Kale and Almond Brussels Sprout Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup stemmed chopped kale
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
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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