Spiced Pumpkin Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Amy Chaplin
This zesty combination makes a lively snack or tasty addition to salads and grain dishes any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 4 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 °.
- Place seeds in a bowl and fill with water; swish seeds around; strain. Rinse and drain.
- Toss seeds with lime or lemon juice, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp sea salt.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast in oven for 12 minutes. Stir and continue toasting for 10-12 minutes more, or until puffed and fragrant. Remove from oven; cool.
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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