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 |
dummies
Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-handle-pcos-symptoms-through-lowcarb-diet.html
No comments:
Post a Comment