Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) data, we have created a list of PCOS-friendly foods and their calories per 100 grams. All numbers are based on a raw measure, not cooked. The idea is to make it easy for you to swap out main recipe ingredients in PCOS recipes for a bit of…
There are some PCOS-friendly ingredients you may not currently have in your pantry. And some you may not realize should be at the center of your diet. We are always on the lookout for ingredients that deliver on the tastes and functions of foods we need to cut down on, namely carbs and sugar. It’s…
Now, while our food lists are helpful when deciding what to eat, how much of these foods you eat is just as important. In our PCOS Meal Plan we measure CALORIES & PROTEIN, and nothing else. It’s simpler and when you have a lot of fat to lose, you really don’t need to overcomplicate it….
PCOS weight loss is hard on our best days. If you’re used to eating anything you want including sweets and breads and junk food, our plan could be a challenge for you. Most plans simply trade out high-GI (glycemic index) foods for lower-GI foods. This is a fine approach and it keeps breads and rice…
For the average sized woman: we recommend 1500-1800 daily calories for PCOS fat loss. This will be a good range for most women. Now, if you are significantly short or tall, you can adopt a lower or higher calorie range to ensure that you’re eating in a healthy deficit range for PCOS fat loss. 5’1…
1764 calories / 191 calories Here is an example of a filling daily meal plan that fits beautifully within a calorie deficit appropriate for most average-height women. That means it’s between 1500-1800 calories with 120-230g protein. Enjoy! Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack More PCOS support: Have a look at how we use these ingredients our YouTube…
A PCOS meal plan, so you can go on the road without going off plan. It is REALLY hard to lose weight if you have insulin resistance / PCOS. Eating low-GI foods at a deficit and working out 5-6 days a week can equate to between half a pound and two pounds per week if…