How to Beat PCOS Naturally & Regain a Healthy & Fertile Life Now by Heather Rose

Author:Heather Rose
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC

Chapter 5 Menu Plan and Recipes

Just as there is no medical intervention that can cure the dreaded PCOS, there is no single diet or any combination of food that can completely prevent or treat PCOS. The only thing we can do is to put together an eating plan that will alleviate the effects of the symptoms and prevent the condition from escalating into more serious complications.

We know for a fact every time we take in food a corresponding hormonal reaction is triggered. We know too that the underlying factor in PCOS is hormonal imbalance which results in the many associated with the disorder. By being careful with the food we eat and by being active, we should be able to ease at least the major symptoms of this endocrinal disorder.

Unfortunately, there is no ‘one-size fits all’ approach to creating a meal plan that will directly address PCOS and all its symptoms. In short, a meal plan to address fertility issues may be different from a meal plan that addresses insulin resistance. If you look closely at the so-called dietary regimens designed for PCOS sufferers which are available online, you’ll notice that each one of them address specific symptoms of the disease and none attempts to be a cure-all for PCOS.

Which brings us to our point – the goal of every dietary intervention for PCOS must be focused on keeping you trim and healthy. By being healthy and trim you’d be able to manage and even prevent the onset of complications normally associated with the disorder. Eating the wrong food will definitely aggravate the existing symptoms and even result in other more serious complications.

So, how do you eat well? Definitely, starvation diets should not be part of it. They may address the problem with weight gain but will deny your body of other much needed nutrients which can lead to other severe complications.

Below are some guidelines you can follow in making your PCOS meal plan:

• Trim down your daily calorie intake. Cutting down your excessive daily calorie intake will not only prevent your body from gaining weight but, as studies have shown, also help keep your hormones balanced and enhance fertility by stimulating ovulation. A low calorie intake will create an energy source deficit which will force your body to burn more stored fats for energy – making you lose weight in the process. In addition to limiting your calorie consumption, you should spread out your calorie intake throughout the whole day by having 5 to 6 small meals within the day. This will curve so you can avoid your cravings for sweets within the day.

• Limit your carbohydrate sources to foods that have low glycemic index. This will prevent any episodes of sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. Low- GI foods are harder to digest which means sugar will be gradually absorbed into your system making your blood sugar levels manageable.

• Avoid trans fats and saturated fats. They increase the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) which enhances your risk of acquiring a heart disease.

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