Lifestyle for PCOD / PCOS
Paying
attention to the foods you eat and your activity levels may help you offset the
effects of PCOS:
Keep your weight in check.
¬ Obesity makes insulin resistance worse. Weight loss can reduce
both insulin and androgen levels, and may restore ovulation. No single specific
dietary approach is best, but losing weight by reducing total calorie intake
can benefit the overall health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Ask
your doctor to recommend a weight-control program, and meet regularly with a
dietitian for help in reaching weight-loss goals.
Consider dietary changes.
¬ Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets may increase insulin levels, so
you may want to consider a low-carbohydrate diet if you have PCOS — and if your
doctor recommends it. Don't severely restrict carbohydrates; instead, choose
complex carbohydrates, which are high in fiber. The more fiber in a food, the
more slowly it's digested and the more slowly your blood sugar levels rise.
High-fiber carbohydrates include whole-grain breads and cereals, whole-wheat
pasta, bulgur, barley, brown rice, and beans. Limit less healthy, simple
carbohydrates such as soda, excess fruit juice, cake, candy, ice cream, pies,
cookies and doughnuts.
Be active.
¬ Exercise helps lower blood sugar levels. If you have PCOS,
increasing your daily activity and participating in a regular exercise program
may treat or even prevent insulin resistance and help you keep your weight
under control.
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