Best Healthy and Natural Sugar substitues

 White sugar is a big no when it comes to eat healthy and nutritious food.

White sugar just contains empty calories and no nutrition or vitamins which can only harm your body.Also white sugar promotes inflammation in the body that is extremely bad for women with pcos.

So its time to switch to healthy and natural sugar substitues that are full of nutrition and provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals.

1-Jaggery

2-Dates

3-Raw Honey

4-Coconut sugar

I will discuss each of these briefly to show you the amazing benefits that you can have while enjoying your desserts or drinks.

Jaggery

1-Jaggery is full of potassium,iron,magnesium,sodium and calcium.

2-It acts as a cleansing agent for your body.

3-It aids in digestion.

4-It boosts energy.

But be careful as not to consume too much of it.The calories provided by 1tsp of jaggery is 18 calories same as white sugar but full of nutrition.

Dates

Dates are extremely very healthy for your body.You can consume a good quantity of them as they are full of fibre.

Being rich in fibre they balance out the carbs and sugar present in it thus not harming the body especially for diabetics as it does not spike your insulin levels.

Moreover it offers tons of benefits to the body.

1-It promotes bone health

2-Improves haemoglobin

3-Can help to gain weight or lose weight depending on the usage

4-Balance insulin levels

1 pitted date contains around 20-30 calories and 90-95% carbs and remaining mostly proteins.

Raw Honey

Raw honey is simply considered as a whole food bcz of the impact it has on our body.

1- It has a lower glycemic index thus it does not spike the insulin levels and that is a plus point for pcos and diabetic patients.

2- It has a great amount of powerful antioxidants thus clears the body off of the harmful toxins in the body.

3-It prevents allergic reactions thus by consuming a small amount in luke warm water you can get away from your seasonal allergies.

1 tbsp of honey (21g) contains 64 calories with 17g sugar.

Coconut Sugar

The unique benefit that only coconut sugar provides among all other sugar substitues is that it is rich in Inulin which is aprebiotic fibre.

Being rich in prebiotics it helps to grow and flourish our gut bacteria thus improving digestion and aids in better absorption of the minerals and vitamins from the food that we consume.

1 tbsp coconut sugar contains 45-50 calories with 12-15 g sugar

Conclusion

Make sure to enjoy all the blessings that you have but in a healthy way that suits your body and is nutritious for you in a long run.

Body hair in PCOS

 A lot of us are facing the problem of unwanted dark,coarse hair on body and face due to PCOS,and this condition is called as Hirsutism.

Cause

The main reason of hirsutism is abnormal increase in the level of androgens(testosterone) in female body that leads to excessive hair growth on face and body.

How to manage this condition...

• First thing first that you have to control the excessive testosterone in the body by medication or home remedies,both ways are equally effective but we all know that natural ways to control a problem are more long lasting.

• By balancing the hormones in your boy you will see a drastic decrease in your body and facial hair growth.

Supplements

Few supplements that will be helpful are...

• Fish oil

• Magnesium supplements

• Calcium with Vit D

• Inositol

• Spearmint tea

But make sure to always consult a doctor without taking any supplement.Make sure yo check this if you want to know about best supplements for Pcoshttps://pcostreatment323.blogspot.com/2020/08/essential-supplements-for-fertility-in.html?m=1

Methods to remove excessive hair

1- Laser Hair Reduction

Advantage

This method works very well and the advantage is that when hair regrow they are much thinner ,softer and less visible than before.

Drawback

But the major drawback of this condition is that it is extremely expensive so not everyone can afford it.

2- Waxing

Advantage

We all are aware of this method of removing hair.It is long term with much slower hair growth.

Drawback

If not done properly then it may cause ingrowths so make sure to contact a professional.

3- Shaving

This method is super convenient and cheap and does not cause any thickening of hair.

4- Hair Removing Cream

It is also very convenient method but its not long term.

5- Threading

This is the most cheap of all and also works very well but its not that convenient to do threading on certain parts of the body.

Conclusion

I hope you find these simple techniques helpful and make sure to love yourself.

Its not just with you every woman with pcos is fighting this condition so remember that you are not alone in this journey.

Cloves for fertility In Pcos

 Clove water is very beneficial for women who are trying to conceive and improve fertility especially women having pcos.

Improves fertility

Clove water helps reducing the symptoms of pcos and reduces its harmful effects on body thus helps you conceive.

1- One of the cause of infertility in pcos is high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.Clove water helps in reducing high blood glucose level and also improves insulin resistance that helps in better ovulation and improves infertility.

