Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is associated with irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant, oily skin, acne, weight gain, balding, and excessive hair growth on the face, chest and back. So in other words, it can make a woman’s everyday living a miserable one.
Sadly, there is no known treatment for PCOS, although there are medications and therapies available that can help in managing the many different unfavorable signs and symptoms of this condition that greatly affects the levels of hormones in a woman’s body.
If you are suffering from PCOS, it’s very important for you to change your diet to a PCOS-friendly one. The good news is there are plenty of foods that are known to be highly beneficial for PCOS sufferers.
Other that consuming more foods that are scientifically-proven to help minimize the signs and symptoms of PCOS, you should also eliminate those that are known to make life with PCOS even more frustrating.
To keep the unfavorable effects of PCSO on your everyday life to a minimum, keep on reading. Below you will come across some foods that doctors say you should limit or completely remove from your diet.
Sugary Stuff
Numerous scientific studies have proven time and again that sugar can cause hormonal imbalance. Since PCOS is already wreaking havoc on your body’s hormone levels, it’s definitely a good idea for you to steer clear of foods that are teeming with sugar. Experts say that the worst form of sugar for someone who has PCOS is fructose. Such can be found in coconut sugar, fruits, honey and maple syrup.
Dairy Products
Although dairy products are rich in calcium that’s good for fending off osteoporosis that women are at risk of developing later on in life, they’re known to cause inflammation within. There are many different unfavorable things that can stem from inflammation, and hormonal imbalance is one of them. It’s a good thing that calcium is obtainable from many other food sources such as nuts, seeds, beans and canned fish products.
Gluten-Containing Foods
Those who suffer from celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are not the only ones that should steer clear of wheat, rye, barley, triticale and malt (and also food products containing them) but those who are diagnosed with PCOS, too. It’s for the fact that gluten is something that can cause inflammation to strike. Just like what’s mentioned earlier, inflammation can worsen hormonal imbalance due to PCOS and other conditions.
Soy
In women who are suffering from problems related to hormonal imbalance, the addition of soy in the diet can actually help relieve unfavorable signs and symptoms. Unfortunately, experts strongly discourage women with PCOS to steer clear of soy and soy-based products in order to keep at bay exacerbation of the problem. Fortunately, it’s still a good idea for you to consume fermented soy products like tempeh, natto and miso.
Anything Processed
Generally speaking, someone who suffers from PCSO should opt for foods that look pretty much the same as they’re found in nature. It’s exactly for this reason why you should refrain from having processed food products. The chemicals they contain, in particular synthetic ones, can cause further hormonal imbalance. Besides, anything processed is bad for you whether or not you are suffering from PCOS.
WARNING: The information above should not be mistaken for as professional advice. If you have pressing questions about a diet that’s PCOS-friendly, get in touch with your primary health care provider.
