Prediabetes: Nutrition Basics

Updated 25 June 2025 under Health Guides.

What is prediabetes? Prediabetes refers to having blood glucose (sugar) levels that are high, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with type II diabetes. Prediabetes can develop into […]

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I find quite often I feel a strong urge to drink something fizzy, almost like i’m craving it, but I only drink sugar free drinks so surely it isnt the sugar i’m addicted to? I dont know why I always have an intense craving for fizz/bubbly drinks.

Updated 29 May 2025 under Ask Us.

There can be lots of reasons we enjoy carbonated fizzy drinks! Fizzy drinks have a unique taste and feel in our mouth that can be fun to experience. They are […]

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I’ve read that the carnivore diet is the next best thing for treating my PCOS and losing weight. How can I convince my parents to let me eat only meat and eggs? They say it’s a bad idea.

Updated 29 October 2024 under Ask Us.

As with any “diet” you hear about, you’ll want to do some research and decide if what you’re reading is observation (ie, one or two people saying how well it […]

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Whenever I eat something, I get full really quickly but then I’m hungry again after like an hour. Is there a reason for this? I’ve also been losing weight slowly and I think it’s related, but I want to maintain my weight.

Updated 28 August 2023 under Ask Us.

Awesome question, thank you so much for asking! If you’re hungry an hour after eating, you’re likely either not eating enough and/or the food that you’re eating doesn’t have enough […]

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Food Insecurity

Updated 22 April 2025 under Health Guides.

Food insecurity is a common problem that is not often talked about. It occurs across the nation and around the world. Even if you haven’t personally faced food insecurity, you […]

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Pregnancy: Eating During Pregnancy

Updated 4 June 2022 under Health Guides.

You may have heard that there is a special diet that you should follow when you are pregnant. While it is true that there are some foods that are best […]

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Do you have any tips for dealing with sugar cravings? I have PCOS and I feel like I always crave something sweet, but this leads to me eating a lot of unhealthy things.

Updated 29 April 2022 under Ask Us.

Keep in mind that there is a difference between craving something sweet and craving sugar. Sugar is a refined carbohydrate often added to foods and beverages to sweeten them and […]

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I’ve heard I should take “pre workout” supplement powder before exercising to improve my performance. Is this safe?

Updated 22 November 2021 under Ask Us.

There is no need to take a pre workout supplement. It’s important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate the production of supplements (such as vitamins, performance […]

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I heard that soy, almond, and cow’s milk aren’t that great for people with PCOS. What type(s) of milk would you consider PCOS-friendly? Thanks in advance!

Updated 26 March 2021 under Ask Us.

Actually, all three of these options, in moderation, are PCOS-friendly. While there has been some discussion on whether Carrageenan, a frequent additive in alternative milks, has been linked to inflammation […]

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dietary iron

Is it good to eat non vegetarian foods when I have my period?

Updated 3 February 2021 under Ask Us.

Adolescent females have higher iron needs than guys do because of the blood loss experienced during their period. You can get iron in your diet from a variety of sources […]

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