Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime, and Chia Seed Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 3/4 cup frozen blackberries and/or blueberries
- 1/4 cup grated beet (from about 1 small)
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée almond milk, blackberries, beet, mint, lime juice, chia seeds, honey, salt, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender until smooth.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Chia Seeds.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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