The medical condition that goes by the name PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome or polycystic ovarian disease) has over the years become a rather common occurrence amongst women who live in the urban population. PCOS is caused by hormonal disorder with increased male hormones, cysts in the ovaries, painful periods, increased facial hair growth, obesity, infertility, insulin resistance, etc. With growing awareness, the varied aspects associated with the disease are being discussed and dissected scientifically and as such questions pertaining to the management and cure for the disease becomes all the more easier. And of the many sides of this condition that have been examined, it has been observed that PCOD/PCOS is a hormonal disorder and a healthy diet and lifestyle can tackle a lot of symptoms associated with this disease. And so, quite naturally, the question that is most often asked is what diet would help to fend off the ill-effects of PCOS" In this post, we shall try to present a diet that would suit someone who has been diagnosed with PCOS. So, without any further ado, let us begin.
Now, with scientific advancement and latest research into the condition, it has been revealed and has sort of become common knowledge that women with PCOS have higher levels of insulin than normal. This raised insulin level has been linked with underlying cause of women with PCOS also developing insulin resistance. High insulin levels affect ovaries in a way that they start secreting an...