PCOS-DIET Messages for December, 2001: Re: carbs, complex carbs, mass confusion

Re: carbs, complex carbs, mass confusion

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 20:04:14 -0600 (CST)

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Hi, I have also been 'researching' the carb issue. From what I have read and how I feel, it is not just the refined carbs we need to avoid, it is also the high glycaemic index complex carbs we need to avoid. The issue is to eat foods that will not stimulate a big insulin response. So most veges are ok (except starchy ones like carrot, potato, etc), fruits are ok (but not too much, and preferably low glycaemic index foods). Not just the foods, but also how much and the combinations. The Zone which I am trying to follow (a bit creatively at times) requires that you eat very small meals frequently (not more than 200 - 300 calories/meal) - up to 5 or 6 times a day, and that every meal must include a small amount of protein (low fat ideally - their idea of small is about as thick and as big as the centre of the palm of your hand - which is pretty small) and ideally a small (and they do mean small) amount of 'good fats', as well as high fibre and low glycemic index carbs. YOu actually have to eat quite a big volume of food when you follow this diet, but it is 'low' carb. It works pretty well and I am never really hungry - and I am losing weight though very slowly (about .5 lb per week).

However, everyone is different and some women find it more difficult to deal with some carbs than others. You need to experiment with what works and makes you feel good. White bread is my absolute downfall. If I have even one slice I'll eat the loaf and then go looking for more. Whole grain, high fibre bread I am never tempted to eat more than one or two slices.

Best wishes Sally

At Wed, 12 Dec 2001, tricia wrote: >
>Liz,
>I have been doing a lot of research on the carb issue. I think you are
>probably craving carbs because you are eating too many. If you start
>the day with carbs your blood sugar rises very quickly and then falls
>very quickly. Then you crave more carbs for the sugar rush. This
>creates a cycle throughout the day of eating and craving. I know that
>when I eat cereal of most anykind at breakfast I am not only hungry
>again 1 hour later, but I am hungry for more carbs. As for the complex
>carbs, they are OK for some people, but not for most with PCOS. Our
>bodies treat them almost the same way as "regular" carbs. Since I love
>nothing better than carbs of any kind I find this VERY annoying. Try
>starting your day with protien(eggs, sausage,cheese), and then eating a
>good amount of protien at every snack and meal. Good luck, Tricia
> At Wed, 12 Dec 2001, liz wrote:
>>
>>I am confused about the carb thing. I thought complex carbs were ok, we
>>just needed to really steer away from the regular old carbs. I have
>>been spending extra at the grocery store for whole wheat pasta (we
>>already use brown rice and whole wheat bread) and i eat 12 grain cereal
>>for breakfast. Is this wrong? And does anyone know why when i get
>>overhungry I CRAVE carbs (not just a whimsical craving for carbs but a
>>thundering need for that bland soft bread-like food, it would mortify me
>>to eat anything spicy or crunchy at that point) thanks, liz
>
>--
>tricia
>

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