03/07/2025
If you’ve been told to just lose weight to manage PCOS—without real guidance on how to nourish your body—you’re not alone. PCOS is a complex hormonal and metabolic condition, not just a weight issue. At its root, PCOS involves insulin resistance, inflammation, and appetite dysregulation, which can lead to cravings, binge eating, and difficulty maintaining a healthy weight—not because of willpower, but because of underlying hormone imbalances.
The good news? Food is one of the most powerful tools for healing PCOS. Research shows that a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-balancing diet can be just as effective—if not more—than medications like metformin in improving symptoms, regulating cycles, and restoring fertility. By focusing on whole, unprocessed, and metabolically supportive foods, you can improve insulin sensitivity, lower testosterone levels, and reduce inflammation.
🌿 Prioritize protein – Poultry, eggs, legumes, and omega-3-rich fish stabilize blood sugar, curb cravings, and lower androgens.
🌿 Add healthy fats – Olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds support hormone balance and reduce inflammation.
🌿 Choose slow-burning carbs – Healthful grains like brown rice, millet, oats, quinoa, wild rice, red, pink, or black rice are all great choices. Buckwheat, technically a seed not a grain, may be especially helpful in improving blood sugar balance and reducing insulin resistance. Starchy veggies such as parsnips, potatoes, squash, winter squashes, and sweet potatoes also promote steady energy and insulin regulation.
🌿 Eat more leafy greens – Crucial for gut health, detoxification, and lowering inflammation. Try bok choy, broccoli, broccoli rabe, brussel sprouts, cabbage (all varieties), or cauliflower.
PCOS isn’t one-size-fits-all, which is why understanding the root causes—beyond just diet—matters. You can take charge of your symptoms, energy, and well-being with the right strategies.
PCOS is complex. Healing is possible. The best approach is one that addresses all of the underlying root causes. Learn more in my book, Hormone Intelligence—link in bio. 💛