PCOS & Nutrition: Nutrition advice for PCOS

In this episode of the Women's Health and Fertility Nutrition podcast,  Evelyn(Host) discusses PCOS and nutrition. She explains what PCOS is and its impact on hormonal health. Evelyn emphasises the importance of a balanced diet for managing PCOS symptoms and promoting overall wellbeing. She provides insights into making good carbohydrate choices to stabilise blood sugar levels and highlights the role of fibre in gut health. Evelyn also discusses supplements that can be beneficial for PCOS and the importance of exercise in improving insulin sensitivity. The episode concludes with a reminder to seek further information and support for managing PCOS through nutrition.

 

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Takeaways

• PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women's health and can lead to various symptoms such as irregular periods, insulin resistance, weight gain, and fertility issues.
• A balanced diet, including a variety of foods that fit into the right macronutrient and micronutrient ranges, is important for managing PCOS symptoms.
• Making good carbohydrate choices, focusing on complex carbohydrates, can help stabilize blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
• Fibre plays a crucial role in gut health and can be beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.
• Supplements such as inositol, omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, and magnesium may have positive effects on PCOS symptoms.
• Including PCOS-friendly macros and good fats in the diet can support hormone production and metabolic function.
• Regular exercise, including resistance training and walking, can improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with PCOS.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Understanding PCOS

09:00 Carbohydrate Choices and Blood Sugar Levels

10:19 Importance of Fibre and Gut Health

11:45 Supplements for PCOS

13:12 PCOS-Friendly Macros and Good Fats

14:11 Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity

14:48 Conclusion