Balance Your Hormones: Foods to Avoid If You Have PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and hormonal imbalance are often linked to insulin resistance & inflammation.

While healthy foods support hormone balance, avoiding certain trigger foods is equally important to manage symptoms like weight gain, acne, irregular periods & fatigue.

Refined Carbohydrates

White bread, pastries, biscuits, and refined flour products cause quick blood sugar spikes. These spikes worsen insulin resistance, a key driver of PCOS symptoms.

Sugary Foods and Sweets

Desserts, chocolates, sugary cereals, and packaged snacks increase inflammation and disrupt hormone balance. High sugar intake also leads to cravings and weight gain.

Fried and Fast Foods

Fried snacks and fast food are high in unhealthy fats that increase inflammation and negatively affect insulin sensitivity.

Sugary Beverages

Soft drinks, energy drinks, sweetened tea, coffee, and packaged fruit juices raise blood sugar rapidly and add empty calories.

Highly Processed Foods

Instant noodles, chips, and ready-to-eat meals contain preservatives and unhealthy fats that interfere with hormonal balance and gut health.

Limiting these foods can help improve insulin control, reduce inflammation & support hormone balance. Pair dietary changes with regular exercise, stress management & good sleep for better PCOS management.