{"id":363,"date":"2020-03-26T19:10:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T19:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=363"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"lose-weight-with-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lose Weight With PCOS: 5 Easy Dietary Tweaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#What_Is_PCOS_And_How_It_Can_Help_You_Lose_Some_Weight\" >What Is PCOS And How It Can Help You Lose Some Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#Dietary_Tweaks_To_Alleviate_PCOS_Symptoms\" >Dietary Tweaks To Alleviate PCOS Symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#1_Reduce_Your_Carbs\" >1. Reduce Your Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#2_Eat_More_High-Fiber_Foods\" >2. Eat More High-Fiber Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#3_Opt_For_The_DASH_Diet\" >3. Opt For The DASH Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#4_Choose_Healthy_Fats\" >4. Choose Healthy Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#_5_Practice_Stress_Management_And_Mindful_Eating\" >\u00a05. Practice Stress Management And Mindful Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_PCOS_And_How_It_Can_Help_You_Lose_Some_Weight\"><\/span><strong>What Is PCOS And How It Can Help You Lose Some Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common health condition. Its characteristics are an excess of male and a lack of female hormones, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Common symptoms of PCOS include acne, excessive hairiness and painful periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to insulin resistance produced by hormone imbalance, over 50% of patients with PCOS are overweight (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12080440\">7<\/a>). Because of their weight, women with this condition often have a higher risk of developing diabetes, suffering from sleep apnea, depression, joint pain, and infertility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet it is proven (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25200687\">5<\/a>) that losing weight with PCOS helps reduce symptoms and lower the risks of developing accompanying diseases. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">A healthy diet<\/a> adjusted to specific features of PCOS is the best way to improve your well-being. Here are some recommendations on how to lose weight with PCOS in a natural and fast way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/90-day-diet\/\">The 90-Day Diet Plan: The Simplest Way To Lose Weight And Form Life-Long Healthy Eating Habits<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h5><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32145 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4517-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose weight with PCOS\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4517.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4517-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4517.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4517.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dietary_Tweaks_To_Alleviate_PCOS_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Dietary Tweaks To Alleviate PCOS Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reduce_Your_Carbs\"><\/span><b>1. Reduce Your Carbs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to researchers from Stanford University (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27910718\">8<\/a>), lowering carb intake reduces insulin levels, which in turn will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-lemon-water-challenge\/\">lose weight<\/a> with PCOS. Thus it\u2019s better to avoid products like white bread, rice, muffins, pasta, sweetened yogurts, juice and alcohol. Instead opt for green vegetables such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-broccoli-diet-plan\/\">broccoli<\/a> and cauliflower, fish and nuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eat_More_High-Fiber_Foods\"><\/span><b>2. Eat More High-Fiber Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fiber products slow down digestion and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet\/\">sugar<\/a> impact on the blood, thereby weakening insulin resistance. For example, the best high-fiber foods you may add to your diet are seeds, such as chia, flax and sunflower seeds, and legumes like black beans, lentils and chickpeas. Various berries, and whole grains (bulgur, quinoa, brown rice and whole oats) are also excellent options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32146 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4522.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Opt_For_The_DASH_Diet\"><\/span><b>3. Opt For The DASH Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the top-rated diets for people who are looking to prevent or treat hypertension, minimize the risks of contracting heart disease and relieve PCOS symptoms. The DASH diet is a balanced eating plan that encourages you to incorporate such foods as fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products, while urging you to give up entirely or at least cut back on foods rich in saturated fats and high in sugar (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24956415\">4<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32144 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose weight with PCOS\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4519.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><b>4. Choose Healthy Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has uncovered (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25226819\">2<\/a>) that consumption of healthy fats <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-at-home-workout-plan\/\">promotes weight loss<\/a>, keeps your appetite in check and staves off nagging hunger pangs. Incorporate olive and coconut oil, avocados and nut butter into your daily menu for expedited weight loss results. You will avoid falling short on vitally important nutrients or resorting to extreme low-calorie diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose weight with PCOS\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_5_Practice_Stress_Management_And_Mindful_Eating\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>5. Practice Stress Management And Mindful Eating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and weight gain are interconnected (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/7033265\">3<\/a>). Stress shoots cortisol levels sky-high. This is the issue that lies at the root of insulin resistance and weight gain. Meditation and yoga are tried-and-true methods that effectively bring your cortisol levels down, ease you into a meditative state and stimulate weight loss (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28863392\">6<\/a>). Moreover, mindfulness is a popular practice that teaches how to kick unhealthy habits like emotional eating and rely on the once faced with a complication (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28718396\">1<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is not possible to cure PCOS completely, a healthy diet and mindfulness-based lifestyle can contribute significantly to the improvement of your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_With_PCOS\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Consult a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28718396\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0410 structured literature review on the role of mindfulness, mindful eating and intuitive eating in changing eating behaviours: effectiveness and associated potential mechanisms.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25226819\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additive effects of gastric volumes and macronutrient composition on the sensation of postprandial fullness in humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/7033265\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol-Induced Insulin Resistance in Man: Impaired Suppression of Glucose Production and Stimulation of Glucose Utilization due to a Postreceptor Defect of Insulin Action<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1982, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24956415\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DASH Diet, Insulin Resistance, and Serum hs-CRP in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25200687\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on metabolic and nutritional correlates of polycystic ovary syndrome and update on nutritional management of these critical phenomena.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28863392\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness mediates the physiological markers of stress: Systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12080440\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity and the polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2002, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27910718\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substituting poly- and mono-unsaturated fat for dietary carbohydrate reduces hyperinsulinemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is PCOS And How It Can Help You Lose Some Weight? 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