March 17th, 2010
Salads are a great way to help you lose or control weight to help better manage your PCOS symptoms. Dressings can make all the difference to how salads taste and here’s a way to spice up a traditional tomato offering with an antioxidant-rich dressing, which can also be used as a light sauce for firm white fish or a grilled chicken breast.
Ingredients: 3/4 lb of plum tomatoes or other variety, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1-2 teaspoons of light brown sugar, 1 small, roughly-chopped clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of mild paprika, 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, plus coarse salt and ground pepper to taste.
With a paring knife, cut a shallow x in the bottom of the tomatoes. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add the tomatoes and boil for 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a bowl.
When cool enough to handle, peel and discard their skin, cut into quarters lengthwise and discard seeds. Then transfer the tomatoes to a blender, add vinegar, sugar, garlic and paprika and puree until smooth. Add oil in a steady stream, blending well. Season with salt and pepper. To add a little extra heat, use a hot paprika instead of a mild one or add a touch of cayenne pepper.
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March 16th, 2010
Drinking moderate amounts of red wine has long been thought to reduce the risk of heart disease – a classic PCOS symptom – by boosting HDL “good” cholesterol and blocking the formation of platelets in blood vessels.
Now scientists think moderate amounts of alcohol may also reduce the risk of developing dementia. In a study, researchers at Wake Forest University found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37% lower risk of the disease than the general population.
However, people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia. And people who already have memory problems should avoid alcohol altogether as it may accelerate the decline.
Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear. But animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain that is important in memory.
Many doctors think the best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and remain socially active.
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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.
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