Re: Low Complex Carb and Low Fat diet Please Help
From: Dana (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 18:25:23 -0600 (CST)
Hi Grace,
>From what I've read and heard, I think the 'zone' concept is the way to
go, especially as a lifestyle change. The concept is basically that
each meal should contain a portion of carb and protein. By having the
protein with the carb it helps balance our insulin levels - and once our
insulin is balanced our side effects seem to decrease. I've just been
reading the 'body for life' book which seems to have a similar concept
to that of the 'zone', both are carb/protein balanced with healthy fats.
I've posted a message on the board to see if anyone else has had success
with the body for life programme, and am about to embark on it myself,
so I'll let you know how I go. But a basic rule to follow until you
find a plan you feel comfortable with is to cut out all sugar and bread.
--
Dana
:-)
At Sat, 29 Dec 2001, Kim wrote:
>
>At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Grace wrote:
>>
>>Hi I was diagonised with PCOS in May and I was told that I have to be on
>>a low fat low complex carb diet. I am having a lot of problems finding
>>recipes and foods that I can eat as most of the low carb diets are
>>higher in fat and most of the low fat diets are higher in carbs. Can
>>anyone suggest books or diets that are out there that they have found
>>helpful. I have Insulin resistance and I am on no medication for it yet
>>as I am trying to control it by diet.
>>
>>Thanks
>>Grace
>Hi Grace,
>I was just diagnosed with PCOS when I went in for infertility testing.
>Because of my family history, which supported my diagnosis like a text
>book case, my endocrinologist/infertility doctor strongly urged me to
>purchase and adopt the principals in "The Zone" by Barry Sears. I am
>trying it for the first time, so I cannot really comment on its effects.
>
>--
>Kim
>
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