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The PCOS plate: eating steadier without counting calories

No single diet has been proven best for PCOS. What matters is a pattern you can keep. For many people, the simplest pattern is filling the plate with protein and fiber first.

How to fill one plate

Eyeballing is enough; no scale needed.

PartExamples
ProteinEggs, fish, chicken, tofu, beans
Veggies and fiberLeafy greens, broccoli, mushrooms
Slow carbsOats, brown rice, quinoa, lentils
Healthy fatOlive oil, avocado, a handful of nuts

Why it helps

Protein and fiber slow down how fast sugar enters your blood. Many people with PCOS, at any body size, have insulin resistance, so steadier meals can help with cravings and energy.

Logging it in a few taps

Hormly's plate check replaces calories with taps: protein, veggies, slow carbs, healthy fat, sugary or processed, per meal. Insights shows how many meals this week had protein and veggies, and the food guide in Learn marks everyday foods as often, sometimes or less often.

This guide is for information only and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about diagnosis and treatment.

Check your plate instead of calories

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