If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you may have come across conflicting advice about fruit. Some diets tell you to avoid sweet fruits because they contain natural sugar, while others recommend loading up on particular fruits to “balance your hormones.

Iron is one of those nutrients you may not think about until you start wondering whether you're getting enough of it. It plays an important role in making haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen around your body. Your body cannot produce iron on its own, so you need to get it from the foods you eat.