Salted and Spiced Melon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by Alison Roman
The musky-sweet flavor of melon also takes well to red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mixed melons (such as cantaloupe, Charentais, or honeydew), cut into 1" wedges
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoons smoked sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon crushed pink peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon sumac
Instructions
- Arrange melons on a platter and squeeze lemon over. Place salts and spices in separate small bowls or ramekins and serve with melons for sprinkling over.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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