PCOS
(polycystic ovary syndrome)
Recommendation
- Avoid processed foods (e.g. cakes, sweets, biscuits, sugary cereals & drinks, dessert, white bread, scones, rolls, crisps etc)
- Use lower temperature cooking methods where possible (e.g. steam, boil, poach, slow cooker)
- Exercise (build up gradually)
- Drink 2 cups daily of green tea and/or spearmint tea
- 1tbsp of vinegar in cup of water daily (drink using straw)
- Myo-inositol supplement
- Other supplements to consider: Vitamin D, probiotics, omega 3.
Note: vinegar consumption can be split during the day (e.g. 2tsp in cup of water, twice daily).
Results: each of the above has shown to improve markers, e.g. vinegar consumption was able to normalise menstrual cycles in most women in 40 days.
How it works: reduces inflammation, improves blood sugar control, aids weight loss and rebalances hormones.
Side-benefits: reducing processed foods in the diet may help lower risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
References: healGB.com/pcos
Feedback: if you try this approach and would like to provide feedback of your experience please email: feedback(at)healGB(dot)com