PCOS Hints

First thing each morning, drink a mug of hot water poured over a very thin slice of lemon and left to cool

Here is a sample of the hints and tips posted on your Personal Page when you enrol on the dietcare internet course - click here to join.

• Eat small and often: eating six small meals a day is much better than three larger ones, so split your meals into two parts with an hour in between each part
• As an alternative to ordinary bread try yeast-free bread e.g. soda bread or yeast-free crispbreads, for example Ryvita
• Cut right down on processed foods, or those containing artificial colourings and preservatives
• Eat organic wherever possible – or at least wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly, ideally in a weak vinegar solution and rinse
• Avoid food in plastic containers and never microwave in plastic dishes
• Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins (especially vitamin B)

The following hints and tips will help you lose weight whilst simply carrying out your everyday chores and jobs.

• Avoid exercise which involves the use of weights or restrictions. Try "fat burning" and cardio-vascular exercises.. Walking, swimming, dancing is all good exercise. A chart is provided when you enrol.
• If going anywhere by bus, why not get off the bus one stop earlier, and walk briskly.
• When walking, stand tall, avoid slouching. When carrying anything, balance the weight in each hand, i.e., shopping.
• Walk upstairs instead of using lifts. Try to get out for a walk at lunchtime, especially if you have a 'sitting down' job.
• Gentle exercise is better after a meal; you will burn up the fat cells and speed up your metabolic rate. Exercise will NOT LOSE WEIGHT, but it will tone-up, you will also speed up your metabolic rate, and you will not go flabby.
• Alcohol - if you have a weight problem, try drinking a glass of red wine. Red wine contains bioflavonoids that are good for the heart.
• When eating meals, eat a small amount of protein food first. For example a small amount of your chicken before the vegetables will help your diet. The protein foods can fire up the metabolism.
• Eat cucumber each day. It is a natural diuretic and stops fluid building up in the body. This is important if your work involves a lot of sitting.
• If eating out, really study the menu and you will find there is always a less fattening option.