Let's Understand PCOS/PCOD
INTRODUCTION
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder found in women, which has increasingly become common now due to change in lifestyle. The increasing number of incidents can be attributed to the change in diet in most parts of the world. PCOS is found out in about 10 – 20% of women depending upon geographical locations, 30 – 75% of PCOS are affected women are obese. This disorder is characterized by irregular periods, Hirsutism and other hyper androgenic symptoms, sub-fertility and weight gain/obesity. Lifestyle changes and alteration in diet and exercise are effective non-pharmacological methos in restoring reproductive functions in PCOS.
ROLE OF INSULIN RESISTENCE
The high intake of processed sugar and processed carbohydrate increases insulin level (hyperinsulinemia) and with high fat intake cells will become resistant to insulin. When there is high level of insulin blood sugar in not entering the cells and there is pro-found fatigue felt, hence lethargy is very common in PCOS jut like in diabetes mellitus. To prevent this from happening, ideally women with PCOS should reduce the carbohydrate intake & should consume more complex carbohydrate and food with low GI such as Millets, & other grains which are soluble in fibre.
BEST MILLETS TO TREAT PCOS
- RAGI
- JOWAR
- BAJRA
- KORRA
STEPS TO PREPARE HEALTH DRINK MIX
- INGREDIENTS
- Sesame
- Ragi Whole Oats
- Flax Seeds
- Groundnut
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Powder Form
- Using electronic blender all ingredients should be blended into a fine powder.
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ITEMS
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QUANTITY (g)
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Whole Ragi
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35
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Whole Oats
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15
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Flax Seed
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10
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Groundnut
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10
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Jaggery
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8
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Sesame Seeds
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8
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Sunflower Seeds
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8
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Pumpkin Seeds
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6
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TOTAL
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100 G
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This drink will provide 451 kcal which satisfies 27% of your daily calorie intake.
NOTE: If not, possible we have ready to use HEALTH DRINK MIX which you can buy offline at stores or online. This helps treat PCOS within months with some dietary changes & expert advice.
EXPERTS ADVICE
Proper consultation with the nutritionist and fitness expert can make a difference and avoid numerous trips to doctors of different specialties. In the long run PCOS patients often end up visiting a lot of doctors starting from a general practitioner to a Dermatologist for cosmetic problems, a Gynaecologist for irregular periods, Infertility specialist for sub fertility, Diabetologist for diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular specialist for cardiac problems like hypertension and cardiovascular accidents, Psychiatrist for psychological issues like anxiety and depression and so on. In order to avoid these frequent visits and to get control of PCOS, the best step will be to learn in detail about nutrition and visit an expert dietitian
