Sesame Spinach (Shingumchi Namul) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound spinach, large stems removed
- 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Salt
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Steam half the spinach for 1 minute; chill in ice water. Repeat with the remaining spinach. Drain and squeeze dry.
- In a bowl, toss the spinach with the sesame oil, soy sauce and Sesame Salt. Top with the sesame seeds and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Spinach.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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...
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