A Comparison of a Pulse-Based Diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet in Combination with Exercise and Health Counselling on the Cardio-Metabolic Risk Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A Comparison of a Pulse-Based Diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet in Combination with Exercise and Health Counselling on the Cardio-Metabolic Risk Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

We compared the effects of a low-glycemic index pulse-based diet, containing lentils, beans, split peas, and chickpeas, to the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet on cardio-metabolic measures in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Ninety-five women (18–35 years) enrolled in a...

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Main Authors: Maryam Kazemi, Laura E. McBreairty, Donna R. Chizen, Roger A. Pierson, Philip D. Chilibeck, Gordon A. Zello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
insulin
glucose
lifestyle
lipid
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
pulse foods
dietary intake
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1387

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