80. PCOS & Insulin Resistance with Guest Expert Dr. Basma Faris
Update: 2025-07-31
Description
On today's episode I am sitting down with Dr. Basma Faris, an OBGYN and Culinary Medicine Specialist. We talk through:
- The Rotterdam criteria for PCOS diagnosis and why many women go undiagnosed
- How insulin resistance affects energy, cravings, and weight (even if you don't have PCOS)
- Why addressing insulin resistance is key to managing PCOS symptoms
- Practical nutrition strategies: increasing fiber, balancing meals, and working with your body's biology
- The role of Continuous Glucose Monitors in personalizing your approach to food
- Why weight loss isn't the sole focus - improving overall health and quality of life is paramount
- Building a comprehensive care team for hormonal health
- Sleep evaluation and its critical role in PCOS management
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