Avocados with Lemony Crab Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 firm, ripe Hass avocados
- 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
- 5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb. lump crab meat
- 1/2 c. diced radishes
- 1/4 c. light mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. shredded fresh basil
Instructions
- Cut 4 of the avocados in half. Chop remaining avocado in 1/2-inch dice. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice over halved and diced avocados.
- In a bowl, combine diced avocado, lemon zest, the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, crab meat, radishes, mayonnaise, and basil, tossing lightly. Spoon mixture into the cut halves of avocado. Serve with grilled or tasted pita bread.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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