Their stories hit home for many reasons.
I can tell you personally that nutrition is paramount in PCOS.
I was able to successfully solve my hormonal imbalance the same way Ridley found relief: through food.
For many women, nixing these two notorious endocrine disruptors with alow starch/low dairy3dietary approach can help tremendously.
Raw kale (and some other greens)
Need a moment to pick your jaw up off the floor?
After all, kale is often hailed as the superfood of all superfoodsheck,even Beyonce loves it!
And rightly so, kale is chock full of nutrients and antioxidant phytochemicals.
I like to saute them with a little coconut oil before digging in.
Butsurprisebecause soy contains phytoestrogens (“phyto” or plant estrogen), it canact like estrogenin the body.
This can negatively impact ovulation and contribute to menstrual cycle irregularities.
Stevia
If you’re cutting out added sugar (good for you!
), you may be swapping in natural sweeteners like stevia.
No carbs
Another problem with Paleo is that it cuts out carbs altogether.