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"Can weight management strategies improve symptoms of PCOS?" @Drkarishma

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NutritionistHudaShaikh

answered 265 days ago

Hi there, I hope you are well. Yes, weight management strategies are likely to alleviate PCOS symptoms. However, what we need to understand is not everyone with PCOS may have weight issues. Some, may also have a normal weight or may have Lean PCOS. As a nutritionist, I'd vouch for a holistic approach towards PCOS which means focussing on a healthy lifestyle rather than just weight loss :) Here are a few strategies that are known to help- ✅ Include enough fibre to the diet with the help of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, wholegrains, and millets. ✅Add enough protein to the diet. Beans, dairy and dairy products ( moderation), seeds, lentils, nuts, lean meat, and eggs are good sources. ✅ Incorporate good fats to reduce inflammation. Nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty fish,etc. ✅Stay active, exercise for 4-5 times a week. ✅Sleep well and meditate to ward off stress. ✅ Eat home -cooked meals, and avoid packaged, ultra processed, and refined foods. ✅Drink enough water. Take care

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Nutritionist_Prajakta

answered 261 days ago

Hello ma'am,I am Certified Nutritionist Prajakta and would like to share some tips with respect to your question.PCOS leads to weight gain and other health problems due to hormonal imbalance.To ensure that you don't gain weight it is crucial to exercise and maintain a consistent diet which should be more of complex carbs, proteins and high fibre diet which should include foods like -- whole grains,millets,vegetables and fruits in correct portion size. For more you can join my communityFitFoods and attend my live sessions as well you can have one on one session with me.

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NutritionistShrutiShingvi

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Hey, I am Shruti Shingvi and I am a nutritionist with a masters in nutrition and dietetics. Yes weight management can absolutely help manage PCOS symptoms. Losing even 5% of your body weight has been found to improve insulin function and regularise your periods. Start with maintaining a calorie deficit and working out upto 3-5 times a week to achieve weight loss.

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Ayurveda_DrVarsha

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Hello I am an Ayurvedic consultant. Specialisation in detoxing therapies. Please do join my live Ayurveda _Varsha. Weight management can be done effectively with Ayurvedic treatments.

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