Reviews"Hillary Wright's book on PCOS is a must-read for the millions of women affected by this common disorder. It not only explains the why of PCOS, but offers practical solutions that are critical to beat the disorder. This book empowers women to understand their bodies and live longer and healthier lives." --Michael M. Alper, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School "This comprehensive, researched-based resource demystifies PCOS and offers hope to women with the condition. Wright's wealth of professional knowledge shines through on every page, and I am particularly impressed by how deftly she translates the latest scientific studies about PCOS into specific diet and lifestyle advice that's easy to incorporate into your daily routine." --Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD, author of Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy
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Table Of ContentCONTENTS PART 1. Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 5 CHAPTER 1. The Mystery of PCOS 6 CHAPTER 2. An Internal Look at PCOS 31 CHAPTER 3. Treating PCOS: Diet, Nutrition, and Medication 43 PART 2. Managing Health and Hormones through Diet and Lifestyle 67 CHAPTER 4. The Carbohydrate-Distributed Diet 68 CHAPTER 5. The Ins and Outs of Carbohydrate Counting 96 CHAPTER 6. Fighting the Weight War 130 CHAPTER 7. Taking Exercise Seriously 159 CHAPTER 8. Sensible Supplementation for Women with PCOS 166 CHAPTER 9. Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes 175 PART 3. The PCOS Diet: Making It Happen 181 CHAPTER 10. Eating the PCOS Diet Way: Meals and Snacks 182 CHAPTER 11. Mastering the Market: An Aisle-by-Aisle Shopping Guide 210 CHAPTER 12. Negotiating the Menu: Dining Out 225 PART 4. PCOS and Other Considerations 232 CHAPTER 13. Finding Support and Relieving Stress 233 CHAPTER 14. PCOS and Planning for Pregnancy 240 CHAPTER 15. Integrating the PCOS Diet Plan into Your Life 246
SynopsisAn updated edition of registered dietitian Hillary Wright's popular book on nutrition and lifestyle management of PCOS, this prescriptive guide focuses on using diet and exercise to manage polycystic ovary syndrome and has new information on diet therapy and exercise, current food and fitness logging technologies, and all-new nutrition-backed meal plans. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS affects up to 10 percent of all women and 14 million women in the United States alone. It is linked to infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While this disorder is believed to be genetic and incurable, it is controllable. In this prescriptive plan, dietitian Hillary Wright demystifies the condition by explaining its underlying cause--insulin resistance--and helps readers understand how diet and lifestyle can influence reproductive hormones and decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease, and infertility. This book is packed with simple dietary and nutritional specifics: day-to-day strategies, sample meal plans, and shopping and snack lists. Updates include new information on diet therapy and exercise, the newest research on PCOS and soy and dairy, revised meal plans, and updated resources and shopping lists. The PCOS Diet Plan is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to managing this increasingly diagnosed condition., An updated edition of registered dietitian Hillary Wright's popular book on nutrition and lifestyle management of PCOS, this prescriptive guide focuses on using diet and exercise to manage polycystic ovary syndrome and has new information on diet therapy and exercise, current food and fitness logging technologies, and all-new nutrition-backed meal plans. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, according to the Mayo Clinic. Characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS affects up to 10 percent of all women and 14 million women in the United States alone. It is linked to infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While this disorder is believed to be genetic and incurable, it is controllable. In this prescriptive plan, dietitian Hillary Wright demystifies the condition by explaining its underlying cause--insulin resistance--and helps readers understand how diet and lifestyle can influence reproductive hormones and decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease, and infertility. This book is packed with simple dietary and nutritional specifics- day-to-day strategies, sample mealplans, and shopping and snack lists. Updates include new information on diet therapy and exercise, the newest research on PCOS and soy and dairy, revised meal plans, and updated resources and shopping lists. The PCOS Diet Plan is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to managing this increasingly diagnosed condition.