There is no doubt about it that you need to eat a healthy diet to improve your symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but sometimes what you think is healthy may actually destroy your good efforts. Here are some habits that should be avoided if you have PCOS.

Eating too much fruit at once

A common notion among women with PCOS is eating too much fruit at once. Fruit provides important nutrients, fibre, and antioxidants that can actually lower insulin levels. Don’t put a whole bunch of different fruit pieces or cups to taste all the fruit at once. It will spike insulin and glucose level rather you can take one kind of fruit at a time.

Make Fattening food out of the list

If you avoid high-fat foods, you are harming your good eating habits. Some women with PCOS, especially those who grew up during the fat-free diet craze, may avoid fat out of fear it will make them fatter. Like proteins and carbohydrates, food with fat doesn’t raise glucose and insulin levels, it helps to stabilize blood sugar and insulin level. It also provides a creamy texture that adds satisfaction to meals. Those who avoid fatty food not feel satisfied with their meals. Hence the key is to consume an appropriate amount of fat for the calories you need.

Skipping Meals

If you are looking to shed some kilos, skipping a meal is not the way to do it. Going too long without food causes blood sugar levels to dip. Rather than skipping your meals, consume a moderate amount of whole grains, protein and healthy fats at regular mealtimes.

Missing out on protein

Sometimes women with PCOS don’t eat enough protein. A big reason for this could be that they are more intended to use carbohydrates foods and sweets and seeks out these types of food to satisfy them, not protein. With an inadequate protein diet, you are left with a diet higher in carbohydrates, which will only contribute to insulin resistance and inflammation, worsening PCOS symptoms.

Not getting enough vegetables

It is essential to eat vegetables as vegetable provide antioxidants and fibre that can help PCOS and they are also low in carbohydrates. Try to fill your plate with starchy vegetables like carrots, spinach, green beans and squash. Make vegetables more appetizing by using fresh herbs and spices r flavoured olive oil. By way of utilizing different cooling methods, you can also make your eating much more enjoyable.

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