What's Better for PCOS -- Walnuts or Almonds?
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What's Better for PCOS -- Walnuts or Almonds?
Some fats and oils are good. Some are bad. Do
you know the difference? For example, are nuts
something you should eat or avoid?
For women with PCOS, raw whole nuts are
sources of helpful fats, according to research from
the University of California.
Thirty-one women with PCOS were given either
walnuts or almonds (31 grams of total fat) for six
weeks.
Although each nut had somewhat different effects,
the overall effect of each one was quite beneficial.
W.eight did not increase with either walnuts or
almonds. And, both nuts reduced "bad" LDL
cholesterol levels.
Walnuts reduced long-term glucose (blood sugar)
levels whereas the response with almonds was
more variable.
Walnuts increased hormone binding globulin,
which is a good thing for keeping your hormones
under control. Almonds tended to reduce the
potency of male hormones.
We recommend moderate consumption of a
variety of raw nuts along with fresh vegetables,
adequate high quality protein, and some whole fruit
occasionally.
What's Better for PCOS -- Walnuts or Almonds?
Some fats and oils are good. Some are bad. Do
you know the difference? For example, are nuts
something you should eat or avoid?
For women with PCOS, raw whole nuts are
sources of helpful fats, according to research from
the University of California.
Thirty-one women with PCOS were given either
walnuts or almonds (31 grams of total fat) for six
weeks.
Although each nut had somewhat different effects,
the overall effect of each one was quite beneficial.
W.eight did not increase with either walnuts or
almonds. And, both nuts reduced "bad" LDL
cholesterol levels.
Walnuts reduced long-term glucose (blood sugar)
levels whereas the response with almonds was
more variable.
Walnuts increased hormone binding globulin,
which is a good thing for keeping your hormones
under control. Almonds tended to reduce the
potency of male hormones.
We recommend moderate consumption of a
variety of raw nuts along with fresh vegetables,
adequate high quality protein, and some whole fruit
occasionally.
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I do walnuts personally..but I think my doc doesnt really care..I just prefer almonds. They are also great when you have to get your calories up..or need a quick pick me up.0
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