Managing PCOS For Dummies

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

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

Introduction 1Part I: PCOS in a Nutshell 7Chapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition 9Chapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS 25Part II: Taking Control of Your Diet 43Chapter 3: Understanding the Important Bits about Your Diet 45Chapter 4: Eating the Low-GI Way: The Right Way for PCOS 73Chapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load 93Part III: Recipes for Life 119Chapter 6: Breakfast Like a King 121Chapter 7: Let's Do Lunch 143Chapter 8: Snacks: Time for a Little Something 169Chapter 9: Dining In and Eating Out: Main Meals and a Few Yummy Desserts 179Part IV: Other Helpful Stuff for PCOS 217Chapter 10: Let's Get Physical 219Chapter 11: Other Solutions: The Good and Bad 239Chapter 12: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit 259Chapter 13: Preparing for a Baby 275Part V: The Part of Tens 293Chapter 14: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On 295Chapter 15: Ten Rules for Spotting a Bad Diet 305Chapter 16: Ten Reasons to Follow a Low-GI Diet 315Chapter 17: Ten PCOS Superfoods 323Chapter 18: Ten Places to Go to Get Further Information and Support 331Index 339