The Sattvic Kitchen: Food as Medicine

For my sisters struggling with PCOS or PCOD, your diet can be a powerful tool. This 7-day meal plan is designed to balance hormones, boost fertility, reduce inflammation, and support a healthy weight. It is a guide to start your journey towards a healthier you.

Day 1 of my PCOS/PCOD diet plan focuses on balancing hormones. Start your day with lemon, ginger, and cinnamon warm water. Meals include sprouted moong and beetroot chilla, rajma chawal with salad, and a light quinoa moong khichdi for dinner.

Day 2 of the PCOS/PCOD plan is an anti-inflammatory boost. It includes jeera methi seeds water, vegetable upma, and a dinner of zucchini-carrot soup. These foods help reduce bloating and support your body's natural healing.

Day 3 of my PCOS/PCOD diet plan supports insulin sensitivity. Meals like sprouts vegetable poha, dosa with kala chana curry, and red rice with lauki moong dal help manage blood sugar levels naturally.

Day 4 of the PCOS/PCOD plan is for detox and gut healing. An amla-ginger shot, oats milk porridge, and ragi roti with methi-moong dal sabzi help cleanse your system and support a healthy gut microbiome.

Day 5 of my PCOS/PCOD diet plan is designed for energy and cycle support. Enjoy multigrain thalipeeth, jowar roti with bhindi sabzi, and paneer paratha to nourish your body and regulate your cycle.

Here is a minimal yet effective nighttime skincare routine using just raw milk. Raw milk acts as a natural cleanser to remove dirt, a toner to balance pH, and a brightener for a natural glow. It is a simple, all-in-one solution for all skin types.

For fasting days or when you crave something light, try these Vrat Tikkis. Made with boiled potatoes, kuttu flour, ginger, and peanuts, they are pan-fried in ghee until crisp. This is a simple, gluten-free, and nourishing recipe that you will love.

This Raksha Bandhan, here is a special treat you can make for your sister: Tender Coconut Payasam. It is made with cow milk, coconut milk, and naturally sweetened with dates paste. It is a dessert that says love and is as nourishing as it is delicious.