Hello everyone! Lots to talk about today and again, I am sorry that I do not have a video! I know that I will have a special Family & Friend Friday video for tomorrow!
I still wanted to share a semi-"healthy" recipe that I have tried in the past that is DELICIOUS! These "Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites" are really REALLY tasty! Miss CandiQuik has definitely brought these fun treats a new fan! I tried the recipe a few years ago. One tip is to try (if you can) find pre-shelled chick peas, if possible. I also know that the next time I try this recipe I will make them a little bit smaller because they taste super rich! I highly recommend this as a fun alternative to cookie dough!
Which brings me into my next topic, PCOS. PCOS stands for "Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome". It is fairly common among women of reproductive age. It is called poly-cystic ovarian syndrome because most women grow many small cysts on their ovaries (more than the normal amount). It also is a hormone imbalance which leads to irregular to no menstrual cycles, extra hair growth, weight problems, and more! There is a lot of good information out there now about the symptoms, early detection, treatment, etc. Most of all I think it is important to educate yourself. If you are a woman who thinks you may have this syndrome, talk to your doctor. Usually the only thing that can tell for certain is an ultrasound.
My story with PCOS goes back years when I was in my late teens early twenties. I went to several doctors because I was having issues with my menstrual cycle before I finally found an OB who knew what she was talking about! I was so relieved to finally figure out what I thought was "wrong" with me, but was happy when I found out that it was common. Although it is the leading cause of infertility in women, it made me feel good that there were options and ways for me to take care of myself to address the medical issue. I was originally put on medication "Metformin" because it does take a toll on insulin levels. I am happy to report that after working on diet and exercise, it has improved my health enough to no longer need Metformin!!! This journey is exactly why I am excited to share healthy new recipes that I have tried and "approved" with my #IsItEdible series. I hope that I can provide information and help to anyone going through the challenging journey with PCOS!
I am keeping my food collection log in my #bulletjournal and will be sure to plan ahead in the upcoming weeks so that I can deliver great videos!
Also, I am considering keeping an "ongoing vocabulary" list on this blog... not sure! If you think you would enjoy that, please leave a comment!
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