Candy-Stripe Beet and Carrot Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 5 2"-diameter candy-stripe (Chioggia) beets, peeled, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, peeled, julienned
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt, orange zest and juice, lemon juice, and dill in a medium bowl. Add beets and carrot and toss to combine. Season to taste 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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