The hidden reason could be insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone that helps your body use sugar for energy. In many women with PCOD, the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin, so it produces more of it. This excess insulin increases male hormones (androgens), leading to symptoms like irregular periods, acne, weight gain, and hair fall.
The good news? You can improve this naturally with simple diet changes.
Start by choosing low-glycemic foods. Replace maida and white rice with whole wheat, brown rice, or millets like bajra and jowar. These help keep your blood sugar stable.
Include protein in every meal—dal, chana, eggs, or curd. This reduces cravings and keeps you full longer.
Add more fiber-rich vegetables like lauki, tori, spinach, and cabbage. They are affordable and improve insulin sensitivity.
For snacks, skip biscuits and namkeen. Instead, go for roasted chana, peanuts, or seasonal fruits .
Use healthy fats like homemade ghee or mustard oil in small amounts—they support hormonal balance. Also, try to reduce sugar, packaged foods, and frequent chai with sugar, and avoid long gaps between meals.
Managing PCOD doesn’t require expensive diets—just consistent, simple home-cooked food choices can bring real change.