Feta and Spinach Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese
- 4 oz fat free sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsps chopped chives, minced
- 2/3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place spinach in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and then cook for 1 minute - drain well.
- Place spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chives, lemon juice and pepper in a blender; puree.
- Taste dip and add salt if desired.
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives.
- Note: based on recipe from Weight Watchers.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Feta and Spinach Dip contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Feta and Spinach Dip can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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