March 15th, 2010
When some people give up salt, even lightly salted foods begin to taste terribly over-salty for a while.
A similar reaction concerning sweetness is often experienced by people who give up sugar. That’s true of some of us with PCOS who quit “the sweet life” in order to lose weight to better manage the symptoms of our condition and enjoy improved health.
If you’re considering joining us, things may start tasting cloyingly sweet at first. But don’t despair. In fact, look at the effect this way – it makes a good case for also giving up diet sodas and other artificially sugary foods and drinks at the same time.
Without them, your taste buds will adjust more quickly to not needing so much sweetness. And, as a result, your weight and general health will reap the benefits.
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March 12th, 2010
Did you know that many women who successfully control their PCOS symptoms find the time to eat a healthy breakfast?
The benefits can be be both amazing and long-lasting, As well as preventing mid-morning raids on the office vending machine, research shows that eating breakfast boosts your mood, memory and even your work performance.
If leaving the house for work is a mad rush every morning, try getting up 15 minutes earlier to eat breakfast. Start off your new habit with a satisfying whole-grain cereal with berries and fat-free or low-fat milk. Eat a banana afterwards. The next day try an omelet for breakfast.
Or, if the prospect of organizing breakfast is too daunting first thing in the morning, put these items into a container: 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oatmeal, a few chopped pieces of dried apricot, a pinch of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon and a drop of almond extract. Close tightly.
In the morning, add a cup of fat-free or low-fat milk, quickly warm up the combination, sprinkle with slivered almonds and you have a delicious, ready-to-eat breakfast. Who knows, you may start to wake up looking forward to eating a healthy breakfast.
For much more information about polycystic ovarian syndrome and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
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If you have PCOS concerns, perhap regarding someone close, just click “Contact Us” on our web site for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams. We want to do everything we can to help you feel better.
March 11th, 2010
A small incentive could make all the difference when it comes to losing or controlling weight to better manage your symptoms of PCOS.
Those of us with this condition know cardiovascular disease or diabetes can result if we neglect those symptoms. But, even so, it’s often difficult to stay focused on a healthy lifestyle.
So why not place a small bet, say $20, on your ability to lose weight? Your aim could be to lose a modest five pounds over the next couple of months.
Put the money aside and, if you succeed, spend the money on a treat like a book, a DVD or a CD. Then start the process all over again to achieve further weight loss. If you don’t manage it this time, however, donate the money to charity … and then start again.
For much more information about polycystic ovarian syndrome and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com
If you have PCOS concerns, perhap regarding someone close, just click “Contact Us” on our web site for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams. We want to do everything we can to help you feel better.
March 10th, 2010
As we mentioned last week, the food in your PCOS diet should provide maximum nourishment from nutrients for the body as well as tasting delicious.
Some “good” carbs with low to medium glycemic load (GL) are needed for energy. Consult The Insulite PCOS website for an extensive GL guide.
Eating a nutritious diet is essential, especially for those of us with PCOS, who require food that is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber to maintain a healthy weight as well as correct glucose and insulin levels to rebalance our hormones.
Nutritionists advise getting calories from healthy fats, mainly the monounsaturated kind – good sources include avocados, nuts and olive and canola oil, as well as omega-3s, which can be found in such items as walnuts and fish like salmon and sardines.
Other calories should come from a protein source, such as lean chicken breast or green beans, combined with fresh fruits and vegetables to supply the body with the phytonutrients and fiber it needs.
For much more information about polycystic ovarian syndrome and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com
If you have PCOS concerns, perhap regarding someone close, just click “Contact Us” on our web site for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams. We want to do everything we can to help you feel better.
