Main foods rated for PCOS
Main: 13 foods rated
| Food | Verdict | GI | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryani | Limit | ≈ 70 (High) | A very large rice portion with fat, usually eaten without vegetables. |
| Chole Bhature | Avoid | ≈ 80 (High) | The chole is excellent; the deep-fried maida bhature ruins it. |
| Curd Rice | Yes, with changes | ≈ 62 (Medium) | The curd blunts the rice response meaningfully. |
| Idli Sambar | Yes | ≈ 58 (Medium) | One of the better restaurant meals available anywhere in India. |
| Khichdi | Yes | ≈ 63 (Medium) | Rice plus dal in one pot is a genuinely balanced meal. |
| Lemon Rice | Yes, with changes | ≈ 70 (High) | Plain white rice with tempering - almost no protein. |
| Misal Pav | Yes, with changes | ≈ 64 (Medium) | The misal is sprouts and excellent; the pav is the weak link. |
| Pasta | Yes, with changes | ≈ 55 (Low) | Durum wheat pasta is lower GI than white rice, which surprises people. |
| Pizza | Limit | ≈ 74 (High) | Refined base, high sodium, easy to eat half a large one. |
| Poori Bhaji | Avoid | ≈ 80 (High) | Fried bread with potato. |
| Pulao | Yes, with changes | ≈ 66 (Medium) | Better than biryani because of the vegetables, but still a big rice load. |
| Rajma Chawal | Yes | ≈ 60 (Medium) | The rajma genuinely lowers the response of the rice beside it. |
| Thali | Yes, with changes | ≈ 65 (Medium) | The structure is good; the rice, sweet and papad quantities are the problem. |
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Medical disclaimer
This is general dietary information, not medical advice. PCOS presents differently in different women, and if you are on metformin, inositol, hormonal contraceptives or fertility treatment, discuss dietary changes with your doctor or dietitian. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, some foods discussed on this site — therapeutic doses of fenugreek and bitter gourd, and raw sprouts — carry specific cautions in pregnancy; check with your doctor before adding them.
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