Insalata Caprese with Avocado - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Gina'sEast
I've had so many requests for this recipe that I finally decided to share it with everyone on Allrecipes.com. I never realized how many people truly enjoyed the small change-up on this popular salad.
Ingredients
- 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 large tomatoes, cubed
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch fine sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine avocados and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss to coat. Add tomato, mozzarella, and basil; toss again. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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