by Katie Massman, RDN | Oct 30, 2021 | PCOS
PCOS and gut-brain health are connected. Gut-brain health is essential to improving symptoms and managing PCOS long-term. What is the “gut”? What is the importance of each part of the gut? The gut refers to the gastrointestinal tract that breaks down and absorbs food....
by Katie Massman, RDN | Oct 23, 2021 | PCOS, recipes
It’s soup season my friends, and this three-bean white chicken chili is perfectly delicious and nourishing PCOS-friendly soup! Every year on Halloween we make chili before getting dressed up and taking the kids out for trick-or-treating. It’s a tradition...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Oct 12, 2021 | PCOS
A Mediterranean-style dietary pattern may be beneficial for those with PCOS. It has been shown to improve both insulin resistance and inflammation, which are two primary drivers of PCOS symptoms. This doesn’t mean eliminating foods, restrictive dieting, or even...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Sep 21, 2021 | PCOS
What is Inositol? There are actually many types of inositols but these are the most notable: Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol. Inositol is sometimes referred to as vitamin B8, but it is not a vitamin. Inositols are a type of sugar that helps our body regulate glucose...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Sep 15, 2021 | PCOS
What is insulin? Before we dive into the insulin resistance and PCOS connection, let’s begin with what the hormone, insulin, does in our bodies. Insulin is an anabolic hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps your body store glucose, protein, and fat. Without...
