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PCOS

Is Soy Safe For Women With PCOS?

July 24, 2018 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

Soya PCOS

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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Filed Under: PCOS Tagged With: PCOS, phytoestrogen, soya

Is The Ketogenic Diet Good For PCOS?

February 14, 2018 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

ketogenic diet 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,…

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Filed Under: PCOS Tagged With: ketogenic diet, PCOS

Should Women With PCOS Avoid Coffee?

December 11, 2017 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

coffee avoid PCOS

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…

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Filed Under: PCOS Tagged With: coffee, magnesium levels, PCOS, vitamin D

Low GI, GF, Low FODMAP – Chocolate & Banana Breakfast Pudding

September 15, 2017 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

chocolate bowl

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…

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: desert, low gi, PCOS

What Is The Low GI Diet & Why Is It Good For PCOS?

June 27, 2017 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

flowers

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…

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Filed Under: PCOS Tagged With: low gi, PCOS, womens health

Traveling for Work? What to Eat in the Airport When You Have PCOS

March 6, 2017 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

fruit in shop

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…

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Filed Under: PCOS Tagged With: airports, Dietitian, PCOS

Is Saw Palmetto Helpful For Hair Loss in PCOS?

January 12, 2017 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian 2 Comments

pills

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…

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Filed Under: Myth Busting, PCOS, Supplements Tagged With: DHT, Dietitian, Hair loss, Hormones, PCOS, Saw Palmetto

Dietitian Weekly Clinic Summary

December 4, 2016 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

Dietitian Clinic Manchester

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…

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Filed Under: Weekly Clinic Summary Tagged With: Dietitian, Healthy Eating, Nutritionist, PCOS, trust a dietitian, UK registered dietitian, Weight Loss

Weekly Dietitian’s Clinic Summary – The Food Treatment Clinic

November 20, 2016 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

Dietitian Clinic Manchester

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…

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Filed Under: Weekly Clinic Summary Tagged With: curry, Dietitian, fit fam, Healthy Eating, healthy habits, manchester, Nutritionist, PCOS, pizza, planning, take away, trust a dietitian, Weight Loss

How To Prepare For Your Dietitian Consultation – The Food Treatment Clinic

November 18, 2016 by Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian Leave a Comment

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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…

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Filed Under: Clinic Summary Tagged With: Digestive Health, health, IBS, manchester, PCOS, the food treatment clinic, trust a dietitian, Weight Loss

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