🩸Your breakfast is sabotaging your hormones

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Good morning. It’s Saturday, May 31, and today we’re flipping your breakfast plate—and possibly your hormones—on its head.

If you’re feeling tired, hangry, or craving sugar by 10 a.m., your breakfast might be setting your blood sugar on a hormonal rollercoaster.

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The Essentials

PCOS Breakfast Strategies

Many PCOS symptoms are tied to unstable blood sugar. And breakfast—often marketed as “the most important meal of the day”—can either stabilize your hormones or totally sabotage them.

The problem? Most breakfasts are a sugar bomb in disguise. Think: cereal, toast, fruit smoothies, oat milk lattes. These spike your glucose, send insulin soaring, and leave you crashing by mid-morning.

For women with PCOS, who are already dealing with insulin resistance, this matters. A lot.

The solution: a protein-forward, fiber-filled breakfast with healthy fats. It’ll keep you fuller longer, prevent energy dips, and help regulate androgens and cravings later in the day.

What to Know
Balancing your blood sugar first thing in the morning sets the tone for the entire day. Here’s how to build a PCOS-friendly breakfast:

• Start with protein – Aim for 25–30g. Think eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder, or turkey sausage.

• Add fiber + fat – Avocado, chia seeds, flax, or nuts slow digestion and prevent sugar spikes.

• Save carbs for last – If you’re adding fruit, have it after protein and fat. This keeps your glucose curve steady.

Need an easy formula? Think: protein + fiber + fat + fun.

Trending: #BloodSugarBalance
Instagram is full of “glucose hacks,” and some of them are actually helpful. Creators like glucosegoddess are breaking down how to eat in an insulin-friendly order.

Tip gaining traction: Drink a glass of water with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar before breakfast. It may help reduce your post-meal glucose spike—especially if your breakfast includes carbs.

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Getting Back on Track

You’re doing breakfast wrong

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Recipe of the Week

Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls

This easy, plant-based recipe features roasted chickpeas tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, served over brown rice and topped with crunchy veggies like cabbage and cucumber. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a quick and satisfying bowl perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner. The peanut sauce is the star—rich, savory, and just a little spicy! Full Recipe Available HERE.

PCOS Confessions

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— Nina, 27

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— Sophie, 32

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— Rose, 35

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*Disclaimer: Every women is unique, and this information is provided for educational purposes only. I share summarized research data and personal experience, but this should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance on your specific health needs.