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David Evans

Independent Health Researcher

Sunday 25 April 2010

Low carbohydrate diet helps women become pregnant

This post includes a summary of a paper published in Nutrition and Metabolism (Lond) 2005 Dec 16;2:35 and a recipe for bacon, spinach and mushroom casserole.

Study title and authors:
The effects of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet on the polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study.
The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility
Books:
Mavropoulos JC, Yancy WS, Hepburn J, Westman EC.
Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. mavro002@mc.duke.edu

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16359551?dopt=Abstract
 
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects the fertility of women and is associated with obesity, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance.
 
The Low carbohydrate/Ketogenic Diet led to significant improvement in weight and fasting insulin in women with obesity and PCOS, and some became pregnant despite previous infertility problems.

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Recipe of the day

Bacon, Spinach and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients:
Nueske Thick Sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon
Food Mall: Smoked Bacon
•2.5 lb good quality smoked bacon, cut into medium sized strips;
•3 big handfuls of fresh spinach, stems removed;
•1 lb button mushrooms, sliced;
•1 large onion, chopped;
•2 garlic cloves, minced;
•2 tbsp lard, butter or ghee;
•Salt and pepper to taste;

Preparation:
1.Heat a large casserole over a medium heat and cook the bacon, making sure it’s still soft.

2.Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

3.Add the garlic and cook for about a minute, until fragrant.

4.Add the mushrooms and cook for about another 8 minutes, until soft.

5.Add the spinach and butter, cover and let cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is well cooked.

6.Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Bacon, Spinach and Mushroom Casserole