PCOS Awareness: If your weight is increasing continuously and you think that there is no reason for it, then it may just be your misunderstanding. Actually, weight gain can be a major symptom of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). For your information, let us tell you that PCOS Awareness Month is going on right now. In such a situation, it is important that you recognize the symptoms of this disease and also know which things can be beneficial for you.
Main symptoms of PCOS
The most common symptom of PCOS is sudden weight gain. Apart from this, if you have the problem of irregular menstruation or not having periods for a long time, then this can also be a sign of this disease. Problems like excessive hair on the body and face, pimples or acne, hair loss or baldness also point to PCOS. Many times fatigue and mood swings are also problems associated with it, which women often ignore.
What to eat in PCOS?
Clinical nutritionist and health coach Dr. Nidhi Nigam says that high fiber foods are very beneficial in PCOS. These include oats, brown rice, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, broccoli, spinach, fenugreek, bottle gourd and bitter gourd. Apart from this, low GI fruits like apples, guava and berries are also beneficial for PCOS patients. Also, it is advisable to include things like eggs, fish, chicken, cheese, tofu, yogurt, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, avocado, olive oil, cinnamon, fenugreek seeds and turmeric in the diet. These foods help in balancing hormones and keeping the body healthy.
What things to avoid?
Refined carbs and sugar-based foods should be avoided during PCOS. Such as white bread, maida and sweet drinks. According to doctors, fried and processed foods like chips, pakoras and fast foods can also prove to be harmful. Consuming processed meat and red meat can also increase the problem of PCOS. Apart from this, excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol should also be avoided. By adopting the right diet and lifestyle, the symptoms of PCOS can be controlled to a great extent and life can be made healthy.
