PCOS Diet Meal Plan & Recipes
We are happy to announce that at Zing Wellbeing we have just released a PCOS diet for women to use.
The meal plan is jammed with healthy recipes to support PCOS and the PCOS diet is also super tasty.
You can join our membership to get full access to our PCOS diet here
PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is not only a reproductive disorder but also a metabolic one.
The dual nature of PCOS can make it challenging for women to manage but having a whole food and nutrient diet may assist with symptom relief such as sugar cravings and help to maintain a healthy weight range.
When it comes to nutrition for PCOS we are looking to provide enough good fats to support the reproductive hormones while at the same time stabilse blood sugar levels to support metabolic health.
A diet rich in fatty acids, wholegrains, protein and loads of plant foods delivering micro nutrients such as magnesium and chromium may go a long way in preventing worsening PCOS progression such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The Mediterranean diet is a commonly prescribed diet for PCOS and although not all women who have PCOS will develop further complications a nutritious diet will assist with keeping inflammation levels down and supporting hormonal health and this forms the base of the Zing Wellbeing PCOS diet plan - you can join the program here for full access.
What to include in your PCOS diet:
- Whole grains like quinoa, oats and brown rice are lower GI than white versions.
- Lots of fresh, colourful fruit and vegetables, especially those that are green!
- Beans, legumes and meat for protein
- Omega-3 rich foods such as salmon
- Nuts and seeds
- Plenty of filtered water
Try to minimise:
- Fad diets and trends
- Fried foods
- Processed snacks and commercially baked goods such as cakes and biscuits
- Cereals high in sugar and low in protein and good fats
- Refined flour, bread, white rice, pizza and pasta
- Soft drinks, sugar in tea and coffee, sports drinks and alcohol
One of the best things you can incorporate into your lifestyle with PCOS is exercise. Not only will this keep your body happy but it will also benefit your mind.
Try to keep stress under control, sleep at least 8 hours each night and seek help if you are experiencing anxiety or depression.
Keeping well through diet and lifestyle with PCOS may reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases and improve quality of life.
You can join our membership to get full access to our PCOS diet here
