A low glycemic index diet with complex carbs stabilizes blood sugar and insulin to relieve PCOS symptoms. Choose whole grains, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits and non-starchy vegetables.
A high-fibre diet provides satiety while sweeping toxins from the gut and liver that exacerbate PCOS. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans.
The DASH diet for lowering blood pressure also benefits PCOS by reducing salt intake, processed foods and sugar while increasing potassium-rich produce.
A Mediterranean-style diet centred around produce, seafood, yoghurt, nuts and healthy fats fights insulin resistance and inflammation caused by PCOS.
A Paleo diet eliminates gluten, dairy and processed items that can trigger inflammation while focusing on lean protein, fruits and vegetables.
A fertility-promoting diet rich in yams, grass-fed meats, bone broth and seaweed provides key nutrients for balancing hormones and ovulating regularly.
The autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet removes inflammatory foods like grains, legumes, dairy and sugar that aggravate autoimmune conditions common with PCOS.
Intermittent fasting gives the digestive system a rest from excess insulin while allowing insulin sensitizing to occur - a key benefit for reversing PCOS dysfunction.
A low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet helps reset hormone signalling, improve insulin sensitivity and encourage weight loss for women with PCOS.
Meet with a dietitian, endocrinologist or functional medicine practitioner to develop the optimal anti-inflammatory, gut healing, hormonally balancing diet to overcome your PCOS symptoms.