Are you almost ready for Christmas? It’s not too far away now! I can’t wait, my family is going to be together, and we’re heading to the beach. Bring it on!
But over Christmas, it can be incredibly easy to fall off the wagon and to adversely and significantly affect your health and your PCOS. And it can take quite an effort to find the wagon again, let alone get on it. So today I wanted to discuss some things you can do to help you enjoy Christmas and stay well.
And as always, PCOS Natural Treatment and tips are the best…
1) Apple Cider Vinegar
When you eat too much sugar and other unhealthy foods, your digestive system can struggle to properly digest them. This can cause heartburn, bloating, pain, constipation and more. Take 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar (neat or diluted with a small amount of pure water) before each meal. This will help balance the pH in your stomach, allowing you to break down foods more effectively.
2) Eat a hearty, healthy, protein-filled breakfast
Starting your day with a filling breakfast helps you feel full, and including healthy proteins such as eggs, nuts, or fish can help you feel full for longer. This reduces cravings and helps you stop overeating.
3) Eat regularly throughout the day
Make sure you eat healthily regularly throughout the day. This helps stop blood sugar levels from dropping, which reduces the chances of you having that “… my goodness, I just have to eat that irresistible chocolate, that gorgeous cake, ooh and those bags of lollies too!” moment.
4) Eat a salad first
What to do when the biggest meal of the day is approaching? Eat a smaller leafy green salad with some healthy protein first. This will leave room for your main meal but reduce your chances of overeating.
5) Drink lots of water
We often mistake hunger for thirst. This is not good, particularly over the Christmas period when there are so many temptations. Stay hydrated, and you will notice you choose to eat less.
6) Eat slowly
Take your time with your meal. Enjoy the laughter and the conversation! Eating more slowly gives your tummy and your brain time to talk to each other and turn off the hunger button, so you naturally choose to eat less.
7) Get enough sleep
If you have children, chances are Christmas morning will be an early one. However, ensuring enough sleep (approximately 8 hours per night) helps to reduce insulin resistance. This is great for PCOS. This translates into fewer cravings, fewer blood sugar fluctuations, more ‘will power’ and more energy.
8) Prepare
If you’re going out to a restaurant, call them beforehand and have a chat about what they can offer or prepare for you, given your preferences. If you arrive without prior notice, they will no doubt be busy and be restricted in what they can offer. But by being prepared, you can get a great meal without feeling awkward with your fellow diners, and the restaurant can be ready to assist you. This is a win-win.
9) Enjoy your festive season
Try not to stress. If you fall off the wagon, enjoy your time on the road and set a date for climbing aboard again.
Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy time away from work with loved ones, and to remember all the good things you are blessed with in life.
I can’t wait to catch up with my Mum and Dad after the horror year they’ve had, to hug my brother and his pregnant wife (all the way over from South Africa), to see my sister and her gorgeous family and to spend time with my husband and my stepson.
Enjoy!
My thoughts are with you!
From PCOS to perfect health, with love,
Dr. Rebecca Harwin
The PCOS Expert
Chiropractor & Bestselling Author of
Conquer Your PCOS Naturally
www.ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com
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