
Article: Vanilla, cinnamon smoothie

This is a beautifully rich and creamy smoothie to have for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just because!
Interesting fact about cinnamon: A randomised controlled clinical trial found that cinnamon supplementation improves menstrual cyclicity and may be an effective treatment option for some women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). The underlying mechanism for cinnamon effects on PCOS may contribute to its improvement in insulin sensitivity. Collagen also improves your insulin sensitivity. This smoothie will work wonders for women with PCOS and even gestational diabetes due to being in a state of insulin resistance!
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About the Author
Caitlin Gilmore: Nurse, Midwife & Nutrition Consultant

Caitlin is the founder of Maternally Happy, an Australian wellness brand specialising in bioavailable supplements, prenatal vitamins, and evidence-based resources designed to support women from preconception through postpartum.
With qualifications as a Nurse, Midwife, and Nutrition Consultant, Caitlin combines over a decade of clinical experience with nutritional expertise to deliver trustworthy, research-backed advice. Her writing focuses on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormonal health - helping women cut through the confusion with practical, evidence-based information.
When she’s not formulating practitioner grade supplements or supporting her community, you’ll find her enjoying a chai latte, hiking in nature, or spending time with her family, friends, and two border collies.