Did you hear that resistance training is one of the best forms of exercise for PCOS, but are still not convinced or ready to commit? Women often avoid resistance training in fear of becoming too muscular and favour aerobic exercises. But here is the thing: All women should work on building muscle, especially women with PCOS. In this post, you…
Insulin Resistance
Have you been experiencing nausea, lightheadedness, low blood sugar, etc., lately? Have your blood pressure, menses, cholesterol and stress level been fluctuating? Acne or excessive hair growth? Well, there’s a chance you are suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects women of reproductive age. This hormonal disorder may create problems like…
Many people know that PCOS affects the ability of women to bear children. But did you know that PCOS can also affect the blood sugar level in your body? This article discusses the link between PCOS and diabetes. Many women with PCOS suffer from impaired glucose (sugar) metabolism and insulin resistance. (1) And while this is not often correctly…
If you have PCOS, you may have heard about the link between insulin and blood sugar health and PCOS. Perhaps you know this because your medical doctor has recommended or put you on a drug called Metformin, which is used to help with blood sugar balance in women with PCOS, as well as diabetics. When my doctor recommended I take…
Think that you don’t eat too much sugar and an insulin resistant state is what happens to other people? You may be right, but… The stats tell a different story. According to the Green Pool report, the average Australian consumes 41.97 kilos of sugar per year. That’s a lot of bread rolls, white crusts, pasta and sweets, and less obvious…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released guidelines for the upper end of the amount of sugar adults and children should consume. WHO “recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. A further reduction to below 5% or roughly 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day would provide additional…