2- The worst thing in pcos is inflammation caused by eating unhealthy food.Thus adding this drink in your diet helps you overcome this and improves your monthly cycle.

3- It also has anti oxidant and anti bacterial properties thus detoxifies our body of harmful chemicals and toxins.

4- Rich in fiber thus helps in regulating hunger and prevents us from over eating this may help in weight loss which in turn is also extremely effective in pcos and improving fertility.

5- Cloves are also very effective for hairfall thus add it in your diet to improve hairfall in pcos

Caution

Try to avoid having this water if your are having aspirin or any other drug that may interact with this.

Thus always consult your physician before starting anything new in your diet.

How to have it

Just soak 4-5 cloves in a cup of water and leave it over night. Now heat it up in the morning and have this drink.You can separate the cloves in the morning and just have warm clove water.

Then wait for almost 30-45 min after having this drink and then have your breakfast and thats all.Just add this simple habbit in your life and you will be amazed to see miraculous results yourself.

Conclusion

Take care of yourself and your body abd mind because you are what you eat.

Coriander seeds benefits for pcos

Coriander seeds also called as Sukha dhania is used alot in cooking.It is also used in treatment of several health issues like digestive problems,upset stomach etc.

But today we will discuss about its benefits for pcos,how these seeds actually work in curing pcos.

Nutrition in corainder seeds

These seeds are rich in Quercitin which is a important element that helps in weight loss bh speeding up the metabolism.

They are rich in Vit C,Vit k,beta carotene,antioxidants,manganese,iron,magnesium,potassium and folate.

Benefits for pcos

1- Improves bloating that mostly happens in pcos as it improves digestive problems.

2- Helps in weight loss as they contain qeurcitin that boosts metabolism and that helps in improving symptoms of pcos.

3- Detox is extremely important for body especially if you want to lise weight in a healthy way and want yor body to absorb all those essential nutrients properly.Water infused with coriander seeds does wonders as a detox and improves bloating,removes toxins from the body and aids in weight loss.

4- Help lower blood sugar levels.

5- Promote gut health.

6- Helps in reducing inflammation that results from allergies.

7- Reduces cholesterol and balances hormones.

8- Also helps in clearing acne.

9- Helps in arthritis and allergies.

10- Improves hair quality.

There are many more other benefits of them 

How to consume it

Take a glass of water add 1/2-1 tsp of cruhed coriander seeds in it.Leave it overnight and have this water on an empty stomach in the morning and you can chew the seeds.

Or you can boil this water in the morning until it reduces a bit and then have it on an empty stomach.

You can also add this in your meals,smoothies,sauces etc.

Note

1- Do not take anything in excess.Always leave a gap of few days in between your consumption days as if you take it regularly for a longer period of time your body will stop showing any reaction to it.

2- Do not exceed beyond a healthy safe limit as it will dor more harm than good.

3- Take other detox waters while having break in this way your body will not stop showing results to a single type of detox water.

Conclusion

Ask you physician before starting anything new in your diet as everyone has different body composition.What works for them may not work for you.So you have to manage the things accordingly.

Fenugreek seeds for pcos

Fenugreek seeds also known as Methi dana are one of the best home remedies for pcos.It has tons of benefits in reducing cysts in ovaries.

Benefits for pcos

1- Women with pcos mostly have insulin resistance as their body cells are not able to properly utilize insulin in body thus leading to insulin resistance and increased levels of insulin in turn causes hyperandrogenism.Fenugreek seeds helps in reducing insulin resistance by maintaining insulin levels in the body.

2- They are high in soluble fibre which helps in controlling blood sugar levels and in managing cholesterol thus helps in weight loss that also aids in reversing pcos.

3- Improves glucose metabolism in body.

4- Studies have shown that it reduces cysts in ovaries.

5- Fenugreek seeds water works as a detox water and is extremely very effective in pcos.

How to consume it

There are different ways to consume it but two most effective are

First take 2-3 glasses of water and add 2-3 tsp fenugreek seeds in it.Leave it for almost an hour and consume it.You have to finish this water before evening.

Second way to have its benefits is to add 2-3 tsp of fenugreek seeds in it.Leave it overnight and next morning on an empty stomach take out almost 1-1.5 tsp of seeds out of water and eat them.Now drink the infused water sip by sip and eat the remaining seeds after finishing water.

And thats it.Its that easy all you have to do is go to your kitchen and have it and it will do wonders.

Conclusion

I always say to seek your physician's advice who knows your case before adding anything new in  your diet.

