A reader posted a question in APril 2007 regarding teh suitability of using teh guidelines in "the Ultimate DIet Solution" for the managementof PCOS.

As the author of the Ultimate DIet SOlution, I must comment on this posting, the infomration in the book is specifically and highly geared to managing insulin resistance and associated abnormalities such as PCOS all details are listed in chapter 4 and 5 of the book. With regard to Elle's question the meal plans in the book are not individualsied and she may benefit from an individualised plan. All recommendations are based on use of wholegrains, Low GI Carbs, and low GL in addition to using USFA and lean protein foods and increasing fruit and veg intake as per advoated guidelines of teh American Heart Association and the American Colledge of Endocrinology and other international reseachers for he managment of insulin resistane syndrome. THe book is well referecned with scientific publications - all details in teh back of the book. I would be happy to send a copy to the "Diet Doc" if she would like a copy. Incidently I am a registered dietician with eth HPCSA and my practice has a special interest in the managemt of Insulin reistance and assoaited abnormalities suh as PCOS, CHD, Diabetes, Obesity and so on.

Many thanks

Anne Till, RD (SA)
Date: 8/6/2007