If you have PCOS, you might have noticed a distinct lack of energy. There are just days where you can't seem to get going. Everybody has days like that, but they come more frequently for us. ... Well, after much research and some dumb luck stumbling onto some very helpful posts .... the answer is protein.
Low GI carbohydrates will aid in energy, but not more than protein can. Studies show that we should be getting 50g a day. For us with PCOS, we should be getting around 20 of those grams at breakfast to jumpstart our day, and incorporate the rest throughout the day in snacks, meat, cheese, eggs, and other sources. If your energy is low, ask yourself "did I have any protein in my breakfast this morning" ... if the answer is no, you know try to have it the next day and see the difference.
Not only does it give you energy it will promote weight loss because of the science behind it. When we are low in energy, our bodies look for immediate satisfaction ... so your body will begin to crave sugar. As you know by now, sugar is our enemy! By getting your protein in right away, you'll avoid that mid-day sugar cravings that leads to weight gain.
Many people get stuck in the routine of eating bacon and eggs every morning to get the protein in. And that works, but if your like me and want to try and limit the fatty foods and prefer a sweet fruit breakfast, try having a made at home smoothie or a home-made protein bar.
For smoothies: add a half a banana, 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla), some berries, crushed ice, and a splash of water. ..... or substitute the berries for some peanut butter and coco for a mini-meal later in the day for a much anticipated treat! Most brands of protein powder contain around 25g of protein ... and WOW what a boost!
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