Spinach Ohitashi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dashi
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
- 1 bunch mature spinach, trimmed
- Kosher salt
- Bonito flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small bowl.
- Cook spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted and bright green, a matter of seconds. Drain and transfer to a large bowl of lightly salted ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid from greens. Pack into a cylinder shape. Cut in half crosswise or into bite-size lengths.
- To serve, divide greens among bowls and top with broth. Scatter bonito flakes over top.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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