Arugula and Artichoke Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 baby artichokes
- 3 cups arugula
- 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, remove the outer leaves of the artichokes and trim down to the chokes. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the woody outermost layer of the stems. Cut off the top 1/2 inch of the artichokes. Slice lengthwise 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Top with the artichoke slices and shaved Parmesan. Squeeze on the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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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