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5 Natural Foods For Treating PCOS

PCOS is a disease among women which is associated with a hormonal imbalance in the body. Hormones are important for regulating several processes in the body like development and growth and energy production in the body. In a lot of cases, there is an imbalance in the hormones in women and this can lead to irregular periods, excessive weight gain and others. But thankfully, there are many natural foods which can help you treat PCOS and the 5 best of these foods have been mentioned below.

1. Sunflower Seeds
These seeds are packed in with many nutrients and minerals which can help prevent PCOS. These include selenium, B Vitamins, and tryptophan. While on one hand, B Vitamins prevent the hormones from getting out of order, selenium and tryptophan bring relief in depression and mood swings. Thus those suffering from PCOS must eat 2 tablespoons of these natural foods of seed every day.

2. Cabbage
Cabbage is one of the natural foods for easing PCOS in women. This vegetable has a lot of inositols which helps in the absorption of insulin and keeps the blood sugar levels in check. This vegetable also helps to reduce levels of male hormones in the body and curbs other hormone imbalance symptoms. It also regulates menstrual symptoms.

3. Fish Oil
Fish oil is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids which too are amazingly effective against PCOS. This oil has fatty acids which act as powerful antioxidants and boost the immunity system. Fish oil helps to maintain hormonal balance due to the presence of zinc and magnesium. Both these minerals also help in regulating the periods and also provide relief during menstruation. To avail maximum benefits, one must have one teaspoon of this oil every day.

4. Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds especially the black ones are also considered useful for providing relief from PCOS. These seeds help to decrease the production of testosterone and also help in the absorption of insulin. They make the menstrual cycles easy and smooth and those suffering from PCOS can boil one teaspoon of black sesame seeds in a glass of water till the water is reduced to half to have them. Strain this mixture and add some organic jaggery to it.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is also a great natural food to find relief from PCOS. To have this, you can mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink it on an empty stomach twice every day. This helps to dissolve the cyst in the ovaries and regulate the menstrual period. One must use only the organic form of apple cider vinegar.
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