APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Nutrition for PCOS A very common health problem, which affects 6–8% of women of reproductive age. It is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. PCOS manifests as Irregular periods, which leads to infertility and development of cysts on the ovaries. Increased androgen  (male hormone) production, which causes irregular periods, acne, thinning scalp hair, and excess hair growth on the face and body, weight gain, mood swings. Increased insulin resistance; the body can’t use insulin effectively, increasing risk for type 2 diabetes,obesity,and cardiovascular disease. ( https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.111.020693 )   Why is Nutrition important? PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances, not only the reproductive hormones but also hormones that regulate blood sugar, fat storage, and appetite. An effective way to control symptoms associated with PCOS is balancing the hormone levels by consuming nutritious ,high fiber foods. ( https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html...

  Healthy Snacking for Young Women with Obesity   Sedentary lifestyles, hectic work schedules and poor eating habits contributing to the rising prevalence of Obesity. Women are approximately 60% more prone to obesity. In India, between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of obesity among adult women (aged ≥20 years) has risen from 12.6% to 20.7%. (https://www.dhsprogram.com/what-we-do/survey/survey-display-355.cfm) The concept of weight gain is simple: energy intake exceeds energy expenditure which leads to accumulation of excess amounts of fat in the body causing immense weight gain. Obesity in women in most cases manifests as abdominal obesity (excessive fat build-up around the stomach), which makes them more susceptible to back pains, knee osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and  cardiovascular disease. Obesity indirectly is the cause of millions of deaths each year. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2011.01.100076) Obesity can also impact menstrua...