Ngr Low Gi Guide To Managing Pcos

**Updated to include latest statistics and Asian, Indian and Mediterranean recipes** Six to ten per cent of women of child-bearing age are affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal imbalance that can lead to infertility or reduced chance of achieving pregnancy, and yet it is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed diseases. PCOS in not curable but it is treatable, and the symptoms, which include hirsutism, irregular periods, obesity and polycystic ovaries, can be greatly reduced through effective lifestyle management. This breakthrough book explains how sufferers can take control of this syndrome and achieve significant health benefits through exercise and a low GI diet. Describing causes and symptoms, the authors give a clear, concise diet and lifestyle plan (including 30 recipes) that will enable sufferers to lose weight, boost fertility and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The New Glucose Revolution Managing PCOS offers simple every day solutions which together form an effective, lifelong approach to managing PCOS.

The Only Book You Will Ever Need for Managing PCOS -- Completely Revised and Updated What exactly is PCOS? What are the signs and symptoms? How is the diagnosis confirmed? What causes it? And most importantly, what can you do about it? If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or suspect you have it, and you’re looking for a way to manage your condition, you’ve come to the right place. In this newly revised edition of Living Well with PCOS, Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller and PCOS experts Drs. Nadir Farid and Kate Marsh address the root cause of PCOS -- insulin resistance -- and show you how eating a low-GI diet can help alleviate even your most troublesome symptoms, including weight gain, infertility, unsightly hair growth, irregular cycles, and fatigue. This all-new second edition features: The latest up-to-date research on PCOS and its treatment New quick-and-easy low-GI recipes Low-GI kick-start menus -- with vegetarian and gluten-free options Easy-to-use tables of GI values Tips for a more active lifestyle Real-life stories from women who have used the GI to successfully combat PCOS

If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or suspect you have it, this book provides advice about how to manage your condition, and shows how eating the healthy low GI way can help you take control. This updated edition is a companion to Australia’s original international bestseller, the LOW GI DIET HANDBOOK, and is filled with indispensable advice on switching to a low GI diet. The authors’ total lifestyle approach includes: • Easy-to-understand information on low GI carbs and their benefits for PCOS; • Practical tips to make low GI eating and regular exercise a way of life; • An at-a-glance guide to the GI and glycemic load values of more than 1000 foods; • How to beat the symptoms of PCOS; • How to boost fertility; • How to balance hormones; • How to reduce insulin resistance; • How to reduce the risk of diabetes. Start eating towards good health today!

Six to ten per cent of women of child-bearing age are affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal imbalance that can lead to infertility or reduced chance of achieving pregnancy, and yet it is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed diseases. PCOS in not curable but it is treatable, and the symptoms, which include hirsutism, irregular periods, obesity and polycystic ovaries, can be greatly reduced through effective lifestyle management. This breakthrough book explains how sufferers can take control of this syndrome and achieve significant health benefits through exercise and a low GI diet. Describing causes and symptoms, the authors give a clear, concise diet and lifestyle plan (including 30 recipes) that will enable sufferers to lose weight, boost fertility and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The New Glucose Revolution Managing PCOS offers simple every day solutions which together form an effective, lifelong approach to managing PCOS.

Don't be held hostage by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - with the right diet and effective exercise, you can minimise its impact on your day-to-day life and future wellbeing. Packed with realistic advice from a qualified nutritionist, this guide takes you through everything from picking which treatments to try - and which to avoid - to thriving with PCOS superfoods and finding resources and support to help you stay positive and maintain your focus

If you ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or suspect you have it, this book provides advice about how to manage your condition, and shows how eating the healthy low GI way can help you take control. This updated edition is companion to Australia s original New York Times bestseller, the LOW GI DIET HANDBOOK and is filled with indispensable advice on switching to a low GI diet. The authors total lifestyle approach includes: Easy-to-understand information on low GI carbs and their benefits for PCOS Practical tips to make low GI eating and regular exercise a way of life An at-a-glance guide to the GI and glycemic load values of more than 1000 foods How to beat the symptoms of PCOS How to boost fertility How to balance hormones How to reduce insulin resistance How to reduce the risk of diabetes Start eating towards good health today!

Practical advice and information for living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones, and affects an estimated 10% of all women. This hormone imbalance may cause changes in the menstrual cycle, acne, small cysts in the ovaries, difficulty conceiving, high blood pressure, and other problems. It is treatable, but not curable, and sufferers have to rely on themselves for the long-term management of their condition. If you're living with PCOS, this guide gives you the latest information concerning treatments and research into Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS For Dummies gives you a practical, plain-English guide to living with and managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. In addition to providing valuable information concerning the causes and symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS For Dummies gives you the facts about the various treatment options that are available, including both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies. Discusses the causes and symptoms of PCOS Advice for dealing with this disorder Covers the treatments and medicine available in the United States PCOS For Dummies is an invaluable resource for the millions who are suffering from this condition.

An updated edition of registered dietitian Hillary Wright's popular book on nutrition and lifestyle management of PCOS, this prescriptive guide focuses on using diet and exercise to manage polycystic ovary syndrome and has new information on diet therapy and exercise, current food and fitness logging technologies, and all-new nutrition-backed meal plans. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS affects up to 10 percent of all women and 14 million women in the United States alone. It is linked to infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While this disorder is believed to be genetic and incurable, it is controllable. In this prescriptive plan, dietitian Hillary Wright demystifies the condition by explaining its underlying cause--insulin resistance--and helps readers understand how diet and lifestyle can influence reproductive hormones and decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease, and infertility. This book is packed with simple dietary and nutritional specifics: day-to-day strategies, sample meal plans, and shopping and snack lists. Updates include new information on diet therapy and exercise, the newest research on PCOS and soy and dairy, revised meal plans, and updated resources and shopping lists. The PCOS Diet Plan is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to managing this increasingly diagnosed condition.

An updated edition of registered dietitian Hillary Wright's popular book on nutrition and lifestyle management of PCOS, this prescriptive guide focuses on using diet and exercise to manage polycystic ovary syndrome and has new information on diet therapy and exercise, current food and fitness logging technologies, and all-new nutrition-backed meal plans. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS affects up to 10 percent of all women and 14 million women in the United States alone. It is linked to infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While this disorder is believed to be genetic and incurable, it is controllable. In this prescriptive plan, dietitian Hillary Wright demystifies the condition by explaining its underlying cause--insulin resistance--and helps readers understand how diet and lifestyle can influence reproductive hormones and decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease, and infertility. This book is packed with simple dietary and nutritional specifics: day-to-day strategies, sample meal plans, and shopping and snack lists. Updates include new information on diet therapy and exercise, the newest research on PCOS and soy and dairy, revised meal plans, and updated resources and shopping lists. The PCOS Diet Plan is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to managing this increasingly diagnosed condition.

All the 210 recipes also include detailed information on calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber and sodium, as well as serving sizes. Until recently, diet was not thought of as an important adjunct in treatment. However, since the fairly recent discovery regarding the role insulin resistance plays in PCOS, many experts now believe that diet should be a part of the treatment plan. The standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate, weight-loss diet may not be the best approach for women with PCOS. High intakes of carbohydrates, will quickly turn to sugar and cause elevated levels of insulin. Since high levels of insulin can cause a multitude of problems for women with PCOS, a better diet would be a low-glycemic index diet. This is a diet that includes foods or combinations of foods that do not cause a rapid rise in blood