And always eat healthy whole foods alongwith this remedy.

Exercise 3-4 times in a week

And you will see results in no time

Home remedies for pcos

Pcos is all about a balance in your life how close you are to nature matters a lot in pcos.You have to live a healthy and balanced life in order to reverse this condition.Eating whole foods,exercising,not taking stress,having proper and healthy sleeping habits are a few things that are extremely important before starting any new diet or any weight loss journey in this case because if you are not following these few things the rest is not gonna work.

Today i will tell a simple home remedy for pcos.It is so simple yet very effective.

Remedy

All you need is

1- Fenugreek seeds(methi dana)

2- Carom seeds(ajwain)

3- Black seeds(kalonji)

4- Psyllium husk(sabit ispaghol

What you have to do is to finely crush items excluding psyllium husk.

How to take it

You have to take it according to your age.for example for a girl of 12-14 years age you just have to have a small pinch of all four of these in the morning and evening on an empty stomach and then have your meal after an hour.

And in this way you can adjust the amount according to your age,remember not to increase the amount too much.

Thats it.This is just you have to do and it will do wonders in balancing hormones,in maintaining insulin levels in the body and curing pcos.Believe me i read this remedy somewhere and tried it and it actually does wonders.

Necessities

Along with this you have to take a few more things

1- Quince jam

Quince is extremely very effective in pcos treatment.You just have to add a spoon or two of it in your daily diet.

2- Dry apricot water

Take few dry apricots and soak them in 2-3 glass of warm water.Do not strain it.Let it sit for about an hour or two and drink this water sip by sip throughout the day.

Women with pcos are often deficient in minerals and vitamins.This water will help to meet the folic acid deficiency in women with pcos.

Conclusion

Always seek you physician's advice before starting anything new in your diet plan.Stay healthy stay happy.

Fennel seeds benefits for pcos

Fennel seeds are very effective in pcos.It offers tons of benefits to your health.Fennel seeds contain 28 plant compounds.Its amazing for your hair,brain,bones,skin,respiratory problems,GIT problems,bloating etc

Here i will talk about how fennel seeds are helpful in pcos and how to use it.

Nutritional facts

Fennel seeds are rich in magnesium,zinc,calcium,manganese,iron,copper,folate etc.It is rich in polyphenol antioxidants and offers tons of benefits to your body.

      

Benefits in pcos

Fennel seeds are rich in Phytoestrogens,anethole

Thus they offer following benefits for women with pcos

• Balance hormones

• Help regulate period

• Boost fertility

• Good in menopause

• Reduce menstrual cramps

Benefits for weight loss

Fennel seeds are high in antioxidants thus helps in body detoxification that helps in weight loss.

High in manganese that boosts metabolism.

Reduces bloating which is a very common problem in women with pcos.

Also cures indigestion and constipation which often hinders your weight loss journey.

• It reduces water retention

• Balance hormones which is crucial in weight loss

• Suppress appetite

• Anti inflammatory

• Increase bile which helps in fat metabolism

• Reduces bad cholesterol

• Fights diabetes as it is low GI food which is good in case of pcos

How to consume

You can have them in the morning on empty stomach just take a cup of water and add 1-2 tsp of fennel seeds in it.leave it overnight.Then have this water in the morning.If you want you can give it a boil and then have it.

Or you can have it any time of the day before lunch or dinner.

Note

Always make sure to have green coloured good quality fennel seeds as the shelf life of fennel seeds is very short they soon turn into brownish yellow colour and this form has already lost a lot of its nutrients.So make sure to have green coloured fresh fennel seeds.

Caution

It should be consumed in intervals.Do not consume it daily.Give a break in between.If you have it daily for long period your body will become used to it and will stop showing effective results.Thus always prefer to take a break for few days and then have it again.

Should be consumed in moderation (1-3tsp)

Always consult your doctor before starting anything new.

Cinnamon benefits for Pcos

Cinnamon is one of the most widely available spices around the world.It is also used in desserts.Cinnamon can be used to treat diabetes,heart diseases,cholesterol,infections and much more.

It is also known as Fat burner.Today i am going to reveal how cinnamon works miraculously in our body especially if you are dealing with pcos.

Controls sugar and insulin levels

There is a special compound in it called as Methyl Hydroxychalcone Polymer (MHCP)in it that mimics insulin and helps in glucose absorption.

Cinnamon improves insulin resistance and reduces blood sugar level.In women with pcos insulin resistance effects ovaries in such a way that there is increased production of testosterone that is extremely harmful in pcos as androgen levels are already high.

