DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TREATING PCOS
- Eat whole grains – whole wheat flour, oats, Bajra, Ragi, Jowar
- Fresh curd, paneer, sprouts, idli ( fermented , not instant) is priceless for ovaries and it is abundant in Vit B12.
- Eat raw fruits and vegetables. Make sure seasonal fruit is a consumed once a day. Eating salad with meals is a must. Avoid drinking fruit juices. Also avoid high glycemic index fruits like Mango, banana, litchi. Fruit with a low GI value include: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, pears, apples, dried apricots, grapes, coconut, coconut milk, kiwi fruit, orange juice, prunes.
- Eat green leafy vegetables. Avoid high glycemic veggies like – Potato, arbi, lotus stem.
- Healthy fats found in nuts and seeds, oily fish, avocado, flaxseeds, Sunflower seeds, olive oil are to be incorporated into your diet.
- Avoid soya and soya products. Soy has been implicated in delayed ovulation.
- Cut down bad fats found in red meat, processed meats, instant food packets and deep fried things.
EXERCISE STRATEGIES
- Regular workouts are key to regular periods
- Weight training workouts are a must. At least twice a week.
- Yoga: surya namaskars are excellent as it provides lymphatic drainage , also stimulation to pancreas and ovaries.
SLEEP STRATEGIES
- Sleep at the same time every day and wake up at same time everyday if you want to keep your hormones in place.
Supplements
Make sure that you take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement. It should contain the following Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A, D, E, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, magnesium, iron, zinc, chromium, selenium and manganese.
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