5 Reasons Women With PCOS Should Stop Avoiding Carbs

Repeat after me:

Carbs

Are

Not

The

Problem.

Even for women struggling with PCOS and insulin resistance!

We can’t keep blaming carbs for:

- food addiction

- inflammation

- chronic diseases like diabetes or pcos

- weight gain

There’s definitely more to it than that!

1. How you think about carbs, like how you think about anything really, matters. The more you restrict, call carbs “bad” and create rules around them, the more you’re going to crave them.

2. Not all carbs are created equal. There’s a pretty big difference between carbs that are in your favourite Pepsi or Coca Cola drinks than the carbs found in milk or whole wheat pasta.

Carbs from whole foods and foods that are high in fibre are super healthy for you. Carbs give your body fuel to energy with your kids, excel in your sport, and kick some serious butt at work!

3. What you put on carbs and how you cook them matter.

Think about the difference between fries from McDonald’s and potato wedges you cook at home and roast in the oven. Wildly different in how they’re cooked AND what is put on them!

4. Your portions matter. And so does balance.

A lasagna loaded with your favourite nutrient-packed, roasted veggies and lean meats is still lasagna, and that version makes a world of difference in terms of balance when compared to a version that just uses lasagna as a vehicle for cheese.

5. Consistency makes a difference!

Pizza once a month? Go for alllll the cheese and high fats you want (AND ENJOY IT!). However, if you eat pizza as the main part of your diet, then maybe it’s a good idea to focus more on balance and consistency.

The main takeaway:

All foods fit!

PCOS is hard enough without imposing rigid food rules on ourselves.

Let's move away from food shame and guilt to less stress & more enjoyment!

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