PCOD questions

So_Um_Yeah
So_Um_Yeah Posts: 39 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
Calling all women with PCOD! I need some advice from people who have been dealing with it for a while. I have a bunch of questions.

My biggest question right now is concerning net carbs. My doctor told me to limit my carbs to around 35 a meal. I haven't been having much problem with this so far but I've only been doing it for a week and I know that I will soon get bored with the things I am eating now and want to try new stuff.

So my question is; do net carbs exist for me? This is probably a stupid question, but I don't know and I just lost my insurance so I can't get to a nutritionist for a while.

Any suggestions or comments are welcome.

Thanks! :smile:

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  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i don't get the whole 'net carb' thing so my dietician suggested keeping my carbs to 25% of my daily intake. my fats are set at 30% and my protien intake is 45%. i have pcos and it has been working for me.
    So my question is; do net carbs exist for me?

    i don't really understand your question. if your doctor told you what was recommended to help with your pcos, why are you asking a forum of internet strangers if you should follow his advice? i don't mean this in a confrontational way, i am genuinely curious.

    however, if you are asking HOW to maintain a lower-carb lifestyle, i am happy to help with food suggestions and substitutes.

    you are welcome to stop by my blog and see what my family eats for supper each week at http://www.everythingisbetterwithcheese.blogspot.com.
    dawn
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    When I was researching low carb dieting, they explained that 'net carbs' were the carbs that cause spikes in your blood sugar levels. Usually you'd take the carbs and subtract the fiber and any sugar alcohols it contains and those are your net carbs. The carbs in fiber and sugar alcohol are broken down slower therefore they don't cause spikes in your blood sugar levels.

    So, if you eat a cup of regular pasta it prob has 40g. of carbs. Whole wheat pasta is probably the same, but it'll have around 5-8 g. of fiber in it also, so you'd subtract the fiber from the carbs and those are your net carbs. You can eat more carbs if you choose whole wheat or whole grain things with a lot more fiber.
  • So_Um_Yeah
    So_Um_Yeah Posts: 39 Member
    i don't really understand your question. if your doctor told you what was recommended to help with your pcos, why are you asking a forum of internet strangers if you should follow his advice? i don't mean this in a confrontational way, i am genuinely curious.

    When I went to my doctor, she said "You have PCOS, limit your carbs, have a nice day." I got very little information and since I was a little shocked by the words polycystic, I was stupid and didn't ask enough questions. As I said, I don't have insurance so I don't really have another resource. Plus, when I've had trouble with whatever I've received waves of great ideas and help from people on this website. I'm obviously not going to base all of my life decisions on suggestions from strangers, I just was hoping to receive a little advice from people who have this same problem.
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