How Does Your Diet Affect Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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Mumbai PCOS Clinic

• How Does Your Diet Affect Polycystic Ovary
  Syndrome (PCOS)

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• Women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  (PCOS) are regularly found to have higher level
  of insulin in their bodies than normal. Insulin
  is created by cells in the pancreas, known as the
  islets of Langerhans.
• Your glucose levels can rise, if you dont create
  required amount of insulin. This can also occur
  if your body is resistant to insulin, which means
  that it cant use the insulin produced by it
  successfully.
• In an effort to maintain the blood sugar to
  normal levels, your body may make an attempt to
  pump out high levels of insulin, if you turn out
  to be insulin resistant. If the insulin levels
  become too high, then it can cause your ovaries
  to generate more androgen, for example
  testosterone.

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• If a woman has a body mass index above the normal
  range then insulin resistance may also occur.
  Insulin resistance can make it really difficult
  to become fit by losing weight. This is the
  reason why many women suffering from Polycystic
  Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) find it hard to lose
  weight.
• A woman can become can make insulin resistant, if
  she consumes a diet high in refined
  carbohydrates, like starchy and sugary foods,
  which automatically makes weight loss, more
  difficult to control.

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• What Foods Items Should You Add In Your Diet?
• Heres a list of food items that you need to add
  in your diet, if youve PCOS
• Lean protein, such as fish, lamb
• High-fibre vegetables, for example, broccoli
• Anti-inflammatory foods and spices, for example,
  tomatoes and turmeric

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• Remember, food items that are high in fibre
  content can assist to fight insulin resistance by
  slowing the digestion process and decreasing the
  effect of sugar on the blood. This might be
  useful for females with PCOS. Excellent choices
  for high-fibre foods are
• Pumpkin
• Almonds
• Winter squash
• Green and red peppers
• Berries
• Sweet potatoes
• Beans and lentils
• Greens, for example arugula and red leaf lettuce
• Cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower,
  broccoli,

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• Food items that reduce inflammation in the body
  are also recommended to PCOS patients, such as
• Olive oil
• Spinach
• Kale
• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Tomatoes
• Fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids like
  sardines salmon
• Fruits, like strawberries blueberries

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• What Foods Items Should You Limit Or Avoid In
  Your Diet?
• Sugary snacks and drinks
• Food items rich in refined carbohydrates, like
  muffins and white bread
• Inflammatory food items, like processed meats

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• Inflammation is caused by refined carbohydrates,
  which intensifies insulin resistance. Avoid these
  highly processed food items like
• Muffins
• White potatoes
• Sugary desserts
• White bread
• Pastries
• Or, anything which contains white flour

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• If youve PCOS then its better to consult the
  best doctor for PCOS in Mumbai. The doctor will
  provide you a detailed chart of the food items
  that you should eat or avoid.

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