The PCOS Dietitian Blog
How to Choose the Best Yogurt When you Have PCOS
Who the heck does not like yogurt ? After all the possibilities for its use are endless! It can be used as a base in parfaits, smoothies, soups, pancakes, and can even pinch-hit for sour cream. It is rich in protein and calcium and also contains potassium which is...
The Great Debate: The Difference Between Added Versus Natural Sugar
Did you know there are over 50 DIFFERENT names for added sugar ? Now, that is KRAZY with a capital K! And let’s be crystal clear – I am NOT talking about the type that naturally occurs in fruits, veggies, whole-grain products as well as in dairy. We are talking about...
Snack from the Fridge: PCOS-friendly snacks
PCOS-friendly snacks I confess. I am a snacker at ♥. I know some people just don’t snack. They eat their 2-3 main meals per day and nothing in between. I my friends am NOT that girl. However, throw PCOS into the mix and snacking can become somewhat daunting!...
Metabolism Testing: What it Entails and How You Should Prepare
What is metabolic testing ? The million dollar question on everyone's mind, "what is metabolic testing ?" Many people have heard the term but have no clue what to expect when they come in to have their metabolism tested. The goal of this blog is to clarify this...
How to Master the fourth of July Like the PCOS Champ YOU are!
Between the crazy highs and unseasonably low temperatures this past week in CT (and freakish Tornadoes) it is hard to believe the fourth of July is just around the corner. However, before you know it, people will be firing up their grills and breaking out the dogs and...
PCOS and Metabolism: Why you NEED to have your metabolism tested ASAP!
Are you unable to lose weight in spite of vigorous exercise and a disciplined training schedule? Are you looking to maximize your performance yet feel like despite all your efforts you are failing miserably? Have you hit a plateau in your weight loss? Would you like...
Its my birthday (and its a BIGGIE) and I have a present for YOU!
So it is true … this girl right here turns 40 years old on Friday, June 29th. And what better way to celebrate my 40th then with YOU my loyal readers. So how would you like to receive a present from me? How does a 40 % discount on a metabolism test to celebrate this...
PCOS Friendly Bread? Amy Plano, The PCOS Dietitian gives you the 411
PCOS Friendly Bread - Yes It Does Exist I know what you are thinking - the word PCOS and bread should not even be in the same sentence. But guess what? That is where you are wrong 'cysta! I have been dying to share with one of my favorite PCOS friendly breads -...
The Nutritional Benefits of Coconut Oil for Women with PCOS
In this blog, the PCOS dietitian discusses the nutritional benefits of coconut oil for women with PCOS, where to buy it and of course how to use it!
10 PCOS Friendly Breakfast Choices
In this informative blog the PCOS Dietitian provides 10 quick and easy PCOS friendly breakfast choices. Getting up is hard – breakfast does not need to be!