Parsley and Walnut Pesto Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 2 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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