HealthQuiz: PCOS & Weight Loss: What’s True & What’s Not? Quiz: PCOS & Weight Loss: What’s True & What’s Not? By Team TC46 August 13, 2021 0 FacebookWhatsApp PCOS & Weight Loss - Can You Guess The Right Way To Tailor Your Diet? Irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, excessive facial hair can all be symptoms of PCOS. But what’s with the mystery surrounding PCOS and weight loss? The PCOS diet mainly aims at the consumption of foods that prevent a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. Along with eating the right food, women with PCOS are also advised to exercise regularly in order to shed extra weight. The first step towards battling PCOS through a diet is to be able to differentiate between the best foods for PCOS and the foods to avoid with PCOS. Lack of knowledge and awareness combined with a casual attitude towards their own health leads to a delayed diagnosis of PCOS among women. It’s time to change that and make women take their well-being up as a priority. Take this quiz and check if you know all the vital things about PCOS. 1. How can you manage PCOS? A tailored workout plan The right diet A combination of both 2. How many women in India suffer from PCOS? 1 in 10 5 in 10 7 in 10 3. What should be included in the PCOS diet? Fresh fruits and vegetables Good fats and high protein foods (avocado, olive oil, lean meat, fish eggs) All of the above 4. Which nutritious seeds help control your hormones? Flax seeds Sesame seeds Both 5. What spices should be included in your diet to help manage PCOS? Cinnamon and ginger Garlic and turmeric All of the above 6. Women with PCOS should avoid what in their diet? Processed foods High fibre foods Lean proteins 7. Ultra-processed and ultra-refined plant foods like maida, refined sugar, white rice should be switched with what? Single hand-pounded local varieties of rice, jaggery Millets and dates All of the above 8. Which food items help you feel less bloated and more energized? Chicken Tomatoes None 9. How should you plan your meal for weight loss in PCOS? Eat 3 large meals Eat 4-6 small meals throughout the day Skip breakfast and only eat 2 large meals 10. What are the benefits of weight loss in PCOS? Improve insulin sensitivity Reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other PCOS complications Both Tagshealthy dietPCOS Stay in touchJoin us to stay connected with a community of power women just like you.Sign Up Advertisement Related Articles Sex 5 Everyday Things Women Use To Masturbate (& You Can Too) May 1, 2021 Entrepreneurship Vocal For Local: Creativity Inspired Successful Businesses Led By These Women Entrepreneurs September 30, 2020 Food World Food Safety Day: Top Desi Food Brands & The Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Food June 7, 2021 Latest Articles Expert Talk Expert Talk: How IUD Scores Over Other Birth Control Methods (& 4 Common Side Effects), By Dr Gomes July 5, 2022 Food 7 Yum Aam Recipes You Need To Binge On Before They’re Out Of Season July 5, 2022 Accessories Self-Starter: The Cai Store’s Aradhana & Dhanraj Minawala Shares Tips On Building A Brand Beyond Vegan Footwear July 4, 2022 More article Hair Care 11 Common Haircare Mistakes That Cause Hair Fall—Kya Aap Bhi Yeh Galtiyan Kar Rahe Hai? Team TC46 - July 5, 2022 Expert Talk Expert Talk: How IUD Scores Over Other Birth Control Methods (& 4 Common Side Effects), By Dr Gomes Team TC46 - July 5, 2022 Food 7 Yum Aam Recipes You Need To Binge On Before They’re Out Of Season Anam Kidwai - July 5, 2022 Accessories Self-Starter: The Cai Store’s Aradhana & Dhanraj Minawala Shares Tips On Building A Brand Beyond Vegan Footwear Team TC46 - July 4, 2022