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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!!
At Tue, 6 May 2003, Jennifer wrote:
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>Hello All... Hopefully this Spring is bringing good news to all. The
>reason for my post is I have been reading a lot of posts about low
>carbing and atkins dieting. i am not in a situation where I can see my
>doctor right now because we are currently living away from home and have
>limited insurance. Back when I was diagnosed with pcos I wasn't really
>told about what to do as far as dealing with my health (weight, insulin
>resistance, heart disease prevention etc)and cosmetic issues (facial and
>body hair). The doctor dealt mainly with the fertility and restoring my
>monthly period. I know now, with much research on my own part that i
>really need to lose weight and it will help with health and physical
>issues I am facing. I tried weight watchers, it was ok, I became
>frustrated with how slow the weight was coming off. I cannot afford to
>go any longer so i would like to take matters into my own hands. I
>tried a couple days of low carbing...but found it hard to find things to
>eat. What is a typical menu for Atkins or Low Carb dieting- For
>breakfast,lunch, and dinner. What do you find to be satisfying? I
>appreciate the help. I am desperately trying to change my life and need
>a little help and encouragement!!! Wishing everyone the best. Jennifer
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