Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 bag spinach
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Add garlic and cook 1 minute or until golden, stirring.
- Add spinach, with water clinging to leaves, in 2 to 3 batches; cook 2 minutes or until all spinach fits in saucepot. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or just until spinach wilts, stirring once. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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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