Fennel and Olive Salad---Insalata di Finocchio Ed Olive - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bulb fennel, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 12 Gaeta olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large, non-reactive bowl, combine the fennel, olives and parsley. Toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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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