6 easy PCOS friendly food swaps

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Swap White Rice with Quinoa or Brown Rice

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Swap Refined Sugar with Jaggery or Honey

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Swap Regular Milk with Almond or Coconut Milk

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Swap White Bread with Whole Grain

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Swap Fried Snacks with Roasted Nuts

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Swap Sugary Drinks with Herbal Teas

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