If you want to know how insulin resistance and high testosterone levels occurs in pcos and effects it then check out this.https://pcostreatment323.blogspot.com/2020/08/pcos-and-insulin-resistance-diet.html

Controls Hormones level

Cinnamon contains a compound known as "Cinnamaldehyde".This compound is shown to increase progesterone and decrease androgens specifically DHEA(dehydroepiandrosterone) and testosterone.

As it decreases the level of androgens it has a positive impact on pcos condition.

         

Anti-Inflammatory

If you have pcos you should know that inflammation is the base of it,rather,inflammation is the base of many other body diseases so its very important to improve this condition.

Just have a small amount of cinnamon with your meal and leave the rest on cinnamon.

Controls no. of Candida fungus in Gut

Candida is a fungus present in Gut normally.But if the number of candida increases beyond normal it will cause inflammation in gut.

As a result of inflammation gut becomes leaky a condition called as "Leaky Gut syndrome".As the gut becomes leaky it is unable to make certain hormones and to detoxify or remove certain hormones from body.

Yes,our gut effects the level of hormones directly or indirectly,due to leaky gut syndrome excess hormones built up in the body or hormones may not form thus disturbing hormones regulation that is not good for pcos ,right?

How to take cinnamon to get maximum benefit...

Now the best way to have cinnamon is to take "Golden milk" ,yeah you heard right.Its called golden milk for a reason.

To make it simply add small amount of grated ginger,1/2 tsp - 1 tsp cinnamon and turmeric in warm milk and have it.This drink is a miracle drink as it does wonders to the body.

Turmeric is extremely good in detoxification of body and increasing immunity.Check out this link to know how turmeric detox helps in weight loss.https://pcostreatment323.blogspot.com/2020/08/turmeric-benefits-for-pcos.html

Conclusion

Do not espect everything to work overnight.Just add small changes in your life slowly and steadily for achieving long term effects and make them a part of your healthy life style.

Turmeric benefits for Pcos

Turmeric is a spice that is commonly used in cooking.It has also been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ages.Turmeric is known for its healing properties all over the world.But here we will discuss what are the major benefits it provides to the women with pcos.

      

1- Reduces Inflammation

Most of the cysts present in ovaries are formed due to inflammation.Turmeric contains a very important component called as Curcumin which is a very strong anti inflammatory component of turmeric thus it helps reducing cysts.

2- Natural antioxidant

As we have seen above curcumin in turmeric is anti inflammatory as well as a strong antioxidant.It helps remove harmful free radicals present in the body thus detoxify body which is crucial in weight loss plans.

3- Decreases heart diseases

Turmeric reduces the risk of many heart problems.It has anti-thrombotic effect.It also prevents diabetic CVS complications.

4-Helps reduce fat

Turmeric actually helps in reducing insulin resistance.High levels of insulin in the blood prevents the utilization of fat an turns the body in a fat storage mode thus in the presence of insulin we can never burn fat.By making the cells sensitive to insulin turmeric helps in burning fat and prevents body fron storing excess fat.

5- Fights depression

Mood swings are very common in pcos.Thus anything that maintains healthy mood is extremely good for women having pcos.Turmeric is one of them.It is shown to fights depression and promotes a healthy mood thus good for pcos.

How to take it...

There are several ways to add turmeric in your diet.

1- You can add it in your smoothies just a teaspoon or two will be enough and the good thing is it does not have such a strong taste so you can easily enjoy the taste of your smoothie while having benefits of turmeric.

2- Another option is to add it in your meals.While cooking food just add a tablespoon of turmeric and there you go.

3- You can also have turmeric tea but remember curcumin present in turmeric is not so efficiently absorbed in body so you have to add a little bit black pepper to your turmeric tea.Black pepper increases the absorption of healthy nutrients in turmeric from the body.To make tea just take a cup of hot water and add about 1/4 -1/2 tsp turmeric along with a pinch of black pepper and have it.You can have it before sleep or in the morning.

4- You can also have it in form of Golden Milk.Its is called so because it has tons of benefits for body.It has healing properties,anti inflammatory,anti oxidant,improves mood,controls blood sugar levels,reduces insulin resistance.for makin this take a glass of warm milk(if you have severe pcos prefer almond milk)and add a bit turmeric,cinnamon,ginger in it.You can add stevia in it if you want and have it.It also promotes healthy sleep if you have it before bed.

Conclusion

And thats it there are tons of other benefits of turmeric but these are mainly what we are looking for pcos.

So add this miracle spice in your diet and you will see improvement in pcos symptoms.