Banana Smoothies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 cups crushed ice
Instructions
- Combine the bananas with the yogurt, orange juice, honey, wheat germ and crushed ice in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth and frothy. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or orange juice and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Wheat Germ, Honey.
Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quic...
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