PCOS Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Lebanese Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
15g
Protein
50g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of brown rice, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of brown rice (195g)
- 2 cups of water (473ml)
- 1 cucumber (301g)
- 2 tomatoes (246g)
- 1 red onion (150g)
- 1 bunch of parsley (60g)
- 1 lemon (58g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the rice to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables.
- Squeeze the lemon over the vegetables, add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it cool, then add it to the salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
This PCOS-friendly Lebanese salad with brown rice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI food, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, and the olive oil is a good source of healthy fats. This meal is quick and easy to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Lemon.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. 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 ot...
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