Meals She Eats : Empowering Advice, Relatable Stories, and Over 25 Recipes to Take Control of Your PCOS

New York Times Bestseller A first of its kind, functional lifestyle guide for PCOS, complete with personal stories and nourishing recipes You’ve been diagnosed with or suspect polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) . You’ve done some research, and you want to start the journey of regulating your cycle and managing your symptoms naturally. Can you relate to bloating, acne, cramps, and irregular periods? And beyond these typical PMS symptoms, do you also experience intense mood swings, irritability, heavy flow, and crippling fatigue? These were the norms in Rachael’s life that she was told were just a part of being a woman. Like her, you know these aren’t normal, but you have the hope of living symptom free. Meals She Eats is the guide you've been looking for. This book bridges the gap between research and personal experience and offers everything you need to know to naturally manage your diagnosis during each phase of your cycle. What’s going on in your body and why Tasty recipes designed with optimal nutrients Helpful shopping lists that make eating healthy easy Strategic movement advice so you feel your best Self-care practices part of a holistic therapeutic approach Journaling methods for targeted healing Laugh with Tom and Rachael, who are in your very shoes, and enjoy recipes loaded with the seasonal, nutrient-rich foods your body craves. Their personal stories of successes, mistakes, and everything between (looking at you, tampon chronicle) will keep your spirits high as you empower yourself with specific and actionable diet and lifestyle modifications, learn how to collaborate effectively with doctors, and understand your cycle to relieve the worst of your symptoms. Create works of art almost too good to eat!With just a few ingredients and the right equipment, you can design mouthwatering masterpieces sure to please everyone at your next party. Whether you're making cookies for birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations, or other events, you'll find the inspiration, confidence-and expert guidance-you need in Cookie Canvas.Amber Spiegel of SweetAmbs has been decorating cookies and teaching others her techniques for more than a decade. She'll show you the essential basics you need to start decorating your own cookie designs, including how to ensure the consistency of your royal icing, how to flood a cookie, and how to avoid and fix common problems you might encounter.Cookie Canvas includes these cookie designs and recipes:Vanilla royal icing, Coffee royal icing, Chocolate buttercream, White chocolate ganache, Orange & cardamom cookies, Pumpkin spice cookies, Lemon & almond cookies, Gingerbread cookies, Maple cookies, Meringue cookies, Wedding, Baby shower, Birthday, Spring: lanterns and stars, Summer: BBQ, Fall: pumpkins and mums, Winter: plaid evergreen trees, Pizza, Bacon and eggs, Rainbow T-shirtsAmber will also share the decorating supplies and tools required, how to use food coloring and edible ink markers, and the specific templates for all the featured designs. No matter your abilities, Cookie Canvas will give you everything you need to get started decorating cookies for all your festivities! With just a few ingredients and the right equipment, you can design mouthwatering masterpieces sure to please everyone at your next party. Whether you're making cookies for birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations, or other events, you'll find the inspiration, confidence--and expert guidance--you need in Cookie Canvas. Amber Spiegel of SweetAmbs has been decorating cookies and teaching others her techniques for more than a decade. She'll show you the essential basics you need to start decorating your own cookie designs, including how to ensure the consistency of your royal icing, how to flood a cookie, and how to avoid and fix common problems you might encounter. Amber will also share the decorating supplies and tools required, how to use food coloring and edible ink markers, and the specific templates for all the featured designs