Pregnant with PCOS and not sure what to eat? Relax! While some factors are outside of your control, eating a nutritious diet is one way you can support a healthy pregnancy.Here are a few tips to get your pregnancy off on a good start.
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.
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.
As a registered dietitian nutritionist at the PCOS Nutrition Center, I have heard it all when it comes to foods to avoid for PCOS. You have probably heard your fair share of them as well on social media. This saddens me. One of the main reasons I became an RDN is because I saw the good in food. Food has the power to keep us healthy. Food can help heal PCOS. Food is meant to be enjoyed, not feared. Here’s how food can help PCOS.
Tired of drinking plain old water? Here’s our picks for the best beverages to drink if you have PCOS.
Yes, you read the title correctly: women with PCOS need to eat carbohydrates. Usually vilified for contributing to weight gain and spiking insulin levels, carbohydrates are not always viewed as a PCOS friendly food. But certain carbohydrates need to be included into the diets of women with PCOS for optimal health. Here’s 4 main reasons why.
