WELLNESS IN TINY PACKAGES

Packed with fibre, Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and various vitamins, seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. But did you know they are beneficial to women suffering from PCOS as well?

- Kayal Arivalan

In India, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has become a worrying factor; one in every 10 women is being diagnosed with this lifestyle disorder. An erratic lifestyle, lack of physical activity, stress and binge eating are all factors in PCOS. Experts reveal that it is not life-threatening, but, if not addressed at the right time, it could lead to various complications. “Nutrition might not seem like the solution, but research has proven that many women who follow a healthy and nutritious diet lose weight and overcome their symptoms faster than those who don’t,” says Prathima Koppolu, co-founder and CEO of Fitbee, Hyderabad. She suggests that seeds are a great way of balancing hormones for women who have PCOS or PCOD. “While (taking) hormones can be extremely complicated and have an im