One in 10 women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There are doctors who agree that diet and lifestyle play a significant role in managing PCOS, despite the fact that diagnosing the exact cause and cure for this condition is difficult.
PCOS: An overview
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a medical condition in which a cyst forms in the ovaries of women. A cyst is primarily caused by excessive androgen production. Women who have PCOS can gain weight; it is also linked to insulin resistance, and high insulin levels can lead to symptoms like hair loss, acne, facial hair, etc.
Diet plays an important role
PCOS patients can lose and manage their weight with a proper diet and nutrition, as well as manage their insulin levels. In order to deal with weight and insulin issues, most experts recommend a high protein, low carbohydrate diet.
Type of foods that help in PCOS
Green vegetables like spinach are nutrient-dense and low in calories. Additionally, they contain vitamin B, which is deficient in 60 percent of PCOS patients. PCOS symptoms such as irregular periods, excessive hair growth and obesity can be caused by deficiencies of this vitamin. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and cabbage greens are ideal.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Women’s menstrual cycles are regulated with these fatty acids. In addition to regulating hormones, they also reduce your body’s sensitivity to prolactin, which suppresses ovulation. Try salmon, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
Low glycemic index food: To lose weight, it is imperative to eat low GI foods. PCOS can cause diabetes if you consume foods high in GI. Choose fruits with a low GI like apples, pears, grapefruits, and blueberries, as well as legumes, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes.
Whole grains: Type 2 diabetes is also caused by PCOS, in most cases. Fibre is necessary to maintain insulin levels, which can be found in whole grains. In addition, whole grains such as rye, oats, and buckwheat slowly release their carbohydrates in our bodies, which prevents a spike in blood sugar levels.
So, lets get to the experience of my client, who reversed her PCOS and her husband’s cholesterol issues with the help of my diet
In my search for a diet consultants to help me with a proper diet for PCOS, I found Dr. Jyoti in an article online. In our first few calls she asked me to run some tests to figure out what kind of a diet I would need. She was very friendly and asked a lot of questions.
My husband also decided to go ahead on the diet with me to help with his cholesterol issues. We started the 3-month program in July. Before the program both me and my husband had been very active and exercising without any results to show for it weight wise. I was amazed to see that such small changes in diet can have such an effect on health.
She introduced us to a lot of new ingredients in our diet like millets, jowar which even our 3 year old has started to like. She was able to create a diet plan which worked for both me and my husband without having to cook two separate sets of meals. I am vegetarian and my husband is not. She was able to customize the diet for both. The diet involved eating smaller portions frequently without staying hungry or excluding any food groups out of the meal. All the while, we had constant conversations with Dr. Jyoti and she was constantly motivating us. The diet combined with the exercise proved to be the missing ingredient for our weight loss journey with significant and visible improvement for both of us. A healthy diet is part of our lifestyle now thanks to Dr. Jyoti. Even after the program we still talk to her ask for recommendations and she replies to us.
Thus, I recommend her to everyone who is dealing with PCOS issues.
