Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Nutrition

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Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Nutrition
Wondering what to eat for PCOS? According to Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, of The Hormone Dietitian in Keene, New Hampshire, several key dietary principles can be helpful when you’re building a PCOS-friendly eating plan. “First, insulin resistance is a common driver of PCOS symptoms, so following a blood-sugar-balancing diet may help,” she says.

 “Increasing protein and fiber and eating a moderate amount of carbohydrates with an emphasis on whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables is a good place to start.”

Meanwhile, a focus on anti-inflammatory foods (which also include whole grains, legumes, fruits, and veggies, fatty fish, and some herbs and spices) is another good approach. “[This] helps lower the inflammation levels common in PCOS,” Groves Azzaro says. And if you support your gut and hormone health with both soluble and insoluble fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics, it can help your body effectively get rid of excess hormones, she says.

Several mainstream diets may have a positive effect on PCOS. Here’s what we know so far.

A Low-Carb or Ketogenic Diet

Low-carb and ketogenic diets are popular among women with PCOS, especially those looking to lose weight or improve insulin resistance, says Alyssa Pacheco, RD, the Boston-based creator of PCOS Nutritionist Alyssa. “Limiting carbs can decrease blood sugar levels and ultimately reduce insulin resistance. It can also promote weight loss, which may improve symptoms as well,” she says.

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