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Some women with PCOS report intense cravings for carbs, sometimes leading to the urge to shun them entirely, says Angela Grassi, RD, founder of the PCOS Nutrition Center in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. But avoiding all carbs might actually set you up for\u00a0more\u00a0<\/i>cravings, leading you to eat more carbs of the not-necessarily-\u201cgood\u201d variety.<\/p>\n
Be choosy about your carbohydrates. \u201cEat balanced meals with a little bit of carbs like whole grains,\u201d says Grassi, who has PCOS herself. Stay away from processed, high-glycemic-index carbs like crackers, candy, and soda. Instead, select\u00a0whole grains\u00a0like brown rice\u00a0or quinoa or fiber-filled sources of carbs like potatoes, vegetables, and fruit, all of which help control blood sugar.<\/p>\n
Exercise and then eat<\/h3>\n
Exercising right before a meal can help rev your metabolism so you end up storing more carbs as energy than fat, according to Sweeney. And exercising on the regular trains your body to use up extra glucose stores in your body, which can help keep your insulin levels down, says Maria Horstmann, a National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified trainer who specializes in working with women who have PCOS.<\/p>\n
Horstmann previously told\u00a0Women’s Health<\/em>\u00a0that women with PCOS should focus on high-intensity interval training, which utilizes short, intense bursts of energy, while Apovian and Dumesic both recommend any type of cardio that gets your heart rate up.<\/p>\nGet Good Sleep<\/h3>\n\n
People who skimp on sleep are\u00a0more likely to be overweight, and inadequate sleep can also affect insulin resistance. \u201cAim for seven to nine hours of restful sleep every night,\u201d says Sheth. \u201cStart with a calming bedtime routine, and go to sleep earlier,\u201d she recommends.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re spending enough hours in bed but still waking up tired, talk to your doctor. Research has found that women with PCOS are not only more likely to feel sleepy during the day, they are also more likely to have obstructive\u00a0sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops periodically throughout the night. Being overweight or obese increases your risk for sleep apnea, which\u00a0in turn\u00a0makes you more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and heart disease. \u201cTreating apnea may also help with weight loss,\u201d says Dr. Perloe.<\/p>\n
If you’ve got sleep issues, don’t ignore them<\/h3>\n
One common side effect of PCOS is sleep apnea, which disrupts sleep. Lack of sleep causes weight to go up because it messes with hormones controlling hunger and fullness, says Apovian. Try to get at least seven hours of shuteye per night, and talk to your doctor if you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If you’re still struggling, meet our specialists for a detailed assessment and to know about our customized Homeopathy treatment program for treatment of PCOS and reversal of PCOS symptoms.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n \n
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