Meals She Eats

Meals She Eats is a lifestyle guide for readers who have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or suspect they have it. It addresses people who want to regulate their cycles and manage symptoms through food and daily habits rather than medication alone.

The symptoms it covers are bloating, acne, cramps and irregular periods, along with mood swings, irritability, heavy flow and exhausting fatigue. Rachael Sullivan lived with these for years after being told they came with being a woman. She wrote the book with her husband, Tom Sullivan.

The guide is organised around the phases of the menstrual cycle. It explains what is happening in the body and why, then offers recipes built around nutrient-rich seasonal foods, shopping lists, and advice on movement suited to each phase. Self-care practices and journaling methods round out the approach.

Personal stories run through the practical material, including successes, mistakes and some humor, with the Sullivans writing as a couple who have lived with the condition. The book also shows readers how to work with their doctors and make specific changes to diet and lifestyle, with the aim of easing the worst symptoms.