Nutrition Tips

How are the two related?

 PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most common conditions affecting women all across the globe.

Here is a blog I have about PCOS management:

• PCOS/ PCOD weight loss diet for Indians.

The symptoms of PCOS can be various. The condition can primarily disrupt women’s menstrual cycle, cause acne, weight gain, excess facial hair growth, male pattern baldness and dark skin patches on areas such as armpits.

Although its exact causes are not fully known, experts believe that it stems from factors such as genes, insulin resistance, and higher levels of inflammation in the body.

So how is smoking related to PCOS?

Smoking increases something called AGE i.e. Advanced Glycation End products in the body. AGEs are basically compounds which when expose to heat, increase oxidation and inflammation in the body, both of which can cause symptoms of PCOS.

So if you do have PCOS and you smoke a lot as well, then your AGE levels are very high and it makes your symptoms only worse. 

This is not limited to cigarette smoking, but also to hooka, sheesha, passive smoking, and environmental fumes.

Here are the three things I do first thing in the morning...

My morning routine helps make my entire day productive and fruitful. These daily practices have helped me become much more organized and calm.

What are the impacts of having coffee first thing in the morning.

Do you reach out for a cup of coffee the first thing in the morning? Are you worried you will break your intermittent fast by having coffee? The short answer is YES!

Having anything but water will break your fast because it triggers your liver to produce enzymes to help you with digestion.

How much is too much?

Green leafy vegetables are really important to prevent oxidation, thus aging, and even hair fall.

But many green leafy vegetables should you include in your diet? What really is a green leafy vegetable? Does cucumber count? 

One thing you must never consume.

You must be wondering what foods you cannot eat during pregnancy. But more than the food, it is certain ingredients that cause more harm. So you must be wary of them!

How to get rid of stretch marks?

If you have saggy skin post your weight loss journey, chances are you lost weight pretty fast or on a very low- calorie diet.

When you lose weight following a calorie deficit diet, you are also not getting enough essential nutrients like collagen and biotin that keep your skin healthy. Read this article I wrote to know more

Can we actually increase our lifespan?

Prolonged periods of fasting puts your body in a state of starvation.