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My notes on glucose research, PCOS and the science behind the recipes, with the studies linked so you can read them yourself.
Caffeine can raise your blood sugar in the short term, yet coffee drinkers have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Here's how both can be true, and how to drink coffee in a way that works for your blood sugar.
Read the article →Plastic chopping boards, non-stick pans, microwaving in plastic: what the research shows, how 'forever chemicals' have been linked to type 2 diabetes, and the simple swaps I've made in my own kitchen.
Read the article →Cutting carbs is the first PCOS advice most of us see. Here's what the international PCOS guideline and the trials actually say, and why how you build the plate matters more than cutting anything out.
Read the article →Every rise in blood sugar brings a rise in insulin, and insulin has jobs of its own. Here's why insulin that stays high matters, especially for PCOS, and why a full plate keeps it in check.
Read the article →Advanced glycation end products form when sugar sticks to proteins in the body. Here's what they are, why they matter for PCOS and diabetes, and what that means for how you cook.
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