A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with PCOS, which is essentially a hormone imbalance. I was actually thrilled because it meant that years of various symptoms and issues now had an explanation. I went back to see a specialist last week and I got some more information and advice. Because the hormone imbalance is largely caused by an insulin resistance, I am on some corrective medication and herbal supplements and I also need to change my diet. The doctor suggested cutting out juice, soda, milk, and "white" foods (i.e. processed pastas, breads, sugar, white rice, russet potatoes etc). He also wants me to increase vegetables and whole grains, weaving in lean meats and fruit. This echoes the anti inflammatory diet Cory has been doing in many ways- so at least she can give me some pointers! I have high hopes for this making me feel a lot more normal.
That being said, here is my meal plan for the week:
Monday: pizzas on brown rice flour crust with cheddar cheese (mine will be veggie, Drew will have bison pepperoni!)
Tuesday: Asian marinated pork tenderloin with roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
Wednesday: whole grain pasta with collard green pesto & salad
Thursday: leftover pork and pineapple fried rice (with brown rice) & edamame
Friday: tostadas on corn tortillas (Griffin & I will have bean and avocado, Drew will have ground bison) with spicy quinoa salad
Saturday: Drew and I will be out celebrating our SEVEN YEAR wedding anniversary! Griffin will be partying with grandma & grandpa. Diet may be flying out the window just this one night...
Excited to see how it pans out!
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