Cucumber Lychee Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup fresh lychee nuts, peeled, pitted and halved
- 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves picked and reserved for garnish, stems finely chopped
- 2 red Thai chiles, pith and seeds removed and finely diced
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, seed with a spoon, quarter and dice 1/4-inch thick. In a bowl, mix the cucumber, halved lychees, cilantro stems, and chile. Add the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt and vinegar, and toss to combine. Before serving, garnish the salad with the cilantro leaves.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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