Foods for PCOS
1. Exercise regularly and keep you weight in check. Avoid junk foods, processed food items and consumption of trans fats. A diet high in sodium should also be checked.
2. Dairy, cereals, whole grains, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables should be a regular part of your diet.
3. Nuts like walnuts, flaxseeds and almonds can help in managing the condition better.
4. "Natural herbs like meethi dana, flaxseeds and cinnamon can help keep your hormones in balance," shared Dr. Gargi Sharma, a Delhi-based weight management and wellness expert.
5. Eat small frequent meals and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Refined cereals and sugar should also be off limits.Essentially, women with PCOS must have a diet rich in fibre with no or limited carbs intake and junk food.
Get in touch with a certified nutritionist to chart out your meal plan accordingly.
