Published 12:00 IST, October 14th 2019

PCOS diet: Here are the food items to eat to effectively tackle PCOS

PCOS is a common problem occurring in many women. Find out which food items to which can help you tackle and reduce this health-related problem effectively.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common problem that occurs in one out of ten women in child-bearing . PCOS generally causes hormonal imbalances and problems in metabolism rates. Due to this problem, many women have to face or health-related difficulties such as diabetes, depression, cardiovascular problems and more. This problem can be tackled or reduced by following a certain diet. Here are some food items that women suffering from PCOS can d to ir diet.

How PCOS affects body

Understanding how PCOS affects our body is critical. Due to this ovarian disease insulin resistance of body increases that causes diabetic and pre-diabetic problems. Insulin resistance means that cells lose strength to absorb glucose and use it for inflicting energy. A woman going through this condition can tackle it with proper food consumption.

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PCOS special diet, foods that are helpful in this condition

Kwing what food to eat when facing this problem can decrease risk of furr problems that may occur because of it. re is standard or well-defined diet suggested for PCOS. However, according to a research article by Medical News Today for this condition, one can use se three diets to control symptoms.

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  • Low GI diet: As per an article by Medical News Today, foods with a low Glycaemic Index help in levelling insulin levels in body. Many food items are low in GI such as grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, starchy vegetables, and more. ding se products in ir diet women can control insulin levels naturally.
  • Consumption of n-inflammable food items: Foods such as berries, fatty fish, leafy greens, and extra virgin olive oil are considered as anti-inflammatory food items. se food products help in reducing inflammation-related symptoms. Fatigue is one of common inflammatory problems that occur in human and ding se items can help in fighting such problems, article reported.
  • Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet: DASH is recommended by doctors all across globe to decrease risks of heart-related problems. PCOS can le to heart diseases. According to article by Medical News Today, to avoid such risks one can use a DASH diet. A DASH diet also helps in managing PCOS symptoms. This diet includes fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, dried beans, lentils, and or legumes), whole grain (nuts, including pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, and pistachios), and low-fat dairy produce. While following a DASH diet it is suggested to avoid using food products rich in saturated fats and sugar, according to article. 

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se are a few dietary changes a woman going through PCOS must make in ir diets. Avoiding processed food, carbohydrates, high fats and many more is visable. Getting into physical activities will help in furr manment of this problem. Goal setting and self-monitoring are important as y will help a person stay on right track in entire process.

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07:04 IST, October 14th 2019