The problem of PCOD and PCOS is being seen a lot in women these days. PCOD means Polycystic Ovary Disease, due to which both periods and fertility of women are affected. In PCOD, small cysts or lumps form in the ovaries of women. Due to this, hormonal imbalance starts increasing in women. Sugar cravings, weight gain, feeling weak and tired, facial hair growth, etc. are the symptoms of PCOD. It is advisable to take a healthy diet in PCOD.
Many healthy drinks can help in reducing the symptoms of PCOD. Coconut water is very beneficial in this. But to reduce certain symptoms of PCOD, you have to mix a special thing in coconut water and drink it as suggested by experts. Dietitian Manpreet is giving information about this. Manpreet has done a Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. She is a hormone and gut health coach.
Feeling weakness in PCOD
In PCOD, women often complain of feeling weak and tired . In this health condition, women feel more weak than normal and that is why they get tired quickly. Especially, towards evening, weakness and sugar cravings start being felt. Often women ignore it considering it normal. But let us tell you that this is not normal. If you are feeling sugar cravings and fatigue along with PCOD, then make some special changes in your diet.
How to drink coconut water in PCOD
To reduce fatigue, weakness and sugar cravings in PCOD drinks rich in vitamin C and electrolytes should be included in the diet. Both these micronutrients are beneficial in relieving fatigue. For this, you have to drink coconut water. Coconut water is a good source of electrolytes. Drink 1 glass of water daily. Squeeze half a lemon in it and add a pinch of rock salt or black salt. It also contains more electrolytes. If we talk about lemon, it is rich in Vitamin C. You have to drink it in the evening between 3-4 pm. This will give rest to your adrenal glands and reduce fatigue.
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