DIET FOR PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female disorders affecting approximately 5%-10% of women of reproductive age (12-45 years old) .The principal features are obesity, an ovulation resulting in amenorrhea, acne, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly among women. Women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), are researched to be at a greater diseases, obesity, diabetes and infertility. Among other factors, an optimum diet may serve as an essential treatment tool for effective management of PCOS and its sticking to a special diet is a very important aspect of PCOS care.
- The non-obese women with PCOS problem who get regular periods may eat a balanced diet. However, an obese patient with insulin resistance may need to lower the carbohydrates intake to 40% and carbohydrates with healthy mono unsaturated fats like omega 3 fatty seeds, olive oil and fish.
- Try to space the carbohydrates evenly through the day and eat small and frequent meals rather than 3 large meals.
- Restrict intake of those carbohydrates that trigger more hunger or cravings (i.e. refined sugar, sweets, candies or chocolates which triggers craving for some people).
- Take diet rich in calcium or can start calcium supplements.
- Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day as a high fiber carbohydrate intake can cause dehydration.
- Exercise on a regular basis to lose weight. The diet plan should be tailored as per individual requirement and degree of insulin resistance and the effectiveness of the diet plan by factors such as improvement in menstrual cycle regularity, weight loss or decreased
If you have PCOS, certain lifestyle changes can help you shed pounds and reduce the disease's severity. Why does polycystic ovary syndrome cause weight gain? PCOS makes it more difficult for the body to use the hormone insulin, which normally helps convert sugars and starches from foods into energy. This condition -- called insulin resistance -- can cause insulin and sugar -- glucose -- to build up in the bloodstream. High insulin levels increase the production of male hormones called androgens. High androgen levels lead to symptoms such as body hair growth, acne, irregular periods -- and weight gain. Because the weight gain is triggered by male hormones, it is typically in the abdomen. That is where men tend to carry weight. So, instead of having a pear shape, women with PCOS have more of an apple shape. Knowing the right foods to eat as well as the kinds of food to limit can improve the way you feel. It will also help you lose weight. Eating well, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight (or losing even a small amount of weight if you’re overweight) can improve PCOS symptoms.OUR doctor and counsellors can give their expert advise to fight with PCOD. The customised dietary approach will help to prevent the symptoms.