PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Moroccan Soup with Whole Wheat Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
15g
Protein
45g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of lentils, vegetable broth, onion, carrots, garlic, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, and whole wheat bread. Lentils have a low GI, which is beneficial for PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 diced onion
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and sauté until tender.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and parsley.
- Serve the soup with whole wheat bread on the side.
This Moroccan soup is not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Lentils are a great source of fiber and have a low GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Whole wheat bread adds to the fiber content and provides a satisfying crunch. This meal is a great way to feel empowered and in control of your PCOS through food.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).
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