Q&A: Keto for PCOS, Cravings, & Women’s Health with Temple Stewart
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Temple Stewart discusses challenges and strategies for maintaining a ketogenic diet, particularly for women with PCOS.
How many carbs should you eat on a ketogenic diet? Do ketone levels matter? And why do cravings hit so hard? Is Dairy recommended? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, registered dietitian and medical student Temple Stewart breaks down some of the most common challenges people face when starting and maintaining a ketogenic diet, especially for PCOS (PMOS), metabolic health, and long-term sustainability. Temple brings a unique perspective to this conversation, combining clinical nutrition experience with current medical training and a deep focus on women’s metabolic health. Her approach is practical, individualized, and grounded in helping people build strategies they can realistically sustain over the long term. In this episode, we cover: Ketogenic therapy and the menstrual cycle Cravings and the “sugar dragon” PCOS and therapeutic ketone levels Dairy, protein, and hunger Vegetarian keto challenges CGMs and ketone testing How to personalize a ketogenic approach long term One of the biggest takeaways: successful ketogenic therapy is about understanding your own metabolism, building sustainable habits, and learning which strategies help you feel your best over time. 🔎 Have questions…
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