Obesity, unneeded hair growth all over the body, the disturbance in period cycles, infertility and many other problems related to these are all the results of PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome). Though many medicines help with PCOS problems they do not keep away the side effects that comes with it. When it comes to PCOS, Food is the best medicine, and it is the best way to approach it. By consuming certain types of foods regularly, we can prevent PCOS, also to reduce its aggression in patients who already have it. So what are these Superfoods?
Fenugreek
Soak three teaspoon fenugreek seeds at night. Have 1 teaspoon fenugreek with 1 teaspoon honey the first thing in the morning after waking up. Have 1 teaspoon before lunch and another before dinner. Fenugreek seeds help with controlling metabolic changes in the body. Apart from that, it helps to reduce sugar level and also reduces body weight. It keeps a check on PCOS.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar in 1/4 cup of warm water and have it before breakfast. This reduces sugar levels in the blood. It monitors, insulin retention. Testosterone hormone secretion is reduced due to this. Thereby cures PCOS problems.
Salmon Fish
Salmon fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Consuming it one or two times a week will reduce bad cholesterol in the body. It ensures better heart functions, and blood circulation thereby removes toxins out of the system. Due to this, it reduces aggression of PCOS.
Harad Powder
Mix one teaspoon Harad powder to warm water and drink it before going to sleep. It functions as a laxative, it will purify intestines, and colon, it also controls metabolism. It will reduce the androgen hormone secretion and thereby cures cyst in ovaries.
Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in iron. It has the capacity to increase hemoglobin content. Hemoglobin problems are common in people who are overweight. This would lead to anemia, irregular periods and infertility. Including broccoli into your meals regularly will act as a solution to all these problems.
Green tea with mint
Replacing tea and coffee with green tea is a healthy practice. We can add mint to green tea. It will reap more benefits if we do not add sugar to it. Green tea helps with the normal functioning of the heart and reducing body fats.
Cardamom Powder
Mix one teaspoon cardamom powder with 1/2 glass of warm water and drink it first thing in the morning. It will reduce the sugar levels in the body, and monitors insulin retention. It will reduce fat levels and also keeps metabolic changes under control. It controls blood pressure and thereby cures PCOS.
Olive seeds
Body weight and hormone secretions are closely related to one another. Changes in one of these will be reflected in another. By including olive seeds powder in our meal on a regular basis will reduce the fat content in blood. Reducing 5 kgs will bring about a 10 % change in hormone secretion. This could lead to regular periods, reduced body fat. When there is a balance in hormone secretion, there will not be any problems with PCOS.