June 12 (Punjab Khabarnama) : PCOS is a condition where the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of Androgen leading to cyst formation in the ovaries. Menstrual irregularity, acne formation, obesity and mood swings are some of the symptoms of PCOS. In PCOS, avoiding certain food items can help in managing the symptoms. “This lifestyle is actually not as restrictive as it seems, especially with food. You’ll see in the meal plan that we are still able to have the meals we enjoy… we’re just swapping out the ingredients that may be triggering our symptoms with PCOS friendly alternatives,” wrote Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan. Here are a few food items that we should avoid.
In PCOS, not all women are sensitive to gluten. However, going gluten-free for at least a month can help in managing PCOS symptoms.
Dairy items help in boosting Androgen levels and worsen insulin resistance. Going dairy free can help in managing the struggles of insulin resistance.
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In PCOS, giving the body more sugar can worsen the symptoms of fatigue, weight gain and constant hunger.
We should not completely stop consumption of red meat. Instead, we can have it twice a week, and instead consume fish or white meat for Omega-3 benefits.