Soy is renowned for its benefits to health, yet, uncertainty remains as to whether soy is safe for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This article takes a look at where this uncertainty has stemmed from, what the scientific evidence indicates and the effect soya may have on women with PCOS. This article will look at…
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Is The Ketogenic Diet Good For PCOS?
Many people have been asking me if the ketogenic diet is good for their PCOS. This article outlines how the ketogenic links in with PCOS and provides diet advice based on scientific evidence to give you the best solution (any questions – just pop me a message). Introduction – What Is The Ketogenic Diet? Normally,…
Should Women With PCOS Avoid Coffee?
When I see women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), they are often concerned about what affect coffee will have on their condition. But, do women with PCOS need to avoid coffee? Some of the claims around coffee in PCOS is that it affects the way glucose is metabolised. This is obviously a concern in PCOS…
Low GI, GF, Low FODMAP – Chocolate & Banana Breakfast Pudding
This breakfast recipe is perfect for those following the low FODMAP diet and also for those with polycystic ovary syndrome who need a low GI diet. I personally love this breakfast option because I have coeliac disease and PCOS – meaning that I need a low GI, high protein, gluten free breakfast. If this wasn’t…
What Is The Low GI Diet & Why Is It Good For PCOS?
Following a low GI diet is recommended for those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but what is it and why is it good for PCOS? Low GI is short for ‘low glycemic index’. It is a way of describing how much a food increases your blood sugar levels in comparison to white sugar. The glycemic…
Traveling for Work? What to Eat in the Airport When You Have PCOS
Ladies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome know only too well how important getting the right diet balance is. For those who travel frequently for work – navigating the airport and following a PCOS friendly diet can be a nightmare. Having family in Northern Ireland and an expensive travel addiction, I spend many hours in airports and…
Is Saw Palmetto Helpful For Hair Loss in PCOS?
I recently got asked the question: should I be taking Saw Palmetto to help prevent hair loss from my PCOS? So I thought I would share my explanation with you all here. Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree which is native to the US and the extract is said to be high in phytosterols. There…
Dietitian Weekly Clinic Summary
Hi! And welcome to my weekly dietitian clinic summary. As always, I use this regular post to show a few glimpses of what has happened or came up in clinics each week in the hope that you will be able to pick up some tips. ‘Detox.’ This word gets thrown around so much these days…
Weekly Dietitian’s Clinic Summary – The Food Treatment Clinic
Welcome to my weekly clinic summary. I normally use this weekly post to summarise some key aspects and pointers from clients or experiences in the previous week. However, this week I am going to talk about a personal experience where I didn’t do so well with my own nutrition choices and how I can avoid this next…
How To Prepare For Your Dietitian Consultation – The Food Treatment Clinic
Seeing a dietitian can be quite literally life changing if you get the correct dietary advice to suit your needs. Dietitians are trained to extract the vital information that they need from you, but it can still be quite a challenge at times. If the dietitian fails to get all the correct information, they may draw…
