I’m A PCOS-Focused Dietitian: These Are My Go-To Nutrition Tips

Whether it’s your hunger, your emotions, or your hormones (hello, luteal phase), cravings are generally the body’s way of communicating those needs to you. So, Ramallo says to honor those cravings when they hit.

“If you want dessert, have it without shame and guilt,” she says. “Of course, sugar can make PCOS worse, but there are methods to lower the blood sugar spike.” Here’s what she recommends if you’re craving something sweet: