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PCOS food guide

Plain steamed broccoli and PCOS

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

Can I eat it?

Steamed broccoli adds vegetables and fiber to a PCOS-supportive meal. It does not treat PCOS, and a complete meal also needs enough energy and protein.

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.