When my husband and I were first married, we used to enjoy going out for Sunday breakfast. I would always start with a large orange juice and coffee, extra light, extra sugar. Belgium waffles with real maple syrup and whipped cream was my main course. We would then make our …
PCOS Diet
I am going to lay it unequivocally on the line here – If you have PCOS and are trying to get pregnant, then I believe you need to avoid gluten.
I have written extensively on the subject of living a gluten-free lifestyle for managing PCOS. Read my previous post here. I receive …
Spaghetti and meatballs is one of my favorite dishes. I grew up in an area that had a large population of Italians and wonderful Italian restaurants. I love Italian food! But, when I started eating in a way that would help me feel better with PCOS I initially eliminated all pasta dishes. I think, dieting, deprivation and denial can set us up for binging. I would deny myself the food that I loved and it was as if I was denying myself a piece of my past, my history. I often found myself craving lasagna ravioli and a big dish of spaghetti – I would give in to these cravings and then feel awful about myself (and physically feel awful too.) I have found ways to modify the food I love, to make it nourishing to my soul, but also to my body.
I never heard of candida until about 8 years ago, when my PCOS was out of control and the naturopath I was seeing asked me to do a spit test. Yes you heard me correctly – a spit test – it is exactly what it sounds like and I’ll tell …
At this time of year, many of us with PCOS who have found themselves over-indulging in holiday treats, especially sugary ones have a hard time getting back on track. We watch the numbers on the scale creep up as we try to gain control over our cravings. If this is you, …
Ask Amy: I see that kale is an ingredient in many of your Meal Plan recipes and I recently heard someone say that “Kale is the New Beef.” Can you explain this statement and tell me more about the benefits of Kale? – Shannon C. Fairfield, CT.
Amy Says: You are …
When I drank my very first green juice, I prepared myself for the worst. I pinched my nose and threw back the glowing green kryptonite concoction like it my first shot of tequila. But I was left pleasantly surprised. It actually tasted really good – very fresh, almost vibrant and …
Chances are when you were diagnosed with PCOS, you were probably told to stay away from sweets. If you’re like me, you wondered if you would ever be able to legally indulge in something truly decadent and delicious again.
Well, I’m here to tell you that the answer is a …
My love affair with tea began years ago when I was in my twenties. On Saturday afternoons, I loved treating myself to high tea at the Elizabeth Anne’s, a local tea shop. The whole ritual of having my own beautiful porcelain pot of tea and scrumptious crumpets and accoutrements to go …
My PCOS Diva journey began when I picked up Kathleen DesMaisons’, Ph.D. book, “Potatoes Not Prozac” over 12 years ago. It was my pivotal “AHA” moment. I was in a state of crisis – my sugar and carbohydrate cravings were spiraling out of control. I wondered why I was in …
