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Re: dietFrom: laura (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 29 Jan 2002 07:12:30 -0600 (CST)
what about fresh fruit. i know its not processed sufar but it is high in natural simple sugar. sometimes if i get a craving for something sweet i eat fruit. like you i have cut out all processed starchesand junk food. but the more i read the more i tried to avoid all starches because of the insulin thing but i hate that diet i get sick of eating meat and veagtables.At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote: > >I read that eating whole foods (such as meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, >legumes,whole grains etc..) although higher in carbs than most lo carb >diets it is good for you. The book I read said the good fiber in all >whole plant foods helps it from raising your sugar levels too quickly. I >stay away from sugar and pasta ,white bread...anything processed! I use >"splenda" in place of sugar if I get a sugar craving..it has no >calories, taste more like sugar and doesnt raise glucose levels nor does >it have the bad chemicals like in other artificial sweetners (ie >aspartame, saccharin etc) Sonnet recommended the book "Sugar Busters" I >think it is a more realistic approach. I also read for people with IR >that exercise helps make cells more receptive to insulin..which I >personally know from experience...I have lost over 50 lbs just doing >brisk walking (about an hour a day) and i was eating whatever i >wanted..heehee..but have recently cut out the sugar and processed junk >and started losing again!!!! Exercise is a big key!! I love walking..its >easy and relaxing:D I tried the lo lo carb..with mostly meats and non >starchy veggies, and I was like you...i got bored! I have to have >variety. Hope some if not all of this helps!! > >At Mon, 28 Jan 2002, laura wrote: >> >>my doctor wantts me on a low carb. diet for pcos- my last fasting >>inulin was 42- normal range is less than 10- anyway i have been trying >>to stick to 80 gm or less per day of cho- avoiding all sweets, >>potatos,rice, and pasta.so far i have lost about 7-8 lbs. in 3 weeks. >>the problem is im SICK of it!!! the cravings are managable but its >>boring- not much selection. i wANTED TOP TRY WEIGHT WATCHERS point >>system and try to adjust it to low carbs. i have friends who have had >>sucess with it but they did not have pcos- what do you think
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