07/09/2022
🔬🩺 Have you been diagnosed with PCOS?
Struggling with a weight gain?
Polycystic o***y syndrome might be the reason!
Do you know that one of the major underlying reasons for PCOS weight gain is insulin resistance, which drives PCOS in about 75% of cases?
🧬 A moderate to low-carb diet keeps insulin low, leading to an improvement in PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, hirsutism, and a lack of ovulation.
A low to moderate carbohydrate intake equates to getting about 15 to 30% of the daily caloric intake from carbohydrates.
The following tips could help you balance your blood sugar.
🍳 Eat within an hour of waking up: Skipping breakfast makes your body think that you are under stress. This will lead to a rise in hunger hormones and eventually slow down the metabolism. This can lead to increased cravings for carbohydrates, feeling grumpy, and worsening your PCOS symptoms.
🌽🍅🌶🥕🍚 Protein, fiber, and healthy fats are your best friend: It’s best to choose carbohydrates that are digested slowly like beans, chickpeas or lentils, whole grains (brown or red rice, quinoa or whole oats), and sweet vegetables. Always combine carbs with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to kick away those PCOS blues.
🍲 Eat frequently but avoid constant snacking: With every meal, big or small amounts of insulin are being secreted. To keep insulin levels low, avoid constant snacking and eat every 5 to 6 hours. While snacking, have something high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates.
👨🏻⚕️👩🏾⚕️Take care and remember to do regular check-ups!