Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie

This Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Sub spinach for kale if you like.

Ingredients

1/2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Tuscan kale
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/4 cup coarsely chopped coconut meat
1 cup coconut water or iced green tea
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
matcha (green tea powder)
1 tablespoon light agave nectar
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée avocado, kale, pineapple, coconut meat, coconut water, lemon juice, matcha, agave, salt, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender until smooth.

Why this Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon, Green Tea, Agave.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie good for PCOS?

Yes, this Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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