The link between Nutrition, PCOS & Fertility PCOS is a complex metabolic disorder affecting hormones & many other aspects of a woman's health. The hormonal imbalances associated with PCOS can disrupt ovulation, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and difficulties in conceiving. However, by adopting a fertility-focused approach to nutrition, we can positively influence hormones & over time even reverse the effects of PCOS.
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Take Your Multivitamin: Nutrient deficiencies can be a huge driver of hormonal imbalances and PCOS. Many women with PCOS are deficient in B vitamins, vitamin D, Magnesium, Omegas & more. The easiest way to start addressing these is to consider a high quality daily multivitamin. My personal favorites are the Two-Per-Day Multi’s or the Daily Vits.
Increase Veggie Intake: I know its not what you want to hear but listen; if you want to heal your hormones, you’ve got to start eating more veggies! Veggies are not only packed with nutrients but they’re a great source of fiber. Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars (blood sugar balance, anyone?) & reduce cravings by keeping you full longer. Its also essential for gut healthy and healthy 💩, which aid in eliminating excess hormones. Veggies are expensive, so I love me some frozen green beans or chop & freeze seasonal veggies so they don’t spoil in the fridge.
Boost Electrolytes: You’ve heard it a million times, hydrate & drink more water! But actually I’m here with something a little bit different. When you’re sweating or you’ve been living mildly dehydrated for months or years, your electrolyte levels are the first to really suffer. Drinking more water isn’t going to replenish these as fast as you need. I love to opt for a good coconut water (maybe with an added pinch of sea salt). If that’s not your jam, look for an electrolyte drink powder without added sugars or artificial sweeteners.
Stop Hating on Carbs: Carbs get such a bad rep…but do they really deserve it? Truth is most women aren’t eating enough carbs & that leads to energy deficit & eventually can even lead to further weight gain & hormonal imbalances. If you want to learn more about carbs, check out the video I made here. Bottom line is you want to choose your carbs wisely, opting for healthy complex carbs over processed junk.
Move Your Body: Nope, I don’t mean hit the gym like a crazy person. we talked about that before & established that doesn’t really help at all. What I mean is gentle daily movement like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Stopping by the beach on the way home for a 10 minute stroll or even a swim if you’re feeling extra. Not a soak in the sea…I mean actually swim! Or maybe you take your kids or dog for a short stroll up your street. It doesn’t have to be intense, just keep your body moving.
I don’t know your unique situation, so it’s not really possible for me to give you detailed advice in these newsletters. The supplements that are lifechanging for one PCOS girlie are ineffective for another. The meal plan that works for one, works the complete opposite for another. It would be misleading of me to claim I could give you the exact tools you need in a newsletter!
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