Not everyone knows what to eat in PCOS/PCOD, due to which many people also eat healthy looking things in PCOS/PCOD. In such a situation, today we will tell you what we should not eat, so that you can recover quickly.
List of Foods to avoid for pcos and pcod: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) has become a very common problem in women nowadays, especially at the age of 15 to 40. It has a direct impact on hormonal balance, regularity of periods, weight, skin and even fertility. But do you know that your diet can make this situation better and worse? There are some food items that spike insulin, increase swelling in the body and make hormonal imbalances more serious.
If you have pcos or pcod, avoid these foods
Refined Carbs (White Bread, Dosa, Idli, Pasta etc.)
- They may look light in food but increase blood sugar rapidly.
- This increases insulin resistance in the body, which is one of the biggest causes of PCOS.
- In return, choose millets, brown rice or oats.
Sugary Snacks & Drinks (Sweets, Soda, Packaged Juice etc.)
- More sugar spoils insulin in the body, causing hormonal disturbances.
- Apart from this, it can also cause weight gain and acne.
- If you crave sweet, choose a natural option like jaggery, honey or dates.
Fried & Processed Foods
- They contain trans fat and preservatives that increase inflammation in the body.
- They also obstruct weight loss.
- It is very important to control inflammation in PCOS.
Dairy-Heavy Foods (Milk, Cheese, Creamy Sweets)
- Dairy intake in some women may increase hormone imbalance and acne.
- Especially if your body does not digest the dairy easily, then it can be beneficial to avoid it.
- Plant-based milk such as almonds or oat milk.
Packaged & Junk Foods (Cookies, Burger, Processed Meet etc.)
- They contain ultra processed ingredients and unhealthy fats that can irregular periods.
- Also, they can also affect your mental health, which increases mood swings.
What should we eat:
- Fiber-rich foods like fruits, green vegetables, beans.
- Hole Grains – Brown Rice, Quinoa, Ragi.
- Healthy Fats – Nuts, Seeds, Avocado.
- Protein – Cheese (in small amounts), pulses, egg white part.
- Anti-inflammatory herbs-turmeric, ginger, basil.