Seven Important Dietry Tips for Women with PCOS

I found this on the Internet tonight in my efforts to distract myself from worrying about my hubby in hospital. It is point form rather than the full essay so its easier to understand!

Tip One: Eat foods that are low GI and low GL
- Low GI and Low GL ensure slower absorption of glucose into your blood stream. It allows your body to burn more fat and to balance hormones.

Tip Two: Eat natural based foods
- No processed food.
- Eat food as close to its natural state to gain the full benefits of nutrients.

Tip Three: Eat the good fats
- Fish, avocado, nuts, seeds are all beneficial fats.
- Omega 3 (found in fish) is important to lower inflammatory.
- Reduce meat, dairy, cakes, cookies, crackers.

Tip Four: Drink the right liquids
- Water Water Water!!! Drink 6-8 glasses a day!
- Say NO to caffeine, sugar, sweeteners, processed juices.
- Say YES to real fruit juice, dandelion tea, chamomile tea and especially spearmint tea (this is particularly important for PCOS sufferers as it lowers testosterone)

Tip Five: Reduce or Avoid Dairy
- Dairy independently increases insulin which means more testosterone is produced.
- Worsens symptoms like acne and body hair.
- Development of heart disease is increased highly.

Tip Six: Focus Point - Protein and Vegies
- Three serves per day of quality protein and vegies.
- Lean meat, chicken, fish, nuts, eggs and legumes. This will maintain muscle mass and encourage cell growth.
- Eat loads of vegies as this creates protective antioxidants, provides essential nutriants and fibre and maintains the health of the gut.

Tip Seven: Use Apple Cider Vinegar
- This is proven to reduce insulin resistance (one of the main problems with PCOS)
- Have it in water before meals and make suaces and dressings with it.