One of the most consistent surprises for women with PCOS/PMOS who start learning about insulin is this: whey protein powder can spike insulin more than many carbohydrate-containing foods. This may sound counterintuitive. We have been told that only carbs raise blood sugar and therefore insulin. We’ve been told that protein powders are a healthy choice for weight management and...

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An elimination diet aims to identify food sensitivities by removing potential allergens and gradually reintroducing them. Starting an elimination diet can be frustrating, as it often requires you to rethink familiar meals and ingredients. It may seem like your food choices are suddenly much more limited, but there are still plenty of ways to create...

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