i would like to know the diet for patients having polycystic ovary?

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Que: I am a strict vegetarian and I have a condition called PCOS(Polycystic ovarian disease).I am a south indian and would like to know what kind of diet i can follow.Which foods are of low glycemic index?

From Anjali Rao

Ans: Hi Anjali,

Polycystic ovary disease causes hormonal imbalance and can cause insulin resistance in the body. This means that the blood glucose levels can be high, this can lead to diabetes and also weight gain.

You need to aim for a body weight within normal range- if you are over weight try to loose weight.

Try to eat meals which have a variety of food groups in it. A mixed diet gives the best results. This means each meal should include vegetables, fruits, beans/dals and rice/wheat/roti. Try to stay away from excessive amounts of sugars/sweets,foods made of refined flour and processed foods. Read food labels to find the total carbohydrate in all foods.

Low glycemic index foods GI less than 50 are:
Most vegetables like cauliflower, cucmber, eggplant, peppers, spinach, tomatoes and yogurt.

Medium GI foods 50-70 are:
Banana, cheese pizza, popcorn, instant oatmeal, orage juice from frozen concentrate, potato chips and white rice.

High GI food over 70 are:
Watermelon, honey, mashed potatoes, puffed wheat, cookies, pies and 'mithai' (Indian sweets)

For a more detailed diet contact a registered dietitian.