The PCOS diet plan: a natural approach to health for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Pt. 1. Defining polycystic ovary syndrome -- The mystery of PCOS -- An internal look at PCOS -- Treating PCOS: diet, nutrition, and medication -- pt. 2. Managing health and hormones through diet and lifestyle -- The carbohydrate-distributed diet -- The ins and outs of carbohydrate counting -- Fighting the weight war -- Taking exercise seriously -- Sensible supplementation for women with PCOS -- Reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes -- pt. 3. The PCOS diet: making it happen -- Eating the PCOS diet way: meals and snacks -- Mastering the market: an aisle-by-aisle shopping guide -- Negotiating the menu: dining out -- PCOS and other considerations -- Finding support and relieving stress -- PCOS and planning for pregnancy -- Integrating the PCOS diet plan into your life.;Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and if left unchecked, is linked to serious health issues like infertility, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. In this groundbreaking book, registered dietitian Hillary Wright explains this increasingly diagnosed disorder and introduces the holistic symptom-management program she developed by working with hundreds of patients. With Wright's proven diet and lifestyle-based program, you can influence your reproductive hormones and take charge of your health. Featuring a carbohydrate distribution approach at its core, The PCOS Diet Plan also zeroes in on exactly what exercise, supplements, and self-care choices you can make to feel better every day. With information on how to develop healthy meal plans, choose a sustainable exercise routine, relieve stress, address fertility issues, and find emotional support, this accessible, all-in-one guide will be your trusted companion to a better life. From the Trade Paperback edition.