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PCOS food guide

Raw avocado flesh and PCOS

Updated 10/11/2026
Published by the Balance editorial team.See how we review health informationEvidence policy

Can I eat it?

Avocado supplies unsaturated fat and fiber and can replace some butter in a sandwich. Portion size still contributes to the energy content of the meal.

At your table

Practical serving

Evidence limits

More about blood sugar

Glycemic index (GI): Low · 0

GI describes how quickly a food containing carbohydrates raises blood sugar in a test. It does not rate the whole meal or tell you exactly how your body will respond. The amount you eat and what you eat with it also matter.

Common questions

Does this food treat PCOS?+

No. It can fit a varied eating pattern, but it is not a treatment.