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

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: PCOS in a Nutshell.
Chapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition.
Chapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS.
Part II: Taking Control of Your Diet.
Chapter 3: Understanding the Important Bits about Your Diet.
Chapter 4: Eating the Low–GI Way: The Right Way for PCOS.
Chapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load.
Part III: Recipes for Life.
Chapter 6: Breakfast Like a King.
Chapter 7: Let’s Do Lunch.
Chapter 8: Snacks: Time for a Little Something.
Chapter 9: Dining In and Eating Out: Main Meals and a Few Yummy Desserts.
Part IV: Other Helpful Stuff for PCOS.
Chapter 10: Let’s Get Physical.
Chapter 11: Other Solutions: The Good and Bad.
Chapter 12: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Chapter 13: Preparing for a Baby.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 14: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On.
Chapter 15: Ten Rules for Spotting a Bad Diet.
Chapter 16: Ten Reasons to Follow a Low–GI Diet.
Chapter 17: Ten PCOS Superfoods.
Chapter 18: Ten Places to Go to Get Further Information and Support.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Gaynor Bussell is a Registered Dietitian and a consultant nutritionist. She is the dietary advisor to the National Association for PMS, and a member of the Health Professions Council.

Okładka tylna:
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