Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp omega butter spread
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Steam asparagus over salted water until crisp tender.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry fry pan over medium-high heat until lightly golden. Set aside.
- Melt buttery spread (like Smart Balance) in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in honey and lemon juice.
- Toss cooked asparagus with the honey lemon butter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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 Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus contribute to your health goals:
- Asparagus: Supports gut health and provides anti-inflammatory nutrients
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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. 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 Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus 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: Sesame Seeds, Lemon, Honey, Asparagus.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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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