Top 5 Ways to Start Eating Healthier for PCOS

Eating healthy for PCOS consists of having balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That means learning to use a variety of food groups in your diet - proteins, healthy fats, grains, pastas, vegetables and limited sweets. Be sure to have balanced meals that stabilize your blood sugar level.

Healthy eating is not as easy as it sounds, because it’s not always easy to get the nutrition that your body needs. You may have too many of one food group and leave out another, resulting in unbalanced meals. Healthy eating requires planning and motivation to want to be healthy. If you look closely at your diet now, you may notice that you are not getting enough of some of the other food groups, such as vegetables. Try keeping a food diary for 1 week, so you can see how many food groups you are eating each day and if your body is getting the correct amount of nutrients. For example, if you are lacking in the fruit group, you may be lacking in vitamin C or antioxidants. By making small and simple changes you can start eating healthier for PCOS.

Follow these 5 simple steps for one week and see how you feel.

These are the Top 5 Ways to Start Eating Healthier for PCOS:

1.  Vegetables are the one key food group that most people lack in their diets. It’s a shame because that’s where we get most of our fiber intake. It’s very important to load up your plate with all sorts of seasonal vegetables. Try to have your plate mimic the vegetables in the health food stores - very colorful and full of natural fiber.

2.  Protein is equally as important as vegetables, since this is what helps to stabilize your blood sugar level - the goal for people with PCOS. Try adding any form of protein to each meal for 1 week and see how you feel. Your body should feel more stable, and you should experience fewer mood swings and blood sugar crashes.

3.  Water is not to be missed. It’s very important that you keep your body hydrated throughout the entire day. Drink a glass of water with each meal.

4.  Limit sweets. You can also begin eating healthier for PCOS by cutting back on the sweets. Eat fresh fruit instead of processed sweets such as candy and cookies.

5.  Don’t forget your healthy fats. Most people get so scared when it comes to adding natural fats back into their diet. We have become so accustomed to buying everything fat free, thus having very little natural fats in our diets. Trust me, there is no way to make something naturally fat free, so please know that it’s probably packed with ingredients that you can’t read. Healthy fat plays a very important role in helping to keep us fuller for longer. Try getting rid of your fat free stuff and replace it with full or low fat items. Some great sources of healthy fats are avocado, nuts and seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, etc... Add healthier fats into your diet for 1 week and see how you feel.

After incorporating these new ways of eating healthier for one week, you should notice a surge in energy, some weight loss and a more stabilized blood sugar level.

Please review these options carefully and see which ones will best fit into your daily routine. You get my point, just be realistic when making dietary changes and always choose the options that suit your lifestyle.

Follow these above tips after consulting your doctor and notice how much better you feel.

Now, isn’t that a great way to spell ‘relief’ for yourself?