Watching our weight is so important….and SO HARD. Eat this, don’t eat that, but make sure you eat low fat and don’t have too many calories, etc, etc, etc. Read more »

Yes, I will be completely up front in admitting I say this…. a lot. Despite following the Low GI diet I still cheat. I always will, its just me. I was raised in a home where potatoes, breads and sweets were their own food group. Read more »

by Anne Seccombe

PCOS is a very complex web of metabolic abnormalities and idiosyncrasies that we are only now just beginning to understand. Many of these metabolic insufficiencies can be overcome simply by changing the way we eat. Read more »

We have already discussed the term insulin resistance (http://pcosinfo.com/blog/insulin-resistance-how-does-metformin-help-those-with-pcos/) The main way to control IR is by following a low GI eating plan (glycemic index). Read more »

Although PCOS does not affect your eyesight (at least, not that we know of yet!!!!) research has found that eating poorly can negatively affect your eyesight. Read more »

Just by watching an hour of TV, or flipping through your favorite magazine you know of the thousands of weight loss “plans” or diets that are around today. For women with PCOS, it may be a bit misleading or confusing…. we know we’re supposed to watch our carbs, only eat “good carbs” as this is what best controls our insulin resistance, therefore controlling our PCOS. But the question is, which diet or plan do we choose? Read more »