Secret Ingredient Smoothies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Whip up a trio of healthy fruit smoothies with quick and easy recipes for Mixed Berry Smoothies, Green Machine Smoothies and Mango-Peach Smoothies.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 handful of ice cubes (See Kelly's Notes)
- 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar
Instructions
- For each recipe, add all of the ingredients to the blender in the order in which they are listed. Blend until smooth and pourable. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or agave nectar as desired.
- Kelly's Notes: Start with a medium size handful of ice cubes and add more to adjust the consistency of your smoothie. Adding more ice will both thicken and chill your smoothie.
- These recipes are merely guidelines for proportions, so feel free to customize your smoothies with your favorite fruits and veggies.
- I prefer to use water as the liquid in my smoothies because it thins the mixture without adding the loads of extra sugar found in most fruit juices.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Agave.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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