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Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie

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This Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Claire Saffitz A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée orange, carrot, mango, coconut water, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender until smooth.

Why this Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Hemp Seeds.

Hemp seeds are high in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid that is believed to naturally balance hormones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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