Just diagnosed with pcos, any tips on transitioning to a pcos diet?
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Part of my pcos has been cravings. I crave chocolate almost constantly. It's so hard to transition into a low carb, no sugar added, and no junk food diet. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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There are some comfort foods even if you're eating right (but you still need to watch quantities!): brown rice, lentiles, oats, quinoa...
Using spices helps a lot (curry, tumeric, basil, parsley...).
Listen to your body. If your not hungry in the morning do not force yourself to eat breakfast - this is what works for me. If I force myself to eat in the morning I'll feel the need to eat (not hunger) more often.
Almonds are also very good in fighting cravings.
I don't eat dairy, eggs, poultry and red meat (natural hormones, artificial hormones and antibiotics). I've never had te opportunity to stick to organic products so I don't know if it makes a difference.
I avoid soy as well. I dodn't know why but it promotes water retention in may case and even problems with cysts!
I avoid gluten (breads, pasta...); I only eat wheat bran in small quantities.
I often make soups/potages and salads with green beans.
I try not to use salt much.
(It sounds boring, but it can be really tasty!)
I make smoothies with bran (with half an orange, half a banana..) . I dring mostly vegetable juices with some fruit.
I drink water with some herbal teas and sometimes green tea.
Hope this helps.
Don't give up, it gets better!