Posts by Dafna Chazin RD
Do Calories Matter for PCOS?
There’s a secret about diets you’ve likely never been told. They all do the SAME thing. Yup, whether it’s Weight Watchers, keto, or South Beach – all diets work in a similar way by reducing your calorie intake. Yes, points are simply calories, there’s nothing magical about them! The focus on calories in our diet-obsessed…
Read MoreCommon Insulin Resistance Myths to Ditch Right Now!
Confused by the conflicting insulin resistance tips and information you’re seeing online? I can’t blame ya. The amount of questionable advice you’ve likely encountered can cause overwhelm to set in very quickly. But don’t worry, you’re in the right place and we’re going to sort it all out in this blog post. I’m going to…
Read MoreWhat to eat to reverse PCOS cravings (a sneak peek into my clients food records)!
Let’s chat about what to eat to reverse cravings with PCOS, shall we? As I previously mentioned, one of the most common complaints I hear from women is cravings and obsessive food thoughts. Women with PCOS are prone to food urges and sweet cravings due to various factors. These include insulin resistance, blood sugar fluctuations…
Read MoreControlling PCOS Cravings Is As Easy As 1-2-3
Quick fact of the day: 99% of women with PCOS report dealing with cravings for sugar and carbs. Yup, that means everyone has a hard time controlling PCOS cravings… so those constant sugar cravings are definitely NOT all in your head. Cravings are in fact, one of the biggest concerns my PCOS clients face –…
Read MoreYes, you SHOULD eat carbs at every meal with PCOS. Here’s why & how
In this age of the constant peddling of diet culture, restrictive eating, fitness efforts geared towards the burning-OFF of carbs, it’s no wonder this food group constantly gets a bad rep. But there’s actually no good reason for carbs to be so heavily avoided or completely cut out of diets, especially if you have PCOS.…
Read MoreEp. 77 FB Live: How Do lose Weight with PCOS?
Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today’s podcast is a Live Facebook video I did inside my private PCOS Insiders Facebook community. In this broadcast I am sharing the exact 5 principles I teach my clients in order to lose weight without strict dieting, cutting out carbs or regaining…
Read MoreEp. 75 Intuitive Eating w/ Tianna Smith
Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. In today’s episode, our guest is Tianna Smith, a Registered Dietician, and Certified Intuitive Counselor. She helps women with eating disorders and helps women who want to become intuitive eaters. Additionally, she helps women break free from dieting and “food rules” and helps…
Read MoreEp. 76 PCOS and Thyroid Health w/ Laura Dragon
Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. In today’s episode, we are talking about the connection between PCOS and thyroid health with our special guest Laura Dragon. Laura is a Registered Dietician, specializing in nutrition in women’s health and hormones. She works with a variety of conditions such as PCOS,…
Read MoreEp. 74 Exploring A Plant Based Lifestyle with Jeanne Hendricks
Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. In today’s episode, we are exploring a plant-based lifestyle with Jeanne Hendricks, who is a Registered Dietician, and owner of a health and wellness brand, This InspiRD Life, which shares an appreciation for the food we eat and how it fuels our body,…
Read MoreEp. 73 Taming PCOS Inflammation with Martha McKittrick
Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today I’m talking all about taming your PCOS inflammation with our guest expert Martha McKittrick. Martha is a Registered Dietician and a Certified Educator located in New York City, with a virtual practice. She has specialized in PCOS for over 15 years, providing…
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