Dr. Stephanie Mattei, Psy.D. and Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, LDN — we’re revealing on our LIVE masterclass training – the exact FIVE secrets that our clients use to overcome PCOS WITHOUT dieting.

Now available to watch on demand for a limited time, our Popular Masterclass “5 Secrets that Work for PCOS Because Diets Don’t” Watch it now.

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Emerging research is showing a link between PCOS and autoimmune disorders. This article explores the reasons to the link and what you can do about it.

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The connection between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is REAL! ⠀IBS is the most common GI disorder among women with PCOS, affecting 20 to 40% of women. Yikes! That’s a lot of tummy trouble. If this is you, here are some ways to get relief.

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Here’s some sweet news: Chocolate is good for you, especially if you have PCOS. Women with PCOS have been shown to have higher cravings for sweets. In fact, chocolate was the most frequently craved food item reported among women with high androgens and menstrual disturbances. What’s unique about chocolate is that it’s rich in flavanols, which provide numerous health benefits to those with PCOS. Flavanols are a group of antioxidant molecules that occur naturally in foods like tea, fruits, vegetables and chocolate. Chocolate also contains a rich supply of minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc, and calcium which have been shown to be low in women with PCOS. Here’s what to know about chocolate and its health benefits for PCOS.

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Magnesium is an important mineral that most people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are significantly lacking in. Women with PCOS are 19 times more likely to have a magnesium deficiency, according to a study in Gynecology Endocrinology. This is concerning as magnesium has been shown to play a role in glucose, insulin, and blood pressure regulation. Individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes have also shown to have low levels of magnesium. In fact, having low levels of magnesium increases your risk for having type 2 diabetes.

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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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