YES! You can eat CARBS if you have PCOS #shorts

Truth bomb: Like most things in life, carbs have good and bad ones too. So cutting out carbs completely from your diet is never a good idea!

The primary role of carbs is to provide energy for the body in the form of glucose. Carbohydrates actually help keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range, and when eaten in appropriate amounts, helps control cravings too.

Blood sugar stability is important for managing weight and PCOS symptoms. It helps prevent energy crashes, excess insulin production, and hormonal imbalances.

Consuming carbs that fall under the low GI category is usually recommended for PCOS as they don’t raise your blood sugar levels (as much) and allow a slow release of carbohydrates.

Although carbs have always got the 'bad press' - what actually matters is the type, quality and quantity of carbs you consume.

Don't be fooled by fad diets or trends that say you need to cut out carbs from your diet. Every food group is important in maintaining a balanced diet - the key is to know how to pick the right ones and practice portion control.

At Veera, we help you visualise diet as a way to improve your overall health and not just for weight loss. As a result, you develop behviours that support a healthy lifestyle without the need for following a diet. Our unique 5 pillar approach helps you develop habits across nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress.

Join Veera's PCOS program and see the difference yourself.