Day 17: Keto Grocery Guide for Filipinas | Keto for PCOS

Managing PCOS with keto doesn’t mean spending a fortune or buying everything from the organic aisle. You don’t need imported ingredients or “perfect” macros. What you need is real food that’s available, affordable, and hormone-friendly.

Here’s my go-to grocery list as a Filipina with PCOS—and yes, you can find all of this in your usual SM, Puregold, or palengke:

🥚 PROTEIN STAPLES

• Eggs (always!)

• Chicken thigh or leg (more fat = more flavor = better satiety)

• Pork belly or liempo (budget-friendly and satisfying)

• Sardines in olive oil or brine

• Canned tuna in water (watch out for mayo-heavy spreads—they’re full of seed oils)

🥑 FAT-FRIENDLY PICKS

• Coconut oil (locally produced and cheaper than imported olive oil)

• Butter (Anchor or Magnolia—just avoid margarine)

• Cheese (cream cheese in moderation)

• Avocados (in season = jackpot)

🥬 VEGGIES THAT DON’T SPIKE INSULIN

• Pechay, kangkong, spinach

• Cauliflower (a great rice substitute)

• Cabbage, eggplant, zucchini

Stick to non-starchy veggies, and don’t be afraid of local produce—it’s fresher, cheaper, and easier to digest than you think.

🛒 MY GROCERY TIP:

I start at the palengke for fresh produce and meat, then fill in the rest at the grocery. I also check the back of labels—if it has added sugar or “vegetable oil,” I skip it.

PCOS doesn’t need perfect food—just smart food. Focus on whole ingredients, healthy fats, and meals that keep your energy steady. You’ll feel the difference faster than you expect.

Let me know when you’re ready for the next one: “Top 5 Podcasts to Listen to If You Have PCOS”!