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    The document provides recommendations for foods to eat and avoid for a PCOS diet. Foods to eat include complex carbohydrates like quinoa and brown rice, lean proteins like chicken and beans, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. It also recommends heart-healthy fats. Foods to avoid are refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and sugary beverages as they can increase blood insulin levels and worsen PCOS symptoms. The PCOS diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods to help manage weight and health complications related to polycystic ovary syndrome.

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    The document provides recommendations for foods to eat and avoid for a PCOS diet. Foods to eat include complex carbohydrates like quinoa and brown rice, lean proteins like chicken and beans, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. It also recommends heart-healthy fats. Foods to avoid are refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and sugary beverages as they can increase blood insulin levels and worsen PCOS symptoms. The PCOS diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods to help manage weight and health complications related to polycystic ovary syndrome.

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    PCOS Diet: Foods to Eat & Foods to Avoid

    Foods to Eat
    The following food choices will help keep blood sugar levels stable while helping to achieve a healthy weight to manage complications associated
    with PCOS.

    COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES ▶▶ cranberries


    ▶▶ quinoa ▶▶ beets
    ▶▶ oats ▶▶ tomatoes
    ▶▶ brown rice ▶▶ broccoli
    ▶▶ beans & lentils ▶▶ peppers
    ▶▶ peas & corn ▶▶ carrots
    ▶▶ white & sweet potatoes ▶▶ asparagus

    HEART HEALTHY FATS


    LEAN PROTEINS
    ▶▶ olive oil
    ▶▶ chicken
    ▶▶ walnuts
    ▶▶ turkey
    ▶▶ almonds
    ▶▶ beans
    ▶▶ cashews
    ▶▶ tofu
    ▶▶ chia seeds
    ▶▶ tempeh
    ▶▶ flax seeds
    ▶▶ salmon
    ▶▶ sunflower seeds
    ▶▶ tuna
    ▶▶ avocado
    ▶▶ shrimp

    A PCOS Diet emphasizes eating whole, unprocessed foods. It is


    ANTIOXIDANT RICH FRUITS & VEGGIES
    important to stay away from refined sugars, white flour, and excessive
    ▶▶ berries sugary beverages. These products increase blood insulin, which results
    ▶▶ kiwi in greater androgen production, ultimately worsening PCOS symptoms.
    ▶▶ apples
    ▶▶ cheeries

    PCOS Nutrition Guide 27


    Foods to Avoid

    REFINED CARBOHYDRATES
    ▶▶ White rice
    ▶▶ White pasta
    ▶▶ White bread
    ▶▶ Cookies, cake & candy
    ▶▶ Sugary breakfast cereals
    ▶▶ High sugar protein bars (more than 10g added sugar, 15g natural sugar)
    ▶▶ Potato chips and pretzels

    SATURATED FATS
    ▶▶ Butter
    ▶▶ Red meat
    ▶▶ Cream
    ▶▶ Coconut oil
    ▶▶ Lard
    ▶▶ Cheese

    SUGARY BEVERAGES
    ▶▶ Sweetened juice
    ▶▶ Soda
    ▶▶ Sweet tea

    ▶▶ fruit in heavy syrup, & sweetened applesauce

    PCOS Nutrition Guide 28

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