Pantry items, guides, meal plans and recipes for crafting a healthy diet to support PCOS symptoms and reverse weight gain.
If you’ve ever found yourself searching for something sweet that won’t send your blood sugar spiraling, this Almond Butter Fudge is the perfect answer. Managing PCOS doesn’t mean giving up chocolate…it just means being mindful of the kind of ingredients that support your hormones rather than work against them. This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge is made with simple, […]
Most people know that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect your periods and fertility. But they don’t realize that its impact doesn’t stop once you conceive. It can follow you into pregnancy, increasing the risk of complications like gestational diabetes. One of the main drivers behind a lot of PCOS symptoms is insulin resistance. It’s […]
One of the hardest parts of changing your eating habits is saying goodbye to some of your favorite comfort foods. But as a PCOS dietitian, let me assure you—your diet shouldn’t feel restrictive. Any approach that only focuses on what you “can’t” eat isn’t sustainable. It doesn’t lead to long-term lifestyle change or true healing. […]
Are you struggling to stick to your diet? You’re not alone. Research shows that when someone publicly shares their goals, they have around a 65% chance of success. However, having a specific accountability partner boosts that chance to 95%! A great place to share your goals is with us! Follow us on the ‘gram and […]
Vulnerability time. Today I’m sharing some of the difficult parts of my personal story in the hopes that my experience will provide encouragement and solidarity if you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It can be a scary diagnosis, and because of the chronic nature of the symptoms, it can also feel like you’re […]
One of the key components to getting our PCOS under control is small lifestyle changes, including our diet. A balanced, gluten- and dairy-free anti-inflammatory diet can get right to the root causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and help Cysters finally get relief from their symptoms! Unlike diets that cut calories, a sustainable PCOS diet […]
Good nutrition is essential for naturally healing your PCOS symptoms and reaching your health goals! Exercise, supplements, self-care, and the right foods can make all the difference in reversing your PCOS symptoms, combatting weight gain, and reaching all your health goals. These simple lifestyle changes can reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and lower insulin resistance, which are […]
“Tallene, I’m trying to eat dairy free… but what can I eat?!” We get this question a lot. Dairy can be hiding under multiple disguises, especially when it comes to processed or pre-prepared foods. Once you get familiar with the different names of dairy derivatives and relatives, you’ll be able to spot them immediately! Please […]
When we think of our menstrual cycle, we usually think of our period, but that’s just ¼ of the process! Of course, that’s usually the most difficult part of the cycle, but each phase of your menstrual cycle can impact your body in a big way. Since each part is controlled by different hormone fluctuations, […]
Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by glands in our body. They travel through our bloodstream to different organs and tissues, where they help make all the bodily functions carry on optimally! They’ll support and control pretty much everything, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and more. Hormones are like the body’s communication system, making […]
