As part of my efforts to get back to a healthy weight and better maintain my health with PCOS I’m following a low glycemic index (GI) diet. This was the dietary lifestyle recommended to me by my dietitian. Please talk to your own doctor or dietitian about any changes you want to make in your life.
The information Mayo Clinic has about the glycemic index diet is worth a look for more in depth information. Basically, here’s what it means:
A glycemic index diet is a way of eating where one chooses foods and beverages determined to prevent fast rises in your blood sugar level.
With me and my mild case of PCOS, I have a slight insulin resistance, so any help I can get in keeping my blood sugar where it needs to be is important.
With the GI diet, there are typically three categorizations for the glycemic index of foods:
Low GI: 55 and under
Medium GI: 56-69
High GI: 70 and up
For me personally, I am eating a low GI diet as directed by my dietitian with a GI of under 60. This really makes a big difference, because it means I can still have things like 100% stoneground whole wheat bread (59), basmati rice (58) and CLIF bars (57).
In the future, I will be compiling a list of foods and their glycemic index on this page. It’s really annoying to have to consult multiple web pages and handouts, so as I find a glycemic index for something I eat, I’ll share it here.