Unfortunately, some of us are suffering from a condition called PCOS.
What to do, to naturally reduce symptoms of PCOS?
Eat a PCOS-friendly diet!
Some of the food examples are down below.
have a look.
First things first what is PCOS?
“PCOS is a condition in which women have an imbalance of reproductive hormones; often, the ovaries produce an excess of the male hormone, testosterone, and a lack of the female hormone, estrogen. The body doesn’t go through regular ovulation as a result, so the eggs that are not properly released each month often swell and cluster around the ovaries, forming cysts”
Source: https://www.ccrmivf.com
High Fibre
Legumes (black beans, lentils, chickpeas)
Berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
Whole Grains (bulgur, quinoa, brown rice, whole oats)
Lean Protein
Fish (salmon, shrimp, tuna, cod)
Lean poultry (skinless chicken and turkey)
Plant protein sources (beans, peas, tofu, tempeh)
Antioxidant-rich foods
Fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries )
Vegetables (spinach, artichokes, kale)
Whole Grains (whole oats, whole wheat, quinoa, brown rice)
Unsaturated fats (nuts like pecans, nut butter, olive oil, avocado)
Food to Avoid
White bread
Pizza dough
Regular pasta
White rice
Fruit juice
Bottled smoothies
Cold-pressed juices
Cakes, candy, cookies, and other sweets
Yoghurts with added sugar
Ice cream with excess added sugar or sugar substitutes
If you are suffering from PCOS, make sure you include some of the food from the lost and avoid the bad stuff.
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