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The Power of PCOS Nutrition: Eating the Right Foods to Balance Hormones and Improve Fertility. #PCOSDiet #FertilityJourney #HormonalHealth #NutritionTips

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Here is a PCOS- friendly grocery list you can refer to on your next grocery run! This list is helpful in balancing hormones, managing weight and reducing inflammation! Vegetables ~ pick a variety of dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli. I also like to add brussel sprouts, bell pe

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6 SUPPLEMENTS FOR PCOS

Here are 7 (oops forgot 1, and one not pictured) supplements I take to manage my #PCOS . ❗️ Please note that all these supplements are taken under the care of my registered dietitian and medical doctor. I get labs done every three months. Please do not take my reccomendation as medical advice.

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