Posts Tagged ‘PCOS’
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 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 More45 Tips for Losing Weight with PCOS
If you are struggling to lose weight or have gained weight for no apparent reason, you aren’t alone. This is the most common complaint I hear from my patients with PCOS. It can be so frustrating to try diet after diet, along with exercise, and get minimal results while you see others around you losing…
Read MoreBest Low Carb Pasta and Pasta Alternatives
Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! But it’s gotten a bad rap in the past few years due to the low carb craze. In addition, regular “white” pasta is refined and stripped of many nutrients. As a nutritionist, I believe that “all foods can fit” and have no problem recommending pasta to my clients. But…
Read MoreWhat to Eat if You Have Prediabetes
You get a call from your doctor telling you your sugar is a little high on your blood test. You don’t have diabetes but will need to watch it. You’re told to cut out sugar, bread and pasta. But now you are in a panic because you don’t know what to eat. Carbs are everywhere!…
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 MoreHealthy Snacks at CVS and Duane Reade
How many times have you been on the run and needed a healthy snack? I get asked this question by my clients all the time. The key here is a snack that’s convenient and quick! And something like natural peanut butter on a sliced apple isn’t going to cut it. So what’s more convenient that…
Read MoreIs Soy Bad for PCOS? Read What the PCOS Experts Say
If you have PCOS, you know all too well there’s tons of information on the internet on what foods you should supposedly avoid. Soy tops the list. But where is the science? It’s confusing to say the least. Does it negatively affect hormone levels? And what about GMO’s? I decided to take a deeper dive…
Read MoreAre Açaí Bowls Healthy?
Açaí Bowls are the rage these days. Take a walk down the streets of Manhattan and see girls in their lululemon outfits flocking to local acai bowl and smoothie joints. These bowls are promoted as the new health food – gluten free, vegan, and anti-aging. So what the heck are they all about? As a…
Read MoreHow Lindsay is Beating PCOS with Diet, Exercise and Mindset
We know how difficult it can be to accomplish certain goals such as exercising more, improving your diet or losing weight. At times, it seems like no matter how hard you try, it just doesn’t happen. Now think about what it would be like if you had a medical condition that can cause weight gain,…
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