💬 Cory Ruth is a registered dietitian and women’s health expert. As someone who suffers from PCOS, she has an intimate knowledge on the subject - and has dedicated her life to learning about the condition.
⚡️In this episode Cory and I dig into the science of PCOS and the dietary and lifestyle strategies that can help women take control of their health, weight and vitality - and heal their bodies.
🎧 Stay tuned to find out:
➡︎ The common signs and symptoms of PCOS - and what doctors often miss
➡︎ Why PCOS isn’t just a gynecological condition - it’s a whole-body condition
➡︎ The link between gut health, insulin resistance and hormones
➡︎ The food you should eat more of - and what you should avoid
➡ The supplements that are actually worth your money for treating PCOS
📕 Chapters
(0:40) The science of PCOS & Cory’s health journey
(5:00) The insulin resistance connection
(7:28) Why PCOS is so easily dismissed by health pros
(10:57) Not just a gynecological condition
(14:05) Diet & how to eat with PCOS
(18:43) The problem of ultra-processed food
(21:13) How stress impacts PCOS
(24:17) The role of supplements
(27:33) Lab tests you should run
(30:36) Can Ozempic help?
(33:41) How to advocate for yourself as a patient
(37:34) Advice for the person newly diagnosed with PCOS
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