Re: A message of hope for women with PCOS
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 02:35:41 -0600 (CST)
Gemma's right about everything else but NOT BANANAS!! They are one of
the simplest carb sources out there, along with watermelon. They are,
of course, good for you in other ways (like providing potassium!) but
for those of us with PCOS, they really should only be eaten with some
protein to balance them out. The same goes for certain high carb
veggies like carrots and corn.
If you must have carbs, go for complex carbs (like whole grain stuff,
the less processed the better) and protein. Moderate fat is okay and
can even be good for you if it's the right kind of fat (helps cells
recognize insulin better, or so I'm told.) Try nuts, they're great snack
material and high protein. Rolled up ham and cheese is good too. I'm a
huge fan of apple slices with peanut butter.
At Wed, 19 Dec 2001, UK wrote:
>
>The problem with sugary snacks is that they will provide a quick hit of
>energy but your sugar levels come crashing down just as fast leaving you
>more tired then before.
>For energy, you should eat protein, complex carbohydrates such as
>Bananas which release the sugar slower giving it time to turn into
>energy or vegetables.
>Caffiene and other stimulants only provide a very short term energy
>boost - they should be avoided really to stay healthy.
>
>Hark at me - I've become an expert all of a sudden !!!
>
>Apparantly, eating protein before EVERYTHING will kick start your
>metabolism and help you process other foods quicker.
>
>I suffer exactly the same thing. I used to fall asleep at my desk in
>the afternoons until I cut out my Baked potato at lunchtime. I now have
>salad or vegetables and some protein and feel a lot better.
>
>Hope these tips help.
>
>Gemma
>
>At Tue, 18 Dec 2001, Panacea wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 18 Dec 2001, Beth wrote:
>>>
>>>Definitely follow up with the thyroid stuff! It could be causing some of
>>>your problems. Also... Sugar and excess carbs can cause this. Have
>>>you been tested for insulin resistance? Many women with PCOS are also
>>>insulin resistant. If I eat too many carbs it affects my mood (some
>>>depression when I normally have NO problems with it at all) and energy
>>>level (can you say NO energy??).
>>
>>Wow that may be part of my problem, we are taught in this society that
>>if you are tired, take something to fix it - caffeine, sugar, etc. I
>>take a cup of mocha in the morning and used to eat a chocolate rocket -
>>extra caffeinnated chocolate. Didn't help at all. I was falling asleep
>>at work until at least 10:30 - and then would tire out again by 2:00...
>>
>>I am totally going to ask my doctor to test for insulin resistance (if
>>he isn't doing that as part of this last test). It makes terrible sense
>>since my mother was insulin-dependent diabetic while she was pregnant
>>with me (and still is of course), and diabetes runs strongly in our
>>family.
>>
>>In the meantime, I would _love_ suggestions for healthy pick-me-up
>>snacks.
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Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liaison. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org
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