by Katie Massman, RDN | Mar 9, 2022 | PCOS
What is testosterone? Testosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in both males and females but males produce higher concentrations of testosterone than females. In females, testosterone is an androgen that is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. It plays an...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Mar 2, 2022 | PCOS
Are you wanting to learn about meal planning and meal prepping with PCOS? Both tools allow those with PCOS to prepare for their weekly meals, making it easier to stick to their goals. Why is meal planning with PCOS important? Meal planning is a helpful tool for those...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Jan 16, 2022 | PCOS
It is clear that a connection between hypothyroidism and PCOS exists. Both hypothyroidism and PCOS are common endocrine disorders in women. Although they are very different, many of the signs and symptoms are the same. This makes it easy to be misdiagnosed. It is also...
by Katie Massman, RDN | Dec 18, 2021 | PCOS
Are you aware of the importance of micronutrients when discussing PCOS symptom management? In this article, I will discuss what micronutrients are, how they relate to managing PCOS, and what you can do to increase your intake. What are Micronutrients?...
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...
