what is a good diet for people with pcos?
Posted on Jan 05, 2009 under insulin resistance diet |I have polycystic ovarian syndrome wich has made me gain alot of weight and also causes insulin resistance.I'm worried about my health and I cant seem to find a diet that works with insulin resistance.
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Diet For PCOS
Experts now consider that the best type of eating plan to improve symptoms associated with PCOS and insulin insensitivity, is a low-GI diet, based on foods with a lower ranking on the glycemic index. This is because eating lower-GI meals and snacks helps to eliminate "sugar-spikes" - the sudden rises in blood-glucose due to consumption of high-GI carbs - and so reduces insulin response from the pancreas. By maintaining stable blood-glucose levels, a low-GI diet also helps to reduce the general level of insulin circulating in the bloodstream and should lead to a gradual improvement in PCOS and insulin sensitivity symptoms.
What Exactly is the Glycemic Index (GI)
The glycemic index (GI) is a new system for classifying carb foods, according to how fast they raise our blood-sugar levels. It replaces the old distinction between "simple" and "complex" carbs. The higher the GI value of a food, the faster the rise in blood glucose. The glycemic index separates foods into three general categories:
High GI Carb Foods (GI value 70+)
These carbohydrates cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels
Medium GI Carb Foods (GI value 55-69)
These carbohydrates cause a medium rise in blood-glucose
Low GI Carb Foods (GI value 54 or less)
These carbohydrates cause a slower rise in blood-sugar
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January 5th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Low carb & low fat! I read an article in this month's Shape Magazine ( with Fergie on the cover)! Check it out & good luck!
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January 5th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
http://www.pcos.insulitelabs.com/
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January 6th, 2009 at 12:40 am
I have PCOS as well and my Dr. just put me on The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet. Its a book and she said it could be found in any book store. You could probably buy it on ebay.
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January 6th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Your carbs should be a bit reduced, and mostly low-glycemic. Increase your protein slightly.
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January 6th, 2009 at 1:06 am
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Diet For PCOS
Experts now consider that the best type of eating plan to improve symptoms associated with PCOS and insulin insensitivity, is a low-GI diet, based on foods with a lower ranking on the glycemic index. This is because eating lower-GI meals and snacks helps to eliminate "sugar-spikes" - the sudden rises in blood-glucose due to consumption of high-GI carbs - and so reduces insulin response from the pancreas. By maintaining stable blood-glucose levels, a low-GI diet also helps to reduce the general level of insulin circulating in the bloodstream and should lead to a gradual improvement in PCOS and insulin sensitivity symptoms.
What Exactly is the Glycemic Index (GI)
The glycemic index (GI) is a new system for classifying carb foods, according to how fast they raise our blood-sugar levels. It replaces the old distinction between "simple" and "complex" carbs. The higher the GI value of a food, the faster the rise in blood glucose. The glycemic index separates foods into three general categories:
High GI Carb Foods (GI value 70+)
These carbohydrates cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels
Medium GI Carb Foods (GI value 55-69)
These carbohydrates cause a medium rise in blood-glucose
Low GI Carb Foods (GI value 54 or less)
These carbohydrates cause a slower rise in blood-sugar
References :
http://www.annecollins.com/pcos-diet.htm
January 6th, 2009 at 1:33 am
Taken from Dr. Randine Lewis' website (which I will reference):
"Eliminate simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, making sure the bulk of your diet comes from complex carbohydrates (whole grains, organic vegetables and berries), non-hormonally treated protein sources, alpha lipoic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, B vitamins, and magnesium."
She also has some handy guidelines in terms of supplements you might want to look into taking. Good luck!
References :
http://www.thefertilesoul.com/Treatment/Diet/Supplements/pcos.php