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PCOD, or Polycystic Ovary Disease, is a kind of hormonal disorder that affects one in 10
women. It refers to a condition when a woman has a number of small cysts in the
ovaries. Besides unpredictable hormonal behaviour, this condition can trigger diabetes,
infertility, acne and excessive hair growth.
It's a fairly common disorder, but one with no exact cure. Most PCOD patients are
overweight and are advised to exercise regularly, which can further help to control the
symptoms. However, majority of people have a completely normal body type.  
 
What Could Cause PCOD
 
There is no exact cause of PCOD and doctors believe that some women have a
predisposition to it and that it may run in the family. The rst, most common symptom
of this condition is irregular periods but if that's not the case, PCOD can largely go
undetected. For a few women, PCOD is diagnosed when they're trying to get pregnant
since this condition can cause problems with fertility. Besides an ultrasound, the other
way to detect this condition is by conducting blood tests which includes insulin and
hormonal checks like testosterone.
 
Symptoms of PCOD
 
Irregular periods happen to be the most common symptom of PCOD. Besides that,
excessive facial and body hair also known as Hirsutism, diabetes, infertility, acne,

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weight-gain, oily skin, heart trouble and migraines are a few other symptoms. If periods
are largely irregular and not corrected over a long period of time, then the risk of uterus
cancer also goes up. Mood swings and bouts of depression could also be milder
symptoms of PCOD.
 
Dietary Modi cations for PCOD
 
There's no permanent cure for PCOD but the symptoms can be managed. With the right
diet and adequate exercise, a few women have reported remarkable improvement.
Have a look at the dietary do's and don'ts to help you beat, if not treat PCOD.
 

PCOD and Your Diet: The Do's and Don'ts

 
Dr. Gargi Sharma, dietician and nutritional expert suggests a few dietary modi cations.
1. Include more of fruits and vegetables in your diet and avoid dairy-based products.
Many health experts believe that dairy-based products can increase insulin levels which
can aggravate acne and other symptoms.

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2. Include lean meat like sh and avoid red meat. A 2013 study found that eating meat
ups the risk of infertility and so it's best to avoid it. Limit sugary foods and drinks. If
possible, put a complete stop to them.

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3. Avoid saturated or hydrogenated fats. Make sure you check the label. Saturated fats
are certain kind of fat molecules that are found naturally in many foods but mostly
animal or dairy-based products. For example, lamb, pork, beef, cheese etc. Saturated
fats can really raise your cholesterol and add calories. Certain baked goods also have
saturated fat in them so be sure to always check the label.

4. According to Dr. Shalini Singhal, founder and chief nutrition consultant at Diet and
Wellness Clinic, "Women with PCOS/PCOD have insulin resistance and therefore the
diet we advise them is what we'd give to a diabetic. It needs to be rich in bre with no or
limited carbohydrates and processed foods."

She added, "Pick foods with low glycemic index such as that made from whole wheat,
wheat our and whole grain. Some other foods that have a low glycemic index are

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brown rice, brown rice poha and wheat pasta."

PCOD diet: Pick foods with low glycemic index

5. Dr. Shalini Singhal adds, "Avoid any form of sugar, jaggery, honey and re ned cereals
like maida, sooji, white rice, white rice poha etc. And always read product labels before
buying groceries." 
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6. PCOD patients might experience water retention and the best way to beat that would
be to eat small frequent meals and a lot of water through the day.

7. Dr. Gargi Sharma adds, "There are some natural herbs you can take to help keep your
hormones in control, such as meethi dana, axseeds and cinnamon.

8. Lastly, along with the right kind of diet, it's absolutely crucial to exercise for around
30 to 60 minutes a day as it can reduce your insulin resistance. A high insulin
resistance can cause you to be overweight; it can cause darkening of the skin and
produce more testosterone.

9. Dr. Preeti Puri, a nutritionist at The Diet Clinic, Delhi says, "The ideal breakfast for a
PCOD patient is fruits and multi grain bread with tomato and cucumber. For lunch, they
should have oats or bran roti instead of regular roti.

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PCOD Diet: There are some natural herbs you can take to help keep your hormones in control

10. Dr. Richa Garg from Arogyam, Delhi suggests, "PCOD patients should avoid trans
fats, high sodium and fatty food. They should have a diabetic diet and work towards
losing weight."

Select what you eat from the following food groups:

Cereals: Barley, quinoa, oats, oatmeal, muesli, bran akes, whole wheat porridge, brown
rice, multigrain bread

Pulses: Yellow moong, green moong, chana dal, beans, whole pulses

Dairy products: Skimmed or toned milk, soy milk, tofu, paneer, yoghurt

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Fruits: Berries, plumps, peaches, oranges, papaya, pears, watermelons, apples
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Nuts: Walnut, almonds, axseeds

Vegetables: Carrots, peas, broccoli, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes,

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