While we often think about fasting as a way to improve insulin sensitivity and manage PCOS, simply shifting the distribution of your caloric intake may yield benefits. For many women, the idea of fasting can be daunting and/or create feelings of restriction that may cause undo anxiety (this is the case for me!). So, I love that there is an easier way to achieve the hormonal benefits of fasting! The study that follows also considered lean women with PCOS, a subset of PCOS patients who are often ignored in the literature and who rarely receive nutrition or lifestyle counseling for the management of their PCOS. Finally, there’s something out there tested specifically on us!