PCOSers (really anyone)-

what kinds of meals do you make? I feel like I haven't cooked in forever- besides just being generally tired (which I know is depression and literally 'wearing myself out' mentally) I just don't know what's 'healthy' anymore.
This could go onto food and recipes - but because it's more specialty diet related, thought I'd try it on here- hopefully it won't get moved.

I have PCOS and am insulin resistant... and am just stumped. When I cook I try to make chicken cutlets. I LOVE edamame and used to eat them all the time- but I've heard mixed things about having soybeans when TTC... so I'm turning to my support system for help

ETA: I try to have whole grains in place of white grains...

Message edited 4/9/2008 3:25:35 PM.

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Honestly I haven't changed my diet at all but I have been thinking lately I really should because I am still having terrible stomach reactions from metformin. Not only that but it would be good to cut back on carbs for my health in general. I'm not insulin resistant so I thought I would be ok but my GI system is really rebellious. I already have IBS and metformin defintely makes it worse. I have episodes 2-3 times a week. Now how did I take a thread about dinner to my stomach issues, LOL?

I'm interested in reading respones to this!

Oh and the soy thing, I don't know what to think of that because I know some PCOCers use soy instead of clomid, so I don't know how it could be bad if its successful for some women.

Message edited 4/9/2008 3:30:22 PM.

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My meals (except for lunch, because I'm lazy) are at least half protein. For me, the BIGGEST obstacle was cutting out refined sugar, because I AM A CHOCOLATE PERSON. I limit chocolate now to once per week.

But if you're substituting whole grains already, that's a HUGE step!

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When I was on Met I ate Dreamfields pasta. It is special pasta so it didn't upset my tummy. I would cook the pasta and toss it with chicken and broccoli that was sauteed with garlic in oilive oil. It is an easy meal. Just heat the oil on med-high and toss in the chicken. Cook till almost done and add the garlic, fresh broccoli and a little more oil. Cover and let cook for like 5 min. I had an old stove so the temp may need to be adjusted. I would toss it all together and serve. mmmm you can add some lemon zest if you want a little more flavor.
I had very limited food choises. The met made me lactose intolerant and the only meat I eat is chicken. So this was the perfect meal for me.

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you know I didn't really change my diet much. The Met made me queezy a lot, so unfortunetely I ate what I should not have (CARBS!)..but it all turned out okay in the end

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I don't have PCOS, but my husband is a health freak and I've started to inherit his good habits

We don't eat meat, but we do eat a lot of fish, about 2-3 servings a week. Usually tilapia, sometimes Salmon. The tilapia is so quick and easy - we just cover the fish with some spices and saute in a pan for 5 minutes with some olive oil. Every once in a while, we'll dab the fish in flour to give it a little extra oomph.

Next to the fish is a side of veggies, like string beans, broccoli, cauliflower, etc., and a serving of brown rice or whole wheat couscous.

The nights we don't eat fish, we eat the following:

- Vegetarian meatballs with whole wheat pasta

-Falafel with whole wheat pita and hummus

-Egg schnitzel with hummus

-Veggie omelette with hummus

-Shakshuka (traditional israeli dish with eggs and tomato sauce)

-Whole wheat farfelle with navy beans, tomatoes, spinach, pine nuts, artichoke, sometimes with shrimp

-Veggie burger on whole wheat bun with corn on the cob or a sweet potato

And once a week we get Chinese food - we get some veggie wonton soup, steamed veggie dumplings and an order of steamed veggies with tofu, with brown sauce on the side.

That's all I can think of for now

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My nutritionist told me to eat artichoke pasta!! Its very good and to cut down on dairy and carbs. I do not have pcos

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I've been following WW, bought a bunch of WW cookbooks and try to follow the "core" recipies as much as possible.

I also plan my meals for the week on Saturday and then shop accordingly.

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