Hi there!

I've read through the posts in this forum and many sufferers of PCOS has said the best/most successful diet for people with PCOS is the Atkins or Low Carb diet.

I know in the Atkins diet you eat a lot of mean and no carbs like potatoes, bread and pasta. Is there a veggie version? Or can anyone suggest how I can incorporate low carb into a veggie diet? I've cut back on bread and pasta and the likes, but how can I make it so that I'm not just eating fruit and veg?!

Any help would be much appreciated!

Your best bet with PCOS is focusing on whole foods. Look for whole grains, eat things that have a lot of fiber and stay away from the junk. I eat a lot of vegetarian meals where I eat brown rice, beans and veggies. Do you eat dairy? You can also eat cottage cheese as a protein source which is really good.

If you eat food that has a lot of fiber it will help you have a stable blood sugar level which is why fiber is really important. Also look for good sources of lean protein, depending on your eating restrictions.

Hey Zip,

I don't do the full vegetarin thing anymore, but I do not eat red meat. I also am doing the holisitc put myself first treatment for my PCOS. Yes, I know I'm crazy!

What degree of a vegetarian are you exactly? Obviously if a pesco-octo will have more options than a strict vegan. I would stick with tofu and it's products. Over on this side of the atlantic, I can live on the MorningStar and Boca prodcuts. The tofu chik nuggets are almost as good as the real thing. Worse comes to worse there's always peanut butter!

Thanks for 2 quick and excellent replies!

I didn't know brown rice was ok with a low card diet nelie, I can make some rice dishes now Same with wholemeal pasta I'm guessing?

I don't know the types of vegetarian (though I should!) I don't eat any meat, but I do eat eggs and milk, dairy foods. Cotage cheese is an excellent idea, that never crossed my mind!

Thank you again for the replies

I'm not a vegetarian but I lived that way for a few years when I was younger so I have a bit of experience with it. Still, I don't eat a lot of meat, I just don't like it all that much.
As for the low carb thing....In my experience it's too limiting, especially if you're not going to eat meat. I know I tried it and ending up not meeting nutritional needs as a result. I'm sure it could have been done, but it was too hard for me.
I agree with Nelie about incorporating whole grains instead of refined carbs. I try to every chance I get: Whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, etc. and I'm losing weight! I've also cut out a lot of other junk foods and increased veggies.
Good luck to ya!