What Are The Best Foods for PCOS

“Substituting whole, unprocessed options for inflammatory items can set the stage for better long-term health”.

Choices such as these from the Mediterranean diet can help you get to a healthy weight and manage PCOS symptoms with plenty of nutrition and great taste:

• Omega-3 rich fish, such as salmon, baked or broiled.
• Olive oil instead of butter or margarine.
• Beans and other protein-rich legumes instead of meat.
• Non-starchy vegetables such as leafy greens (spinach, kale, escarole, endive, lettuce, etc.), tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, celery and fennel.
• Whole grains, such as brown rice, barley, sorghum and others. Breads and pastas made with whole grains can help people with PCOS avoid spikes in blood sugar.
• Whole fruit for dessert. The fiber content in whole fruit helps you feel full, helps your digestion and slows down the absorption of its sugars into the bloodstream.

Drink plenty of water and low- or no-sugar beverages

Staying hydrated is essential: Drink plenty of water, unsweetened coffee or tea. Instead of soda, try seltzer with a splash of fruit juice!