Cassia Snow thought her body was against her when she was diagnosed with PCOS. Not just physically but also emotionally, the tiredness, erratic periods, and obstinate weight gain wore on.
Doctors prescribed drugs, but Cassia wanted to investigate lifestyle modifications that would support her recovery. A Health Nutrition Book: The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients
She started then looking at inflammation and how it related to hormone imbalance. Her inspiration came from what she discovered to be anti-inflammatory components guiding her food choices.
Gone were the too processed food and sugar-filled beverages. She welcomed vibrant veggies, good fats, and spices like turmeric and ginger recognised for their medicinal qualities in their place.
“It was not about embarking on a ‘diet,'” Cassia says. “It was about providing my body with what it required to cool off and operate as it should.” Although gradual, the transformation had significance.
Her energy came back over several months, her mood settled, and even her complexion started to clear. Most crucially, her cycle started to show greater consistency—something she had not seen in years.
Her creative release and means of self-care free from judgement became cooking. Every meal she made was an act of struggle against the aggravation that often accompanied PCOS as well as sustenance.
Cassia now gives her recipes to people negotiating comparable challenges. Food is now for her a tool for healing and a reminder that one dish at a time improvement is possible; it is not the enemy.
