The cornerstone to controlling PCOS symptoms is eating the low-GI (Glycaemic Index) way, where carbs break down slowly into your bloodstream so your blood sugar levels remain stable. Try these simple swaps and see if you feel better for them.
| Meal | Instead of: | Have: |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Cornflakes | Muesli |
| Instant porridge oats | Unprocessed oats made into porridge | |
| White toast | Granary toast | |
| Lunch | Jacket potato with filling | Baked sweet potato with filling |
| White baguette | Pitta bread | |
| Brown bread sandwiches | Wholegrain bread sandwiches | |
| Dinner | Curry with white rice | Curry with basmati rice |
| Shepherd’s pie | Spaghetti bolognese | |
| Stir-fry with instant rice | Stir-fry with noodles | |
| Desserts | Bread and butter pudding made with white bread | Bread and butter pudding made with fruit loaf |
| Fruit crumble made with white flour | Fruit crumble made with oat topping | |
| Snacks | Muffins/cakes/biscuits | Cakes, biscuits, or muffins made with fruit, oats, and wholegrains |
| White bread and jam | Fruit loaf with ricotta | |
| White crackers and cheese | Wholegrain crispbread with avocado or hummus dip |
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Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-handle-pcos-symptoms-through-lowcarb-diet.html
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