Re: My Nutrionist's Advice on PCOS Diet
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 06 May 2003 21:05:04 +0000
Just a note: I am allergic to all artificial sweetners. That means that they
make me SICK. I either get a headache, or a stomach ache, or something like
that. You may want to stay away from them all together.
Best wishes to us all,
Donna in Utah
> I met with a Nutrionist yesterday to talk about how to eat as a person
> with PCOS. She offered some great advice and made me feel much better.
> I am TTC and not a diabetic at this point. I am in need of losing 30-40
> pds as well and just started metformin.
> How many carbs? - She said 50 per meal and 2 snacks of 15 per day.
> Emphasizing that type of carb is very important. She said carbs were
> VERY VERY important especially if you are TTC.
>
> How about sugar? - I tend to try to get sugar free things. She said
> this wasn't necessarily the best idea. That when things say sugar free
> - they substitute the sugar with something called sugar alcohol which is
> just as bad. She said if you have to decide between something that is
> sugar free and light always check the carbs and go with the lower one.
> She said not to pay attention to what the label says the sugar amount
> is. Instead she said to stay away from things in the ingredient list
> that end in -ose - EXCEPT for Lactose and Fructose - which is good.
>
> What about fruit? - She said fruit is good for us - but to always try to
> combine it with protein. So eat an apple or banana with some peanut
> butter, a few nuts, cheese, something to slow down the sugar in the
> fruit. Also, she said to always opt for fresh or frozen fruits and
> veggies before canned ones.
>
> Junk foods? She said if you are going to eat opt for things like
> cheesecake instead of pound cake, etc. She said also, don't eat it
> alone. Eat it RIGHT after a meal or again with some protein. She
> recommeded Zone candy bars if you have to have one.
>
> Drinks? Basically - water, skim milk, unsweetened tea, crystal light and
> juice that has sucrolose - not sucrose - cause Sucrolose is Splenda.
>
> Cereal? Plain oatmeal or Kashi
>
> Bread & Pasta? She said of course, to always get whole wheat, multigrain
> etc. She recommended triscuits for crackers.
>
> Butter? Smart Balance she said was the best - but first try to use Pam,
> Butter Spray or Olive Oil first.
>
> Well, that is all I have for now. Hope this helps someone!!
>
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