| It is estimated that roughly 10% of women are | | | | cereals and get rid of those that are high in sugar. |
| affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. | | | | You'd be surprised to see that you don't need a |
| This is a condition known for cysts that often appear | | | | sugar high to get you going in the morning. |
| on the ovaries. However, there may be other causes | | | | What's more, adopting a diet like this should have |
| of ovarian cysts, so relying on other symptoms of | | | | other health benefits as well. As obesity is a possible |
| PCOS such as infertility, high levels of androgens (and | | | | symptom of PCOS, adopting a healthy diet and |
| related symptoms), obesity and others may be | | | | exercising regularly may help to treat this symptom. |
| important in making a diagnosis. As this is a fairly | | | | Furthermore, women suffering from PCOS may have |
| common condition and can lead to infertility, a | | | | cholesterol problems, so eating a diet that leans more |
| symptom or condition for which many women seek | | | | towards lean chicken, turkey or fish rather than red |
| relief, information regarding treatment for PCOS is in | | | | meat may be beneficial in lowering cholesterol. |
| high demand for many women. | | | | Vitamin supplements may also be helpful. Vitamins A, |
| For those who would like to treat the condition | | | | E and C may be encouraged because they have |
| naturally, they may be recommended to cut out | | | | antioxidant qualities that may be helpful. Zinc and |
| processed foods and those that add sugar. Whole | | | | calcium are minerals that may be recommended as |
| grains, fruits and vegetables may be encouraged. | | | | well. Before taking any vitamins or supplements, |
| Many also recommend lean meats to help hormone | | | | however, it is important to check with your doctor |
| levels. | | | | to make sure that it is safe to do so. |
| Try substituting packaged snacks with fruits like | | | | Getting back to exercising for a moment, many |
| apples or grapes and strawberries. Bananas are also | | | | indicate that doing so regularly may be a key in |
| quick and easy snacks. Put the frozen dinner away in | | | | relieving many of the symptoms associated with |
| favor of a fresh and easy meal with lean chicken or | | | | PCOS. It may help you lose weight, which may |
| turkey. Look on the internet or in cookbooks for | | | | improve your chances of becoming pregnant. |
| recipes for quick and easy meals if time is a | | | | Lowering testosterone and insulin levels may also be |
| constraining factor. Switch to whole grain bread and | | | | a benefit. |