Cucumber Yogurt Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 European cucumber—peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup whole-milk yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Dill sprigs
- Cucumber spears, for serving
Instructions
- Coarsely grate the peeled cucumber halves onto a clean kitchen towel. Pat the cucumber in the towel to remove the juices. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt and garlic, then add the oil and lemon juice. Season with salt. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Garnish with dill sprigs and serve with cucumber spears
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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