Delectable Green Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by /contributors/guy-turland
Tried a green smoothie in the past you had to force down for the good of your insides? Well, this one is sweet, delicious, easy to drink, and full of all the right stuff.
Ingredients
- 10 1/2 fluid ounces coconut water (300 milliliters)
- 1/2 pear
- 1/2 avocado
- 10 mint leaves
- 1/4 seedless cucumber
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves (1 1/2 ounces / 45 grams)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (1 ounce /30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon goji berries
- 1 teaspoon activated pepitas (available from health or natural food stores)
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen (available from health or natural food stores)
Instructions
- Put the coconut water, pear, avocado, mint, cucumber, spinach leaves, and protein powder in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve in glasses, sprinkled with the goji berries, pepitas, and bee pollen.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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