Posts Tagged ‘metabolic health’
Insulin Resistance and PCOS: What You Need to Know
If you have PCOS, you have probably heard the term insulin resistance many times. You may have also been told to cut back on carbohydrates. But what exactly is insulin resistance, why is it so closely linked to PCOS, and do you really need to go low carb? Understanding what insulin resistance is and how it works…
Read MoreHow I Can Help You on Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey
If you’re on a GLP-1 agonist medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, or thinking about starting one, you might feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there. What should you eat? How do you prevent muscle loss? Will the weight just come back when you stop? Or maybe you want to lose weight…
Read MoreGut Health 101: Why It Matters and How to Support It Naturally
Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode. Years ago, “gut health” was…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Metabolic Health
Metabolic health is a hot topic. You’ve probably seen headlines about metabolism, blood sugar, or “metabolic resets.” But if you’re still wondering what it actually means, and why it matters, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into energy. It powers everything from…
Read MoreNewly Diagnosed with PCOS? 14 Tips to Get You Started
If you’ve just been diagnosed with PCOS, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Turning to Dr. Google or scrolling social media can make it worse. There’s so much conflicting advice out there, and the pressure to “fix it all” right away can leave you more stressed than supported. I totally get…
Read MoreReversing Prediabetes at 64
Ever gone for your annual physical thinking everything was going to be business as usual only to find out that something serious was going on? That’s exactly what happened to my client, William, a 64-year-old husband and grandfather. William knew he wasn’t 100% in perfect health, but he didn’t expect to find out that he…
Read MoreAre Plant-Based Diets Healthy?
Plant based diets are HOT right now! You’ve probably noticed been noticing more stores carrying products that display “plant-based”on their labels. I was just in my local coffee shop yesterday and saw plant based energy bars on the counter as well as oat milk for the coffee. Plant based products like dairy free yogurts, veggie…
Read MoreNutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Fertility in PCOS
Eating a healthy diet is one of the most important steps you can do to take control of your PCOS. And it becomes even more important when you are trying to conceive. It’s estimated that 40% of women with PCOS will experience difficulties with fertility. PCOS is believed to be responsible for as much as…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Alcohol and PCOS
updated 11.7.18 One of my followers on my PCOS facebook page recently asked me my thoughts on alcohol and PCOS. As we enter into the holiday season, I thought this would be an appropriate topic to blog about. Whether your holiday plans meeting friends/family for dinner, throwing a party, or just chilling at home, chances…
Read More9 Tricks to Tame Your Carb Cravings
If bread, pasta or chocolate calls your name, you’re not alone. Carb cravings are one of most common complaints I hear from my patients.. There are many reasons for these cravings. Some studies are suggesting certain foods, often carbs, light up hedonic centers in your brain, causing more cravings. And there are a host of…
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