That PCOS Chick

Living with PCOS can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing your diet. You want to make healthy choices, but you also don't want to feel deprived of your indulgent foods.

You may think that you have to be perfect 100% of the time before you see results but it’s not so.

That's where the 80/20 rule comes in. It's an approach to eating that allows you to nourish your body with healthy, nutrient-dense foods while still satisfying your cravings. In this post, we'll dive into what the 80/20 rule is, how it can benefit women with PCOS, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.

The idea behind the 80/20 rule is that you can still enjoy your favorite foods in moderation and maintain a healthy diet overall. By focusing on nutritious foods for the majority of your meals, you can ensure that your body gets the essential nutrients it needs to function properly.

The 80/20 rule is not a strict diet plan, but rather a flexible approach to healthy eating that allows for occasional indulgences without derailing your overall health goals.

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In my previous post, we discussed inflammation and I said certain foods can worsen it.

I always say that you can eat anything, and I mean anything with PCOS but also it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to PCOS management.

If you can relate to the sneaky signs that may have inflammation, here are some foods that may worsen inflammation.

❗️Overconsumption of Omega-6 to Omega-3: Omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, while Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory. Our typical diet is high in Omega-6 fatty acids from sources such as vegetable oils (corn, soybean, sunflower, safflower) and processed foods, while being low in Omega-3 fatty acids.

❗️Highly Processed foods: Highly processed foods are often stripped of their nutrients during processing, leaving them with low nutritional value. They also contain additives, preservatives, and other chemicals that can trigger inflammation in some people.

❗️Added sugars : Added sugars are sugars that are added to foods and drinks during processing. They are not naturally occurring in the food or drink, but are added to enhance taste.

❗️ Processed meat: examples of processed meats include hot dogs, sausages, bacon, ham, and deli meats like salami. These products often contain high levels of salt, and other preservatives, which can have neg*tive health effects if consumed in excess.

❗️Trans fats: are a type of unsaturated fat that are produced through a process called hydrogenation, which adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid at room temperature. Common sources of trans fats include fried foods, margarine, and some processed foods.

Are you eating any of these? You don’t need to avoid them, you only need to drastically limit your intake.

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