Nutrition & Lifestyle Posts
Walking During Ramadan: Why & When
Discover the importance of walking during Ramadan to optimize your health and energy levels, and when to do it!
Health Tips for Ramadan by a Registered Dietitian
Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth, fasting, and mindful reflection. However, it’s essential to support your physical health so that you can make the most of the holy month. These health tips for Ramadan are designed to keep you nourished, energized, and focused. For those looking for additional support,
Eating a Balanced Iftar: The Right Order for Optimal Nourishment
Learn how to create a balanced Ramadan iftar to break your fast in a way that keeps blood sugar steady and prevents post-meal fatigue.
Ramadan Preparation Checklist
Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, connection, and spiritual growth. However, without thoughtful Ramadan preparation, the fasting and daily routines can feel overwhelming. As a registered dietitian, I’ve created a checklist to help you make the most of Ramadan with sustained energy and spiritual focus. With these tips and
PCOS-Friendly Breakfast Ideas {Downloadable PDF}
Explore tasty PCOS-friendly breakfast ideas to energize your mornings, plus tips on when to enjoy your breakfast and coffee!
Delicious Bean Smoothies for PCOS
Explore the benefits of bean smoothies, a delicious twist on your favorite blends! Boost your protein and fiber intake with creamy, flavorful recipes that keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.
PCOS Grocery List {Downloadable PDF}
Discover the ultimate PCOS grocery list to help you manage symptoms and promote hormonal balance. Find nutritious foods, helpful tips, and easy meal ideas that support your health journey. Stock your pantry with the right ingredients for a balanced diet tailored for PCOS!
Protein Powder for PCOS: A Helpful Tool in Managing Symptoms
Discover how to choose the best protein powder for PCOS, and how it can help improve PCOS symptoms and aid in weight management!
Foods to Avoid While Taking Metformin for PCOS
How does metformin benefit women with PCOS? How should it be taken? and what foods should be added or avoided when taking metformin for PCOS?
Vegetarian Diet for PCOS, Does it Work? {The Ultimate Guide}
Learn how to manage pcos symptoms on a vegetarian diet by a pcos nutritionist. Included is an example 7-day vegetarian meal plan, as well as weight loss tips, and must add foods!
10 PCOS Snacks to Buy, as Recommended by a Dietitian
Discover a wide range of store-bought, ready to eat, PCOS-friendly snacks curated by a registered dietitian.
PCOS Gluten Free Diet: Fact or Fiction?
Do you really need to follow a gluten-free diet to manage PCOS? What is the science behind this claim?
Naturally Boosting Your Metabolism
Explore effective tips and evidence-based strategies to naturally boost your metabolism. Discover the key to a healthier, more vibrant you!
Assessing Hormonal Health
Author: Salma Alsibai, RD. LD. What are hormones and Why are they important? Hormone are chemical messengers that influence everything in our bodies, from bone health, brain health, cognitive function, digestion and gut health to fertility, appetite and cardiovascular health. They are produced by our bodies in precise amounts to
The Path to Clearer Skin with PCOS
Written by: Salma Alsibai, RDN, LDN We’ve all had to deal with the occasional pimple or blemish, but having to deal with constant acne flare ups can leave us feeling frustrated and just a tad bit self conscious. For women struggling with PCOS, having to make due with acne breakout
Best Exercise for PCOS Management
You’ve spent so much of your life struggling with rapid weight gain, hormonal acne, irregular and painful menstrual cycles with no hope of a solution, only to finally receive a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary syndrome. After hours of researching, and hopefully speaking with a dietitian, you’ve learned and implemented a
Rapid weight gain, fatigue and infertility. Is there something else going on?!
It’s estimated that about 1 in 10 women worldwide suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, yet few know or have even heard of the condition. PCOS is a genetic disorder that causes hormonal imbalance in women leading to an array of overarching symptoms that affect their lives in a multitude of